Hello,
I'm going into meet/interview a couple aircraft brokers for a first purchase, or at least to do some additional research. What are some questions I need to ask to help find a good/honest team?
Thanks
I've only found a couple so far but I like that idea, I'm a morning person and flying for food sounds like a great first plan. I'm just laughing in my head about a bunch of crumpled up old W&B calcs as I gain weight...
I appreciate all the replies.
Yea, a nice little Google doc would be good, kind of similar to http://ben.com/flying/costown.html although it doesn't include the initial taxes or yearly costs with registration/etc that I'm still a bit fuzzy on.
What terms or documents should I be searching for when researching any/all one time and recurring taxes? I've found information on (MN) sales tax for the initial but I don't really know about other fees, what is paid yearly and so on.
Honestly, I feel dumb asking something so basic as... I'm a pilot, now what!?!
I think I could get into camping and smaller overnight trips, I just don't know how to take advantage of the airports/services beyond fuel and grabbing a cup of coffee. Feels like I missed that day in training. :)
I came across "101 Things To Do With Your Private Pilot's License". Could you share any of your favorite similar books or articles that may be a good resource with a new pilot in mind?
Thanks for the replies so far.
Just to switch gears a bit, what would the savings be for sticking with a 152 (or similar)? (ignoring initial cost to purchase + sales tax)
An annual should be cheaper, insurance is cheaper, fuel burn is less. (Anything else?) It doesn't fit the bill...
I liked an Archer II (1978?) aside from the single door and lack of shade, I only did some basic maneuvers on a perfect day though so it's hard to compare one to the other.
Good advice so far, thank you.
I'm tall, trained in a C172 then moved to a 1978 C152. The aircraft will be for 1-3 people and a couple bags 90% of the time.
I'd like a 4 place simply for the room and feeling more comfortable on max weight without having to fly with partial fuel to make...
I should have added, just using some online calculators, it seems like I'd be in the 7-9000/yr range. The only costs I really know with some certainty would be fuel $5.75, hangar 1800, insurance 1100.
Hello,
I'm in the early stages of figuring out whether I can (or should) purchase an aircraft. I'm a new pilot, just a dozen hours past my PPL certificate.
My area doesn't have any flying clubs within 1hr drive and the rentals basically aren't available except in summer. (Heavily booked...