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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Lakenut" data-source="post: 4003893" data-attributes="member: 30258">Local flight schools usually offer introductory first flights for around $100. Go get your feet wet and ask the experts.Generally single engine g/a aircraft (c-172, cherokees, ect) will burn 7-10 gal per hour. 100LL is going for $6.50 a gal. Avgas pricing is no different than the 7-11 down the street-the price follows the cost of oil. Flying isn’t a hobby where you can fly then not touch the controls for months and expect to keep sharp skills. You will need to fly X number of hours each month to stay proficient and safe.The $65/hr fuel bill is only where the fun starts.  Insurance, storage, maintenance, annual inspections all have to be figured into the cost per hour. So do engine overhaul costs.Not to discourage you…. General aviation is a blast! However, we don’t know your income and life situation. Go do an introductory flight. Seriously. The instructor will love to talk to you and answer your question and you get your feet wet.Keep us posted!</blockquote>