Ah, no only messing, I came home from Flying for Fun 06 with a big bag of literature instead.
The airplane that I was excited about before I went over turned out to be a little disappointing. It looked great, was really comfortable and had an extraordinary, low price tag - the downside is it just didn't feel as substantial as other kit-built aircraft. Yes, you do pay a good deal more for the more substantial machines but if I'm going to get into debt for a aeroplane, I want it to be able to take some wear and tear.
I did find a contender for my affections/wallet and I got to fly it too (I'm talking about the airplane!!). It wasn't love at first sight but it is definitely a grower; particularly once I'd flown it and realised how easy it is to land.
Mind you, when I saw the retractable version of the same plane I was truly smitten. Pity that one, it's not available as a kit yet and, two, it will probably be 10 grand more. Sigh.
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