Owning a plane

Dj To Rule · November 1st, 2005, 03:03

Hey,

I was wondering, with the good money we might earn or make, who here would like to own a plane, or would you rather just rent one, since you will fly for a living anyway, and rather own a yacth, business, and a ton of hot rods. Well I know I would go with option two, I'd so want a garage full of of BMWs, a large club/venue or hotel resorts and bars, and a yacht or speed boat to go cruise the mediterranean instead of owning a plane. Even though I would enjoy flying over the yacthing, I just don't see spending money on maintaing a plane. So I'd rather rent one for sightseeing.
The only way I see myself owning a plane is if it is for business, and if I made an income from them, like renting them out etc.

Anyway wondering your guys thoughts. It just seems like a costly idea to me. Only way is if it is cheap, hey ultralights sound fun though!!!!

Once again, I also prefer hearing a jet engine when flying than a piston too :P Never been crazy about reciprocating aircraft.

roundout · November 1st, 2005, 08:15

go hang out with julio.

Philip · November 1st, 2005, 15:52

most pro pilots I know are scared to death of light aircraft.

Dj To Rule · November 1st, 2005, 19:42

Hah, you know Julio too!

BZNflyer248 · November 2nd, 2005, 01:36

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dj To Rule

Hey,
I was wondering, with the good money we might earn or make, who here would like to own a plane, or would you rather just rent one, since you will fly for a living anyway, and rather own a yacth, business, and a ton of hot rods. .

(sorry had to collect myself after uncontrollable laughter here..)
No offense but honestly - you may be living a pipe dream if you think thats the case as a professional pilot... Especially if you plan on having a family. I guess I can't give a fully informed opinion because I'm still a flight instructor but it deffinitly takes time to climb the ladder to a liveable wage with plenty of speed bumps along the way. Realistically if you want an airplane it will be a USED one and fractional ownership would deffinitly be the way to go, or rental. I wouldn't want to pop any dreams but with the majors doing as well as they are now (and some regionals for that matter) you'd be better off being a lawyer or pharmacist. With that said - I love my flying job and will stick to that as long as I'm able.

-Aaron

Dj To Rule · November 2nd, 2005, 03:04

The deal is I don't intend on working in the United States, where some airlines have, I'm sorry to point out, really just have run down the drain.

Kind of reminds me too of a friend who stated he would be afraid flying any foreign vessel (safety wise), however I would like to point out that I feel the opposite. I prefer flying the 'feared' foreign airlines that operate with new equipment and great service.

Infact with the cost of living in my country and what I can earn with the airlines I believe in all the dreams I pursue. Every country has it's different economy, but United States isn't the only country of freedom, and opportunity.
Yes definitley there are speed bumps. But I beleive in taking baby steps and working the ladder up. A lot of hard work lies ahead, but firm struggle agains it will do. Kind of similar to my childhood dream of becoming a pilot. Many said you will change your mind, and its not a good idea, but with the ups and downs, the way I achieved my way here I plan on continuing to pursue my dreams.

Some people intend on a family, some on a home, some want to settle and some want to continue, for me I already have a semi paved path. Yes it might seem funny to dream, but many achievments started from a dream.

Definitley nothing is guranteed, but you know the world is bigger than just the United States, and if people in my country own yachts and bmws and operate business with the jobs they had, I believe I have a better head start. But once again, economies and opportunities change from country to country. But the important thing is determination, and I am pretty confident in my upcoming goals.

JaceTheAce · November 2nd, 2005, 18:19

I intend on first owning a garage FULL of BMW's. I intend to own a 507, E28 M5, E30 M3, E34 M5, E36 M3, E39 M5, and a 70's 2002Tii... and another E30 M3 for a track car (race-prepared). Notice that I intend to own all non-Bangle-designed BMW's. Man, Bangle really f'ed up the design of BMW's.

THEN, I will think about purchasing an airplane

Kids are the last thing on my mind - heck, the BMW's will be my kids.

I'm sure Tugrul has the same thoughts.

UAL747400 · November 3rd, 2005, 13:04

Jason, I like your style. And yes the new company nose on those things is absolutly hidious. Looks like someone sat on the front, and kicked it in the a$$.

I think renting will be good enough for me. Depends on what fbo or flying club you go to as well. I belong to one back home that has an 1985 archer, 1987(I think) cherokee six, 1970s 172, 1960's 152(yikes!), and cessna 177. They're all in excelent condition and, minus the 152, have fairly modern equipment. I dont fly the 152, but I think I'd like to. One radio, one nav, and adf and thats about it. Its definetly not certified for IFR. That could be fun. hehe

This club its CHEAP as hell, 63 dollars a month and 82 per hour wet for the archer. I still dont know how this club pulls this off, but they have been run like this for years.

The FBO I used to go to at the airport on my side of town wanted 85 an hour for a just barely legally maintained 1975 warrior POS. This thing was in sad, although legal, shape.

November 1st, 2005, 03:03	#1
Dj To Rule Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Grand Forks, USA/Istanbul, Turkey/Girne, North Cyprus Posts: 589	Owning a plane Hey, I was wondering, with the good money we might earn or make, who here would like to own a plane, or would you rather just rent one, since you will fly for a living anyway, and rather own a yacth, business, and a ton of hot rods. Well I know I would go with option two, I'd so want a garage full of of BMWs, a large club/venue or hotel resorts and bars, and a yacht or speed boat to go cruise the mediterranean instead of owning a plane. Even though I would enjoy flying over the yacthing, I just don't see spending money on maintaing a plane. So I'd rather rent one for sightseeing. The only way I see myself owning a plane is if it is for business, and if I made an income from them, like renting them out etc. Anyway wondering your guys thoughts. It just seems like a costly idea to me. Only way is if it is cheap, hey ultralights sound fun though!!!! Once again, I also prefer hearing a jet engine when flying than a piston too :P Never been crazy about reciprocating aircraft.

November 1st, 2005, 08:15	#2
roundout Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: kads Posts: 851	go hang out with julio. __________________ http://www.m-w.com/dictionary.htm this reference tool contains examples of the proper spellings and usages of the following words: your, you're, there, their, they're, than, then

November 1st, 2005, 19:42	#4
Dj To Rule Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Grand Forks, USA/Istanbul, Turkey/Girne, North Cyprus Posts: 589	Julio Hah, you know Julio too!

November 2nd, 2005, 03:04	#6
Dj To Rule Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Grand Forks, USA/Istanbul, Turkey/Girne, North Cyprus Posts: 589	United States The deal is I don't intend on working in the United States, where some airlines have, I'm sorry to point out, really just have run down the drain. Kind of reminds me too of a friend who stated he would be afraid flying any foreign vessel (safety wise), however I would like to point out that I feel the opposite. I prefer flying the 'feared' foreign airlines that operate with new equipment and great service. Infact with the cost of living in my country and what I can earn with the airlines I believe in all the dreams I pursue. Every country has it's different economy, but United States isn't the only country of freedom, and opportunity. Yes definitley there are speed bumps. But I beleive in taking baby steps and working the ladder up. A lot of hard work lies ahead, but firm struggle agains it will do. Kind of similar to my childhood dream of becoming a pilot. Many said you will change your mind, and its not a good idea, but with the ups and downs, the way I achieved my way here I plan on continuing to pursue my dreams. Some people intend on a family, some on a home, some want to settle and some want to continue, for me I already have a semi paved path. Yes it might seem funny to dream, but many achievments started from a dream. Definitley nothing is guranteed, but you know the world is bigger than just the United States, and if people in my country own yachts and bmws and operate business with the jobs they had, I believe I have a better head start. But once again, economies and opportunities change from country to country. But the important thing is determination, and I am pretty confident in my upcoming goals.

November 2nd, 2005, 18:19	#7
JaceTheAce Old Skool Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: San Diego Posts: 7,624	I intend on first owning a garage FULL of BMW's. I intend to own a 507, E28 M5, E30 M3, E34 M5, E36 M3, E39 M5, and a 70's 2002Tii... and another E30 M3 for a track car (race-prepared). Notice that I intend to own all non-Bangle-designed BMW's. Man, Bangle really f'ed up the design of BMW's. THEN, I will think about purchasing an airplane Kids are the last thing on my mind - heck, the BMW's will be my kids. I'm sure Tugrul has the same thoughts. __________________ "Time spent flying is not deducted from one's lifespan."

November 1st, 2005, 15:52	#3
Philip Old Skool Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: KAPA Posts: 1,580	most pro pilots I know are scared to death of light aircraft.

November 3rd, 2005, 13:04	#8
UAL747400 Old Skool Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Grand Forks, ND (UND)/ Davenport, IA Posts: 2,204	Jason, I like your style. And yes the new company nose on those things is absolutly hidious. Looks like someone sat on the front, and kicked it in the a$$. I think renting will be good enough for me. Depends on what fbo or flying club you go to as well. I belong to one back home that has an 1985 archer, 1987(I think) cherokee six, 1970s 172, 1960's 152(yikes!), and cessna 177. They're all in excelent condition and, minus the 152, have fairly modern equipment. I dont fly the 152, but I think I'd like to. One radio, one nav, and adf and thats about it. Its definetly not certified for IFR. That could be fun. hehe This club its CHEAP as hell, 63 dollars a month and 82 per hour wet for the archer. I still dont know how this club pulls this off, but they have been run like this for years. The FBO I used to go to at the airport on my side of town wanted 85 an hour for a just barely legally maintained 1975 warrior POS. This thing was in sad, although legal, shape. __________________

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