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10-08-2003, 04:06 PM
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to rent or buy???
Just finishing up on my ppl and am going
to carry on with comm/ifr and wanted to know if buying is a better option rather than renting. Looking at a piper 160, what do you think?? thanks Dave 
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10-09-2003, 08:33 AM
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In my humble opinion, yes--you are ready for ownership. However, I would choose a c150 for a first plane. Easily bought, easily maintained, easily sold, has a "T" panel, can spin. My c150 is older, but I figure it costs $1000 on Jan 1st of each year, and only 5-6gph thereafter.
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10-10-2003, 10:00 PM
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Buying or renting depends on how much money you are willing to invest in an aircraft each year. And that will all depend on the aircraft you purchase.
Denny of Oakland
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10-14-2003, 05:23 PM
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You might also want to look into buying an airplane with an partner (or two). It cuts down the out-of-pocket expense considerably, and you may then be able to afford more airplane. The Cherokees make good IFR platforms (besides having the wings in the right place. wink
I would stay away from complex airplanes for now until you have a few more hours under your belt. You can always rent if you need to take a flight test in one. Good luck, Warren
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01-09-2008, 10:08 PM
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I would recommend flying (renting) several different aircraft before making any decision. Thats the nice part of renting. Try it before you buy it. My first time in a low wing airplane was very different than what I expected. I did adapt, but when the time came to buy, I went with a high wing. I like to take my shade and rain shelter with me.
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01-15-2008, 10:46 PM
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I have a few students with that plane an they are good airplanes.
I am personally a Cessna Type of guy but do whatever is best for you. Make sure you keep it flying it. It will be find ofr IFR. you will need a complex to do your commercial. You may want to look at a retract if that is your purpose Airfreddy
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02-05-2008, 01:28 AM
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if you have the money then buy it...it will be more convenient if you owned it rather than to rent it that i guess will be more expensive than buying as buying is one time but renting will be a lot of times...
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02-16-2008, 07:25 PM
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I rented then joined a good sized flying club.
What I found was that aircraft availability went down in inverse proportion to the weather and the weekends. In other words, great weather on a weekend - planes were not always available. I eventually bought and only went back to renting/flying club when I wasn't flying the hours. Once I got back into putting in the hours - I bought again. I agree with flying a few different types to see what you like best. If you do buy, pick a plane that is easy to sell and have a very thorough pre-purchase inspection done - like an annual type inspection. Best to you and your endeavors both with training and with the aircraft decision.
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