What is the best aircraft to buy as a beginning pilot?

Question

I'm looking for information on aircraft models(i.e. Cessna 150), and what are some good websites to look at. Is there any loans availabe, I have 150,000 saved up. I have completed the training process. I need a lot of detailes and information so leave it.

I have been renting a cessna 150. It was beat up bad. I am thinking about useing my dad's cessna 172. I am thinking hard about getting a new one. But I dont know to do it or not. This month I have been test driving (well I guess you call it test flying) the warrior 3. What do you think about this?

I know who I am going to pick I think for best answer. I want to see everyones answer so I can find out more to try and see what the prices are and stuff like that. If you know any webstie to get them cheep then tell me. Thank you so much.

Answer 1

One that you like and can afford to fly. It's no use buying someone else's 'ideal' 150 if you hate the thing and never get in it. My friend Bill's first plane was a Velocity, he loved the look and it was his pride and joy. Another friend, Tony, has a De Havilland Tiger Moth and another has a North American L-17 Navion. In all cases they bought things they loved instead of things they thought were practical and normal.

The cheapest of those to fly is probably the Tiger Moth, though the Velocity, with its Subaru engine, probably isn't far behinid. The velocity is about twice as fast as the Moth and has full instruments. Describing the Moth as basic would probably be raising your expectations too high.

For what it's worth Wikipedia puts the annual cost of ownership for the Cessna 150 at $4,400 with hourly costs an additional $32.

Isn't there an aircraft that takes your fancy?

Answer 2

Best Trainer Aircraft

Answer 3

In my opinion a Cessna 150 is a good option.At least that's what I'm going for.I am not familiar with the process.I suppose you call the buyer and arrange the payment method and the delivery of the plane.Also you must get insurance on it and contact the FAA so that they know that it belongs to you.If you live in another country you must also register it which means changing its tail number. I have no idea of the process I am just guessing :3

Answer 4

I am a commercial pilot, instrument rated. I did my initial training on a 150 as well. However, If you're going to invest in an aircraft and planning on pursuing a future in flying, I'd suggest saving for a complex airplane (constant speed prop, retractable landing gear, etc.) This will allow you to use the airplane for your commercial and instrument training, as well as your CFI if you choose to instruct one day. Either a Piper Arrow (low-wing) or a Cessna 172RG would be your best bet as far as good training aircraft.

Answer 5

From my experience, if you buy a cessna 150, with in a year or two you will be bored to tears with it. You have to look at what you want to do with the airplane, do you want to just punch holes in the sky, or do you want to do a whole bunch of cross country stuff. If you don't know yet, just rent until you do know. A C150 is a good airplane to fool around with, and build up flying time, by all means, get one, but do so with the idea of perhaps moving up in a year or two. I personally think a C172 would be a much better choice, but that's me.

Answer 6

if you really have 150 k saved up, you can afford something with more utility than an 150. what is your mission? are you going to be flying 1200nm x country s or just 75nm $100 hamburger run>
Do you have a family that will be flying with you, or planning on flying solo? I have a share in a pa28-180, great over all plane,
10gph,140 mph . If I were to buy on on my own, I would consider a Grumman AA-5B Tiger.

Answer 7

I advise against buying new. 150000 can buy a very fast
airplane later, when you have learned to think ahead of the
airplane. For flight training, use your dad's 172. Its stable,
easy to fly, and familiar. When you've reached a point where
the airplane feels like an extension of you, then you're ready
to make a choice that will be easier to live with. Don't be in a
big hurry to spend your money, that is something that will be
easy to do as an owner.

Answer 8

I recommend the cessna 150... its a great airplane... I would reccomend a used airplane, as you are a beginner and they will be cheaper to insure... Be careful though because there are lots of used 150's out there but many have been used as a trainer and have taken lots of abuse... try to look at the history of the plane, your best bet is buying it off a first owner that decided it just wasnt economical to own their own plane.

Answer 9

I agree a Cessna 150 is a good one, also take a look at the 172, and possibly 182's. Go to www.controller.com they will have what you are looking for.

Answer 10

Look into Mooney Ovation 2 or 3.