How do you put a price tag on a dream?
Other things you may want to consider is entry costs. You can aquire a perfectly airworthy Cessna 150 for around $15,000. Sometimes less. You may want to ask your elf, what is more important? That snazzy paint job? Snazzy interior? Snazzy avionics? Or, the capability of owning and flying your own airplane? Even if it has flaking and peeling paint? Maybe a tear here and there on the interior? Some cracked plastic? Basic radios? Maybe a dent, scratch or two on the exterior?
For example, Mr. Ed is definitely rough around the edges. But, it sure flys awfully pretty! Admittedly, it cost a wee bit more then $15,000. Not much more, but more. But it is a genuine 150 HP 150!
Just some thoughts...................
