Done some flying in one, never had to pay the bills. Uses a lot of petrol, engine spares may be an issue if you get the one with the radial engine. Do your maintenance guys know about compressed air systems for the flaps, engine starting, and brakes? It goes up OK, but it is very slow. Like a cub only four times the fuel bill. It's a pretty easy ac to fly, but unless you want to tow gliders I would look for something cheaper to operate. But then I'm not rich, you might be