What happens after the PPL.....
Hi I have a few questions for those more experienced than myself.
1) What is a good plane to buy or buy a share in when you are newly qualified noting that I am 6ft5" and weigh 17 stone and am roughly built like a rugby player, also that I might want to take some similarly built chums flying. I am already wondering if C152's, PA-38, Beech Skippers et al have to be discounted ? ? As surely I'd be over the gross takeoff weight. Please could you also break down the annual fixed costs for your suggestion ( or per month fixed) and how much it would be per hour "wet". I guess budget would be 15 – 20k if buying, 5k ish for share. Would like something that's realiable, economical and fun i.e not £100 per hour between £50 and £75 better
I have seen a great range from shares in a Aeronca Chief for £2750 £30p/m and £30p/h wet (good ? )to £5k £100p/m and £70 p/h for some pretty sorry looking aeroplanes….sometimes i don't understand the vast gulf between prices.
2) What are your experiences of group flying ? Good or Bad ?
3) What are the main things to consider when buying a plane ? Any rules of thumb to be mindfull of ?
4) Off topic but how safe is it flying over water in a single for more than a few hours ?
I read somewhere that its best the buy as new as possible and scale your ambitions back and that will serve you best ? As opposed to buy older and get an old cheap bonanza or something !
Thanks !