Post-PPL options
Hello all
I'm planning a PPL (probably an intensive course in the US, given my lack of spare time and our iffy weather..)
Now, I'm not really a $100 hamburger kind of person. My ideal would be to do a bit of touring a few times a year - perhaps three or four long weekends in France, for example, with pax. The question is, how affordable/realistic would this be? Part ownership of a reasonable aircraft with seems to be impossible for less than about £3000 a year (not to mention double that amount up front). Joining a club seems to limit you to your local area because they charge by the hour.
Am I being too pessimistic? I don't want to get my license and then end up lapsed or just hours-building in the local area.
Realistically, how much should I expect to be paying each year to put my ppl to good use?
Apologies if this has been answered ad nauseam in the past - my searches didn't turn up anything too relevant.
All advice gratefully received!
Happy flying,
Max