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Valid point. I've had boats, and they lose value so fast you can almost hear it. How about airplanes? Do they hold their value, drop or appreciate over time? I realize there are probably variables, but assuming I keep up the maintenance, and it's in the same condition at sale, as it was when I...

That literally made me laugh out loud... I've always been fascinated with flying, and along with Old Fart, I fly R/C. I had a friend with a Cessna 182 and have flown with him a few times. He's let me take the controls while three mistakes high, and I had a blast. As I've gotten closer to...

Thanks to everyone for the warm welcome, and thoughtful advise. Couple of clarifications, I should have been more thorough in my intro, and initial question. I don't have intent in buying a Staggerwing, and then learning how to fly it. If I do go on this journey, the first step would to...

So, I'm in my early 50's and I don't know how to fly. Retirement is eight months away, and I'm seriously considering taking lessons, and getting my pilots license. Not too crazy, right? Here's the crazy (stupid question) part. I was at a local civil aviation airport for a car show about two...