The plane I’m looking at has the standard 6 pack, and can only shoot non-precision approaches for IFR. I may eventually have to upgrade the avionics for IFR training, but I have time to ponder on avionics upgrades.. Looking forward to fun days ahead!
Cheers,
Manu
Manu, You will decide what is right for you.
As a low time private pilot: I rented a skyhawk. I hardly ever flew as a renter. I had to choose, stop flying or become an owner. Decided to own. My first plane was a J model. I had a prebuy. I bought the plane. Had it delivered. Found a bunch of things wrong with it. Had them fixed. Flew a lot. Decided to get instrument rated. Had avionics upgrades (expensive). Got an instrument rating. Sold it. Bought a better plane (my current L) with additional stuff (autopilot). Flew it home. Found stuff wrong. Had them fixed. Flew it a lot. Got a commercial license. Working on CFI. Still flying my L.
My only points: 1. you’re on a good path. 2. Owning is better than renting if you are flying a lot. If you’re not flying much, renting is better.
Geoff
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