Search results

  1. MattyG

    I'm not rich - how do I get regular access to a plane?

    Thank you for all the great replies! Sounds like ownership may be a little out of my range at the moment. Especially after I've spent some $20K on my PPL and instrument rating. I will talk to my instructor and the folks at the airport to find out about potential partnerships. There are a...
  2. MattyG

    I'm not rich - how do I get regular access to a plane?

    Thanks for all the great advice! As far as owning a plane, I've noticed prices vary greatly - I've seen Cessnas for as cheap as $10K to as expensive as $388K (the 2014 model). Is a $15K - $20K Cessna actually worth buying? What are maintenance/insurance/hangar costs like annually?
  3. MattyG

    I'm not rich - how do I get regular access to a plane?

    Hi Everyone, I just went on my "Discovery Flight" with Clear Air Aviation, LLC today which served as my first flight lesson and I am officially HOOKED. Wow - this is definitely my new hobby and I am committed to getting my PPL. My instructor Steve was fantastic. My question though is...
  4. MattyG

    Difficulty breaking in

    Wow, thank you Peggy!! I actually heard back from Clear Air Aviation, LLC today and their going to have one of their instructors call me back to setup my Discovery Flight. The guy that called was super nice, answered all of my questions, and I also have my medical clearance exam scheduled...
  5. MattyG

    Difficulty breaking in

    Wow, thank you all for the replies. You guys are awesome!! This forum has been incredibly informative and I appreciate all of you sharing your knowledge and experience. I've reached out to Clear Air Aviation, LLC in Buffalo - their website seems to indicate that they are interested in taking...
  6. MattyG

    Difficulty breaking in

    That is what I'm hoping. I just realized I posted this in the wrong section - mods pleas feel free to move this to Flight Following or Pilot Training.
  7. MattyG

    Difficulty breaking in

    Hi Everyone, So I've been lurking on this forum for awhile and am definitely interested in getting my PPL. I live in Buffalo, NY and have called and emailed Prior Aviation, a local flight school, and have received no reply. I also emailed the Western New York Flying Club and was asked who...
Back
Top