First of all, no where in my post did I say that only the rich select few should be able to fly turbines, that is stupid.

Secondly, no one said they are any harder to set up and run than todays glow engines.

What I was trying to say (and apparently some individuals lack the insight to see it) was that regardless of whether they come down in price or not, NOT EVERY SINGLE FLYER IN THE WORLD IS CAPABLE OF OPERATING A TURBINE POWERED AIRCRAFT whether you want to believe it or not. And yes, I do know guys who would run right out and buy a turbine for their second plane if they could afford it. These are the people I am refering to when I say that I dont feel everyone should be able to own one. ANd you cant sit there and honestly tell me that you dont know a pilot or two that would do the same thing. Just because you can afford to buy a turbine, whether cheap or expensive, in NO WAY coorelates to the fact that you have the experience to operate it in safe controlled flight.

I was in no way saying that only the richy rich types should be able to fly turbines (believe me, I have saved for three years just to buy my first engine for mine). I am just saying that regardless of what you may think, there are some pilots out there who, given the opportunity, would purchase a turbine powered aircraft way too soon for their skill level, and I think the higher prices keep some of these guys from hurting themselves, someone else, or maybe even the image of this part of the hobby. If you think that is having an "elitist" attitude, well, too bad.