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Originally Posted by vreihen16
The killer expense for owning an airplane is the annual inspections. Much like a boat, it is cheaper to rent if you're not flying at least weekly. Some people go into flying clubs with several planes for use by members, and there are always fractional ownership opportunities where a group of people buy a plane and share the maintenance/expenses. Of course, these arrangements may be selective for new pilots with minimal flight hours in their log books. (I had a newly-licensed co-worker who was refused membership into a Cessna 172 ownership group until he logged more hours in an airport rental 172.)
My family owned several airplanes over the years, but I had no interest in flying despite having free access to planes for nothing more than the cost of fuel.
FYI, I have driven past the Jekyll Island (and St. Simons Island) airports several times on visits to the Golden Isles.....
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This is great advice and info!
I took a couple lessons last year for the first time and definitely would like to have a license to use when I retire in 4 years ( most likely)
I considered owning a small sea plane when that time comes, but with my other expensive hobbies... wasn't sure how I would manage it all on a fixed budget after hanging up the uniform.
Partial ownership of a plane I would probably use approximately every 6 weeks or so is a much more reasonable ( and affordable) option for me to consider.
Thanks again!