As most are aware here we decided to sell our 150 and replace it with an Experimental Light Sport Aircraft. Primary reasons were to get out from under the FAA's hypocritical regulations for doing maintenance and modifications. And to do away with the medical. The criteria was to find an airplane comfortable for two people. Under $30,000. And a baggage area large enough to carry a 27 x 20 x 19 (inches) kennel for Cheyenne.

What did we find? That we entered this venture with a very naive attitude. Though many, (Most?), of the two place LSA's had more passenger room then our 150. Many, (most?), will out perform the Cessna 150 in many categories. They will take off faster. Climb faster and land shorter. Most were a bit slower then the 150, but not by much. Many, (most?), were more fuel efficient. Many, (most?), had better visibility. Many, (most?), had a larger useful load. Some exceeding 700 pounds. But now the major obstacle. Even though these planes have a higher useful load, we cannot find a single E-LSA in our price range with a baggage compartment large enough to carry Cheyenne. And only a couple beyond our price range that actually have the room. All that useful load but little to no baggage area. It don't figure.

We are still looking, but presently it's been impossible to find a suitable LSA replacement for what we already have.

Bill
Grants Pass, Oregon