Back in another era when flying was expensive and only the very wealthy could afford Wacos, Stinsons and Travel Airs, a new class of low-cost, low-power airplanes lowered the financial bar for aircraft ownership. With newly developed engines in the 50 hp range, lightweight Cubs, Taylorcrafts and Aeroncas brought flying within range of a whole new market. In the 21st century, the light sport aircraft class seemed geared to repeat that development, but most commercially available LSAs disappointed potential buyers with their six-figure price tags.