No question in my mind that a 50% share with the right person is the best way to have Fun Flying.
All those big bills are cut by 50%, which reduces the 'guilt' factor.
Availability is hardly impacted, bearing in mind that if you fly 50 hours a year the aeroplane will be on the ground for 8,710 hours!
Flights sharing the flying / navigating are far more relaxing and fun.
So with £10K I would spend £6K to £7K on a 50% share of an Aeronca, Champ or Chief, and keep the rest for emergencies
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