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Certainly sounds like a great intro cost to aircraft ownership. Like many have stated, the intro cost is just the beginning. I am certainly OK with paying more up front to get a great example of an airplane. The purchase price hurts once and maybe one day you will get part of that back. What...

Jssmith, Thanks for the responses. I haven't seen as many senex's with jab 2200 as I have with aerovee or jab 3300 so that's a good option to look out for. From the experimental world, I think its a great low cost option. Certainly not a RV-6 but its half the price as well (arguably less...

hey frfly172, I fly out of Milton (2r4) but hangars there are a 2 year wait. I may have an opportunity close by that airport that’s a grass strip(VERY well maintained) if a spot opens up. besides the price being inflated, a 150 does make a lot of sense. Thanks for the input! I’ve never been...

This is a great point. Most people will rebuy a c150/152 or cherokee140. I get some of you are referring to renting Vs buying but when you are aiming to fly 200+ hours a year, good luck with your scheduling from your local FBO. my current Cherokee 140 I rent is from an individual and not an...

Thanks for the response! Yes we are still responsible for them and we even fly them chalk to chalk! the Cherokee is a solid plane and super simple to fly and land as others mentioned. The current plane I rent is $135/wet which is the best I can find around here. That being said my goal is fly...

I’m deff not opposed to the rotax 912 or any low HP planes. They do have a specific RPM range your suppose to stay in but still fuel efficient! I should mention my Walmart down here carries 93 non ethanol(mostly for boats but I’ll happily carry it to the airport)

Thanks for the reply! so I do have my commercial/instrument as stated but just a low time pilot. I’m currently active duty (mq-9 guy I know know not a “real” pilot) and I have 10 years left of military service. I’m trying to build time for future employment for a post military career. I do...

I do love RV, but they don’t really like to fly slow. Yes you can throttle back but still not going to be burning what a Taylorcraft bc-12d or chief would. I get it, two completely different airplanes but at 160-170nm normal trip, an RV is there in an hour. Pretty ironic for a pilot to say “man...

Funny you mention this, just discovered the Merlin GT on barnstorm last with a 912. Advertised at 3.5gph it deff meets at least part of the criteria! Thanks

Thanks for the response. I do remember these from a while back. Something about needing the wing mod as early versions has spar issues or wing separation? I am a fan on the jab 3300 though if that was my route id be tempted to go with the Sonex. Not sure if that the cheapest option or not but I...

Deyoung, thanks for your response, I will add that info in the beginning. I'm 6'2 205 lbs.

All, First off, thanks for taking the time to even read this and give your inputs. This is my first post here but have been a long time researcher. I am looking for a 2 seater side by side airplane to build time. I am aiming for lowest overall cost when everything is looked at (insurance...