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 Post subject: Another new student pilot
PostPosted: 07 Jul 2017, 09:48 
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Hello everyone. I'm a student pilot with about 14 hours. I've soloed a couple times and just did my first dual cross country.

Still trying to figure out whether to buy or rent initially. There don't seem to be many rental options in my area other than a 172. Long term I would like to own as we have family scattered across the southeast between 275-350nm. I'd love to turn a 9 hour car ride into a 3 hour plane ride. Family of 4 with a current weight around 475 lbs but that will increase as the girls get older.

Site was recommended by a friend with a Sundowner so I've been lurking occasionally to see what I can learn about airplane ownership.

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 Post subject: Re: Another new student pilot
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Paul, welcome, 172 is a fantastic airplane to learn to fly in. Still one of my favorites......as for airplane ownership, it's priceless.

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Welcome, Paul!

We were all students, once! But then again, all Pilots are Students ALL THE TIME!

Owning is a great feeling. It's nice to be able to slide behind the yoke and find that no one's touched the settings, caused unknown damage, or run the engine the wrong way...

But it's expensive, so don't go into it thinking you're going to save money. You're paying for the convenience and the passion, not economy...

Here's a great read on the topic of owning:

https://smile.amazon.com/Buying-Owning- ... and+owning

Best wishes with your PPL and your search!

Keep us posted and don't be afraid to ask questions! You'll find no end of opinions in these pages, but an awful lot of experience and educated feedback!

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Piloting and ownership are two completely different things. I think it's generally best to get the piloting thing under control before starting the ownership experience.


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Welcome to BT Paul. Your friend was right to recommend it to you!

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Welcome!

Get the PPL and then turn to ownership - which is another long learning curve (unless you have a large wallet - but even then I'm not so sure).

But with a family of 4 - be careful and learn all you can about weight and balance...


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Greetings Paul
As pilots we are in the business of risk management. Seldom is anything absolute. Learning in a 172 is low risk. Buying a 172 is low risk for your first airplane. Buying an airplane to fit your ultimate mission at this stage of the game is riskier, though several BT members have done so successfully. There's lots of talent here, sometimes opposing viewpoints, but that's just us practicing risk management, each in our own way. Post your questions here and you will be sure to get an answer. Good luck to you & welcome to BT. Jeff

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