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    New Pilot - First Plane Purchase - Sonerai vs Varieze vs ???

    It is not just the annual cost, it's that any certified plane in my price range is going to be boring to fly. All my time is in a 150/172 and cherokee, and I'm hoping for something a little more fun. But, you are right, if I'm really about a safe plane to learn on then I should be looking for a 150.
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    New Pilot - First Plane Purchase - Sonerai vs Varieze vs ???

    I was wondering (or even assuming) that with the 2-place tandems like the EZ and Sonerai they could be modified a bit to allow for taller pilots? I can't see ever taking another passenger up with me, so the extra seat is just luggage space anyway.
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    New Pilot - First Plane Purchase - Sonerai vs Varieze vs ???

    Sorry I mentioned the annual cost at my airport, I did not want this get into an argument about that. I live in northern california (about 2 hours drive north of SF), the hourly mechanic rate here is $95. Other places I'm sure are lower, but this is significant for me. My friends cherokee had...
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    New Pilot - First Plane Purchase - Sonerai vs Varieze vs ???

    Got my PPL a little while back currently have around 120 hours, and am looking to buy a plane. I only have about 15k saved, I know that is not a lot for a plane but there are some planes in that range. I do not want to buy a certified aircraft. My friend has a cherokee and his last annual was...
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