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Hi Everyone!
I'm currently flying fighters in the Air Force and hoping to buy an airplane to do a little fun flying on the weekends with my family. I'm excited about the idea, but I've been out of the GA flying game for a while and I was never in the game as far as airplane ownership is concerned. I've never dealt with any of my own maintenance costs or inspections. I'm looking for any advice you'd give a novice looking to buy in the 75-125k price range. I know that I'll need to have a thorough pre-buy inspection and deal with insurance/tie-down/annual inspection costs, but are there any surprise costs you wish you knew about before buying..?
I earned my PPL in a rental Archer before joining the Air Force, but that's the only GA I've done. I loved the Piper, so I'd like to get a Warrior/Cherokee/Archer but I'm open to suggestions since you all have significantly more experience than me.
Thank you!
**If this is posted in the wrong area, I'd love a point out to the correct area**
I'm currently flying fighters in the Air Force and hoping to buy an airplane to do a little fun flying on the weekends with my family. I'm excited about the idea, but I've been out of the GA flying game for a while and I was never in the game as far as airplane ownership is concerned. I've never dealt with any of my own maintenance costs or inspections. I'm looking for any advice you'd give a novice looking to buy in the 75-125k price range. I know that I'll need to have a thorough pre-buy inspection and deal with insurance/tie-down/annual inspection costs, but are there any surprise costs you wish you knew about before buying..?
I earned my PPL in a rental Archer before joining the Air Force, but that's the only GA I've done. I loved the Piper, so I'd like to get a Warrior/Cherokee/Archer but I'm open to suggestions since you all have significantly more experience than me.
Thank you!
**If this is posted in the wrong area, I'd love a point out to the correct area**