It's starting to become obvious to me that Cessna put a lot of money, research, and testing in the C-162 Skycatcher, and the result is a pricey (twice the cost of this X-AirLS thing) but quality product. I've sat in several 162s, and it's no piece of junk -- like this thing looks to be.
The C-162 is partially manufactured in China, and final assembly is in the USA. THis X-Air thing looks to be India-built. Apparently, you get what you pay for.
I'll take the Cessna any day.
It's interesting isn't it? Just how quickly people are willing to make snap judgments on other people's opinions. Look at how many folks out there bad mouth the 150 and 152. They would not be caught dead owning or flying one of these underpowered, undersized............ The lowest they would ever consider come down on the pecking pole would possibly be a 172. When many of these folks have never even flown in a 150 or 152.
I don't know much about the X-Air. Other then it does have a very attractive price. And according to the specifications will out perform a 150 or 152. I am willing to reserve any further judgment until I actually get to at least see one myself.
Bill
Grants Pass, Oregon
