I think the gas prices do have something to do with the prices. I know I have thought about getting out. Now that car gas is at $3 we won't see the $2 range again. I have never seen the prices go down they will just keep going up. Many have talked about the $7 range for av gas in the near future. I hope not but you never know.
I think the 150 prices will stabalize due to the fact that they will be economical compared to the bigger engine planes. I think the other airplanes will become hard to sell also. All around it's going to hit the pocketbook hard.
I know the new pilot starts are down but I think AOPA also needs to take a look at keeping the current pilots flying by keeping costs down. Even LSA airplanes cost $85-95k, so the average guy can not afford to buy one. So the only thing guys might be able to get into for LSA flying is J-3 cubs, champs, ercoupes and that type aircraft. Which will make the price of these aircraft rise even more. Has anyone seen the price of a cub now a days. Over $32k for starters.
