[AdrianB1]

As someone with a similar background, I find the cost argument idealistic: I can fly a 172 for 100 EURO/hour ($110) any time, while a smaller plane (Cessna 152 or an LSA) are about the same price, even if the LSA fuel consumption is half or less. I am looking at options to fly cheaper for a decade, there is very little elasticity in the price per hour versus fuel price, especially in Europe; the market is not competitive enough, the offer is small, the demand is small, the prices are staying high no matter what. Electric trainers should be a dream - cheap and safe; but they are not :(