N941WR
Legacy Member
LOL.
I'd prefer a Cub-like Van's a/c, but I'd be happy with ANY high wing STOL Van's a/c that I could fly in the hot summer with the windows open in the shade.
;^)
I get you! Van's quality is something to behold!
After I sold my '41 Tcraft I found out you could fly it without the doors on. Had I known that, I would probably still be flying it!
There seems to be a lot of growth in the bush plane market. I liken it to people who buy Jeeps, not because they go offroading but because they can go offroading.
Jay and I were talking about something that can use any four cylinder engine, same as the -7 (150 to 210 hp) with a back seat, if you want. Somewhat down market from the -10 but would allow you to take some friend to dinner or you and a buddy and ALL the camping gear you can stuff in it.
The option of building it with a nose or tailwheel would really increase the market size as you would get all the 172 pilots out there who insist on a highwing AND you would get the wilderness pilots (Alaska and Canada) who need station wagon but either can't afford a 180 or can't find one that isn't trashed.
If Van's came out with that, I would order the tail kit today!
Just my $.02.