There are 2 Europa monos on AFORS. One is said to be on Ebay. If you can get hangarage, and do simple maintenance, a wood-and-fabric tailwheel aircraft could give very cheap flying. Jodels, Condor, etc. Long lasting aircraft if looked after. Continental O200 or C series engines.
Or an Evans VP1 - and build many hours on short flights into a strong wind.