In 2000 I got my pilots license. But since then, I have flown very little. Im 100 hours VFP pilot. Between getting married and having kids, I just didn't have the time to fly much. Then about 6 years ago my wife died and my mom made me promise I would stop flying for a while (as leaving my kid with no parents wouldn't be cool).
Now the little bugger is just about 13, and I am constantly thinking of buying an airplane. Nothing much, thinking of buying a 2 seater Vans. And he wants his pilot license as well. FYI, I can afford it so it isn't about money for the purchase or the maintenance. (I mean let's be clear, I am not buying a citation...) Also thinking I would get my IFR and also perhaps my aerobatic training as well.
So my questions to my favorite people, should I? For those who have owned what are the pros and cons. I know it isn't a great investment, but Im sure it would depreciate less than a new porsche and I think it would a boat load more fun. Whaddya think?
I figure about $100k for the plane and probably about $10k max a year.