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Preface: I spend a lot of time on financial forums. What this means is that we are inherently cheap or prudent but have reached a nice point of comfort such that work is no longer required. Yet, I am not sure how much I'd want to spend on a plane. I renewed my medical last week, hope to get in the sky this week. Doing Sporty's ground online.
I think I get the idea of paying attention to "the mission" to determine what plane folks buy.
What I don't get, is where the individualized sweet spot is for plane price, capability, comfort. Even considering the right plane for the mission there seems to be great variability from a high total time 1960's plane to a gently used or even new model.
How did you decide for yourself?
Anyone have a spouse not comfortable flying? I expect mine would prefer smoother flight in a more modern larger flight.
A partnership seems like a good way to move up market, has this worked for you?
It looks like a lot of first planes I'd consider now, were someone else's first planes 15-30 years ago.
Is there an aviation $$$ rule of thumb compared to income or networth?
I think I get the idea of paying attention to "the mission" to determine what plane folks buy.
What I don't get, is where the individualized sweet spot is for plane price, capability, comfort. Even considering the right plane for the mission there seems to be great variability from a high total time 1960's plane to a gently used or even new model.
How did you decide for yourself?
Anyone have a spouse not comfortable flying? I expect mine would prefer smoother flight in a more modern larger flight.
A partnership seems like a good way to move up market, has this worked for you?
It looks like a lot of first planes I'd consider now, were someone else's first planes 15-30 years ago.
Is there an aviation $$$ rule of thumb compared to income or networth?