-----Original Message-----
From: Mike Spera ]
Posted At: Tuesday, December 05, 2006 6:44 PM
Posted To: rec.aviation.owning
Conversation: First plane
Subject: First plane


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First off, you are a student. Most cannot handle the added distraction
of being a new owner while trying to learn how to fly AND taking
ground
school (aside from your day job/school/family). Also, you admitted
yourself you are not sure of what to buy. Get your license and fly a
while in other types of birds. Get a feel for where you want to GO
first.



Mike makes some very good points. I wouldn't really consider buying
until after you've got your license, have joined a club or two and have
flown several different models. I lusted after the Cardinal RG until I
actually flew one. Man was I disappointed in the interior head room. I
could not get the seat low enough to keep from constantly rubbing (not
occasionally bumping) my head on the overhead.

I was absolutely sure that was the bird for me, so I was crushed when I
actually discovered they are not for real tall people.

Get some experience and then buy if you can justify the hours. You might
even find a partnership works well for your missions.