I am looking into some day buying an aircraft and want to hear some opinions from you guys on some good airplanes in the 20k to 30k range. I want a small, two seat, tailwheel aircraft to just cruise around my local area, 500-1000agl door/window open just enjoying the view.
Anyway, I have been looking into the various aircraft that fit the profile, ie. cub, champ, luscombe, Cessna 120/140, pacer and various kitplanes like kitfox.
I want an aircraft that has a descent useful load, and will be able to carry fuel and two 200 lbs people, that will be able to get in and out of a 2000 foot grass field.
Also, if anyone knows about some operating expenses of each aircraft, that would be helpful too. I have my A&P and will look into some more training on the specific aircraft I buy, so I can do alot of the maint. myself. Also I will fly it out of a local grass strip with a hanger (no fee). So hopefully this will bring down some of the expenses. Thanks for your time.
Anyway, I have been looking into the various aircraft that fit the profile, ie. cub, champ, luscombe, Cessna 120/140, pacer and various kitplanes like kitfox.
I want an aircraft that has a descent useful load, and will be able to carry fuel and two 200 lbs people, that will be able to get in and out of a 2000 foot grass field.
Also, if anyone knows about some operating expenses of each aircraft, that would be helpful too. I have my A&P and will look into some more training on the specific aircraft I buy, so I can do alot of the maint. myself. Also I will fly it out of a local grass strip with a hanger (no fee). So hopefully this will bring down some of the expenses. Thanks for your time.