james747james
XA has covered most bases already.
By far the cheapest way into the sky after gaining your Licence is to rent and Im sure XA has an angle on this subject too but there may be some legal issues which may prevent a newly qualified pilot from rental.XA will update us I hope.
Other than that a syndicate is the other option.A second generation two stoke flexwing that is shared between say two or three of you shouldnt cost you too much money unless its a brand new one of course!.Everything split three ways brings your over all costings right down compared to outright ownership.Only bad points is on a nice day all the syndicate members want to fly it on the same day.If you can fly on say a mid week instead of a weekend,availability is much improved.Dont be put off from an oldish machine.My first aircraft was an Pegasus XL and I had some of the best flying in it.There are still loads of these examples flying today and when they come up for sale are great value for money.You still get the same view from an older machine as apposed to the latest hotship and you get more time to appreciate it!
Choose carefully.Biggest may not always be the best.
Regards
Barshifter