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I appreciate the replies.

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.

I'm in southern MN.

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?

Good to know. When you mention a Cherokee, are you referring to like a 150/160? I need to do my research on that line and the variations.

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...

Yea, mogas won't be an option for me unless it really takes off. (Yea, lame pun) :)

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...

That is amazing, thank you for sharing!