Having just purchaced a sportcruizer, and knowing about the past representation in the USA. I still feel it is the best representation of a S-LSA. Being a aircraft that has been in production since 2006, a brief partnership with piper and a a decent amount trainers being used here in the USA with many having 5-7 thousand hours of flight time on them i believe it has a solid place in the LSA class. Having the issues of parts and customer service is truly a concern to all of us. I know Martin has chimed in on being a contact if need be. Now, as the 2023 cost of new Sportcruizer is $280,000 , and Mosaic possibly coming in the near future, I would have even more concerns as more aircraft in that price range with more speed, options will sure outpace the Sportcruizer. However the history of this plane, and the new options that could be implemented to this aircraft by Czech Sport could insure its future, more importantly PARTS ! For any company . Parts can be a highly profitable part of a company growth, A list of the most common parts requested along with the most special and possibly the ones that would ground a aircraft for no stock should be available really at all times ( example landing gear/ nosewheel assy etc) And really these parts being need to insure the fleet can remain in the air are crucial for us and profitable to them, Lets say you need a nose wheel assembly , and the cost is $$$$ and it is in stock, The company can set a very high cost to these and profit can be 100 percent or more to them. If i need it , and any of us do even at a higher cost than we feel justified, at least we do have the option to get parts . I have been in automotive for some time, Rare parts and reproductions for select items can be very expensive, But, knowing we can get them is a comfort, not to the wallet! But not having them or support is worse than the expensive costs. A suggestion to the company is to get a entry level aircraft with minimal avionics , like they attempted at one time for trainers say in the $199,000 price point. and build up from there ! Especially with Mosaic coming ! Get a list of the most requested parts and most liklely to need replacement on the shelf. Charge for them, but have them available ! If this does not happen and the company fails and support is not going to happen , We need a list of vendors and contact going forward so we can reach out to have a select run of parts done and maybe a group by or someone willing to front costs and then they can reap the benefits profit on the items for themselves . I look forward to reaching out to all of you here for any needs i may encounter. Just thought i would share my concerns and thoughts on the company and the parts situation .
