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Thanks for the advice. I plan on doing all the above!

haha! Thanks denverpilot.

Great experience with Van Bortel. Their planes are definitely pricey, but as a first time buyer I was okay paying a premium with the assurance I was getting a good airplane with no surprises.

You are correct. Approximately 2.5x budget. It has air conditioning though haha!

Insurance wasn’t an issue. I had less than 150 hours and no instrument rating. I was able to get $1,000,000 smooth coverage for $2,800 per year. 8 hours of dual instruction was required prior to solo.

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Thanks for the advice everyone! I ended up getting a Cessna 182S. I’ve had it for several months and am very happy with my decision. Needless to say, the budget ended up stretching quite a bit...

That's what I figured.

Hey folks, I have not yet started my instrument training, but I wanted to get a jump start by reading through my Jeppeson Instrument/Commercial book. It is the 2006 version. Do I need to go ahead and buy an updated textbook, or has nothing really changed that much since 2006? Thanks for your...

I’m a cautious pilot and I want to be careful not to get too much plane and end up killing myself. It’s comforting to know that you went straight to a fast, complex aircraft without having to have something in between to bridge the gap. Gives me hope that maybe going straight to a Bonanza (with...

I appreciate your detailed response! Thanks for the advice.

Isn't the complex time no longer a requirement for the commercial?

Just out of curiosity, what is special about the Arrow or Cardinal RG as it relates to the commercial? I thought the requirement for retractable time for the commercial was recently removed...

Thanks! I haven't looked into a Mooney or an Arrow yet. I will do some research.

I like everything about the 172 except I feel like value per $ isn't that great. But I guess as long as it's still in high demand when I sell it, then it shouldn't matter that much.

Thanks for the advice. I've considered the idea of going ahead and buying the Bonanza now. Just couldn't decide if I could justify the higher operating costs during this period where I'm mainly trying to gain experience.

Hello folks, I am a private pilot with 100 hours looking to start my instrument training. While I know plenty of instructors, there are no good aircraft to rent in the area. Because of this, I am looking to purchase an airplane. I want this airplane to be a good platform for me to get my...