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From: jpj@mss.UUCP (J. P. Jenal)
Newsgroups: net.aviation
Subject: Ownership only for those who like to tinker???
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Date: Tue, 11-Feb-86 12:53:34 EST
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Posted: Tue Feb 11 12:53:34 1986
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Greetings - I am considering (still!) the notion of buying my own plane -
most likely a used 172 (though I would love to fly something a bit sexier,
the 172 is probably the most reasonable compromise between my present
skills, budget and desires).  In this month's _Flying_ there is a comment
in one of the columns (I forget which) that suggests that unless you really
want to tinker a lot with the plane, you should forget about owning one.

I find that statement a puzzlement - since by regulation (and ability :-)
I am restricted from making most repairs on my plane.  What does this mean?
I would be interested in hearing more from those of you who made the
transition from rental to ownership - especially on a modest income.  For
what it's worth, I am a 100 hour private pilot - currently taking an IFR
ground school and interested in adding that rating to my SEL.  Thanks for
your consideration...

Cheers...

	Jim Jenal		(aka ...!scgvaxd!mss!jpj)
	Mayfield Senior School	( "  ...!ihnp4!mss!jpj)