Matt Whiting wrote in message ...
...................... Unfortunately,
if one can fly a sleek looking plane that performs as well as the ugly
one, most folks will pick the nice looking one.



Such as what?

Lancair, Glasair, Pulsar, RV, etc., depending on your mission.

Matt

I think you should have a price/performance/fueleconomy comparison. Besides,
I did not see the Europa as ugly at all.