Reply to Thread

This site may earn a commission from merchant affiliate links, including eBay, Amazon, and others.

Message: <blockquote data-quote="Speedrat" data-source="post: 4008031" data-attributes="member: 78">Private pilot here as well. I have owned 5 different planes including a Skybolt biplane, Citabria, a couple old Cessna 120 and 140s and started in a Cherokee 140.I spent less on each plane than guys spend on a bass boat or a Harley. I'm a blue collar guy who made it work and it was a hobby. I did all my own maintenance as allowed as the owner which includes a lot- oil changes, tires, brakes, etc. Annuals are a breeze if you tear it down and have the inspection done by an IA. Most of the cost of annuals if the tear down and put back together so they can access vital points to inspect.Buy a plane if you can but one you can learn to fly in first then sell and/or trade in to what you really want.I have done a straight plane trade before, just like cars it's just another market.I know we have a few pilot members here and I've even flown to do a gun deal. I've also flown someone from OSA when a family member of theirs had an emergency and he needed to get there asap.Lots of enjoyment and freedom from flying and owning your own plane. Do it now, you'll never regret it!</blockquote>