Talk about airplanes! At last count, there are 39 (and growing) FAA certificated S-LSA (special light sport aircraft). These are factory-built ready to fly airplanes. If you can't afford a factory-built LSA, consider buying an E-LSA kit (experimental LSA - up to 99% complete).
Newbie to this board. I gave up flying twice. First time was a year or two after getting my PP in '99. Started a new business and the cost of flying just wasn't in the budget. Got the itch again in '07, and went the sport pilot route and built a small kit (X-Air Standard). After the second engine out and some damage done by the off field landing, I sold the plane in 2012.
Considered seriously getting another plane a couple of years ago, but didn't. Last week, after taking a few lessons to get rid of the rust and getting a new BFR, I reached an agreement to buy another plane, subject to inspection. I've still given up on 2 strokes, but the itch to fly just doesn't go away.
Welcome to the forum, BPS-- and welcome back to flying! Good luck with the new plane purchase (and I share your resistance to 2-stroke engines!)
The opinions posted are those of one CFI, and do not necessarily represent the FAA or its lawyers.
Prof H Paul Shuch
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I miss flying more than life itself. It is one of the most challenging and most rewarding things that I have ever experienced... and that’s saying A LOT considering some of the extraordinary things that I have done. (I even wrote a book about it.)
- Richard
Sport Pilot / Ground Instructor
Previous Owner: 2011 SportCruiser