Another positive - unlike most other LSA's this one has a sizable baggage compartment, one you can actually put a fair amount of stuff into!
For years I've wanted a plane that did everything the Cessna 150 does, just faster. Simple, easy to fly, two seats, roomy baggage compartment, reasonably good short-field capability, inexpensive to own and maintain, and fun to fly... but with a faster honest cruise speed of 120+mph.
I find that many experimentals do so, but almost all fall flat when it comes to the baggage compartment. It's either too small, or too convoluted, or too inaccessible (or all three). And the planes with big enough baggage compartments are usually 4 seaters with all of the attendant weight, bulk, and expense.
This Cessna LSA seems to be what I've been looking for. Granted, the "inexpensive" part is relative, but compared to building an airplane or any of the other LSAs (once loaded with all the required 'options') the price is right in line. Also, I couldn't afford a brand-new Cessna 150 in today's dollars, so I'll look forward to buying a used 162 once the flight schools trade up.
Seems like the Sportsman (GlassStar) would make you happier than the Cessna LSA...unless it's the LSA qualification you find attractive. I don't think the initial investment would be that different and the Sportsman has quite a bit more to offer in every way. You might find a nice used one if you don't want to build. Just a thought.
