I have always liked a j 3 it was the first plane I ever rode in 60 years ago. I own a taylocraft it is a fine plane, my costs are quite a bit less herein south west Mo. My hanger is 35 a month it is a open T hanger, insurance is about 750 for 20 thousand, my annual is about 500. I am only a mile from airport so don't spend aloton gas getting there. It's a small airport with a mechanic do I'm very fortunate. But my wife spends less per hour on the 172 she flys she is in a club 10 people own the plane so her dues are 80 first hour 65 there after,thats wet. Have a great day 😊
Yes you can make flying fairly affordable with a little research. I'm 68 my wife is 67 we have only been licensed for about 10 years. Always wanted to but life got in the way I first soloed in 1979 then kids came flying got put on back burner for quite a few years. Personally I like going out about sunup for a quick flight around 15 20min. I don't fly a lot of hours but fly often. And the old taildraggers are a real joy to fly. have fun flying.
At 30 hours, yes it’s more than renting a 172 but without the hassle. But at 100 hours the total would be $8,782, which is $88 an hour. If you flew 200 hours a year the cost would be $54 an hour! These planes seem so fun and affordable.
I’ve never had the chance to actually sit inside one of these. How’s the seating height? I have a longer then average back so I’m torso tall. On cirrus, Bonanzas, some older cherokees my head rubs on the ceiling. In 172s I got lots of room. Where does this cub fit into ?
I used to have a 172, the rear seat of the Cub has more headroom than a 172, and you aren't looking at the wing root when you turn your head, the front seat of a Cub has headroom as well, but the visibility out the side is less. I am about 5'10, and to me the rear of the cub is more room than a 172.
