[pfflier]

If a boat is a hole in the water where you throw money, a private plane is the aerial equivalent.

IMO private flying and plane ownership is a passion, not an economic or practical decision unless you fly in Alaska out of necessity. The maintenance costs to keep an airworthiness certificate alone is a stunner if you aren't factoring that into your equation.

[wally_bert]

I hope to get a pilot license eventually.

[wheresmyusa]

If it floats, flies, or fornicates...you’re better off renting than buying.