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I will look the step up options up as I'm sure I would want to upgrade after flying for awhile. I would need to start at the 172 if I go with Cessna due to the weight restrictions. This is what I was told by the flight school. So, 4 seater it will be.

I called one of the 2 places and was told $1000/yr for a student owner with while training. One of the schools would require me to put them on the policy if they train me in my own plane. I am still researching that.

In my area, the plane rental costs are $130-$175 depending on the school for the 172. Pa28 is $175 and up from what I have seen on the rate sheets. My thought process was this...getting to know my own plane brings a different level of comfort and familiarity. Much of what you have stated here...

What made you choose to switch to the Piper over the Cessna? What are the things, I may want that would need to be added/upgraded? I am trying to learn as much as I can before making such an investment.

Thank you for your response. I have been reading about average costs of the 172, and have taken the approach of just like a car, the "too good to be true" price probably will come with hidden repair fees. I found a local place that does pre-inspections. I am trying to find out if there are...

I've been researching the cost of ownership. I have not found any specific cost details other than insurance/hangar fees. I don't know the yearly maintenance costs or what it takes to actually fuel the trips I'd do most often.

Thank you. I was thinking of it as if I am spending $10k for plane rentals, it would be better to put the $10k into owning and pay the hourly rate for the CFI. The training school has spoke of a LeaseBack program. I read one article on here today, and now knowing more, don't really think that...

Thank you. I have read about the PA-28. My concern was that it was faster and harder to learn than the 172. Possibly a matter of preference in the comparisons I've read? I have never flown in a Piper aircraft. I have been in both a Cessna and a Beechcraft.

Is there an app to calculate fuel/distance/cost for this? For the distance, how long would it take a new pilot to fly? Is this what would be referred to as cross country flying? This would be flown in a Cessna 172. Thank you!

I am researching flight schools and planes. From all the reading I've done, the Cessna 172 will be what I'll train in. I am considering purchasing one. Doing so would cut down the cost of training significantly and then I will know how to fly in what I own. Has anyone done this? Please...