If you opt to buy any of the small Cessnas go for a Reims built example. They come with decent anti corrosion measures that the US built examples lack.
I’d argue any of the early model Mooney’s (C through J) would be a better option than anything on your list. I fly an F model with a useful load of 1078. It goes 145 knots on 8 gph and with its 64 gallon tanks has a range of over 1000 nm with an hour reserve. I bought mine for $30k, but they’re double to triple that now. Just because your a new pilot doesn’t mean you need to fly a trainer plane. You’ve got a real pilots license, get a real plane!
@@juniorsamples623 Complex aircraft are those with retractable landing gear, and a variable pitch propeller. Planes with these features also feature much higher maintenance and insurance costs, higher incident rates as well. Which is why for my commuter plane I chose a Grumman Tiger equipped for IFR. Fixed gear, fixed pitch. They are fast, efficient, a blast to fly and feature unusually low insurance and maintenance costs. Also, you won”t find another certified single engine plane with better cockpit visibility.
not sure what your laughing at. for most of us pilots we spent almost 20k just to get the license and enjoy the skies. Not for all bit for those of us with expendable money who worked our asses off to get here 30 40 or 50 is a good deal
According to the incident and fatality per 100,000 hours stats, the DA20 is the only safe plane listed unless you think doubling your chance of dying is still “safe”. The fact schools still use spam cans with horrible crash safety is just a blight on the FAA.
@@bigmetalbirds No, it's 11 gallons per hour climbing and leaned back for cruise at altitude, 8.5-9 gallons per hour. It's a great plane I've flown over 140 hours in.
Goofy list, old school and overpriced for many of them which are 40 or more years old. The best choice if you want modern avionics and a plane that will take you from trainer to several years of useful flying, check into SLSA, light sport aircraft.
@@bigmetalbirdsthe Mooney 201 uses the bulletproof Lycoming IO360, one of the best engines in aviation. It’s the same engine that a few others on your list use.
You're not lying when you say Cessna 150 is small 😂 I'm only 6ft 2 and I dwarf the plane and had to squeeze inside to make room for the controls to move without interfering with the pilot's ability
Yes, before the Baby Boom locusts moved through, many formerly affordable things were pushed out of reach for the middle class. I believe it was the learned Judge Elihu Smails that said: "Well, the world needs ditch diggers, too." Or was it: "Qu'ils mangent de la brioche."?
Thanks so much for watching this video! Let me know if you would love to see an in depth review for any of these planes!
If you opt to buy any of the small Cessnas go for a Reims built example. They come with decent anti corrosion measures that the US built examples lack.
Thanks for the input!
You put my Cirrus in this video! The red, black, and silver SR22T.
Wooah no way! Care to share how it flies? SR22 is my dream plane!
I love my PA-28 140/150 hp and yes it about 8 gal per-hour!!!
How much does a gallon cost?
I’d argue any of the early model Mooney’s (C through J) would be a better option than anything on your list. I fly an F model with a useful load of 1078. It goes 145 knots on 8 gph and with its 64 gallon tanks has a range of over 1000 nm with an hour reserve. I bought mine for $30k, but they’re double to triple that now.
Just because your a new pilot doesn’t mean you need to fly a trainer plane. You’ve got a real pilots license, get a real plane!
Did u forget you need a complex endorsement to fly a Mooney?
@@nickbull2581 What? I don't understand.
@@juniorsamples623 Complex aircraft are those with retractable landing gear, and a variable pitch propeller. Planes with these features also feature much higher maintenance and insurance costs, higher incident rates as well. Which is why for my commuter plane I chose a Grumman Tiger equipped for IFR. Fixed gear, fixed pitch. They are fast, efficient, a blast to fly and feature unusually low insurance and maintenance costs. Also, you won”t find another certified single engine plane with better cockpit visibility.
not sure what your laughing at. for most of us pilots we spent almost 20k just to get the license and enjoy the skies. Not for all bit for those of us with expendable money who worked our asses off to get here 30 40 or 50 is a good deal
Partial to 4 seaters only. Beech craft Debonair or Bonanza.
@Coyotehello: And Beechcraft Musketeer. I learned to fly in a Beechcraft Musketeer back in 1964.
Wish I purchased 10 C-172 about 10 years ago. They have really gone up in value.
I would choose a GYRO! :D Supersafe, wind direction doesnt matter, mid distance possible. Super landing and takeoff. Cheap.
Cessna 150. My last choice would be A try pacer.. Only because it is the less expensive,
According to the incident and fatality per 100,000 hours stats, the DA20 is the only safe plane listed unless you think doubling your chance of dying is still “safe”. The fact schools still use spam cans with horrible crash safety is just a blight on the FAA.
You didn't mention the cessna 162. Its equal to the 150/152, but has lot less operating costs.
6 gph (PA28)???!! More like 8 gallons per hour - I own one.
I've never had pa28. But it always depends on how, and when you fly. Also, which pa28 you own?
@@bigmetalbirds No, it's 11 gallons per hour climbing and leaned back for cruise at altitude, 8.5-9 gallons per hour. It's a great plane I've flown over 140 hours in.
Goofy list, old school and overpriced for many of them which are 40 or more years old. The best choice if you want modern avionics and a plane that will take you from trainer to several years of useful flying, check into SLSA, light sport aircraft.
You forgot Mooney 201
Hmm, i heard Mooney, specifically the 201 had some engine issues?
@@bigmetalbirdsthe Mooney 201 uses the bulletproof Lycoming IO360, one of the best engines in aviation. It’s the same engine that a few others on your list use.
Without further redo is a TH-cam cliché
You're not lying when you say Cessna 150 is small 😂 I'm only 6ft 2 and I dwarf the plane and had to squeeze inside to make room for the controls to move without interfering with the pilot's ability
There's no cheap safe airplane
30k, 40k, 50k, "affordable" "not breaking the bank" 🤣Can you hear yourself talking?
50k is different to everyone's bracket 😂
People spend that much on cars and SUVs. So yes, it's affordable. You must be young and working at McDonald's on fries or something.
Were talking about airplanes dude, not bicycles...
Yes, before the Baby Boom locusts moved through, many formerly affordable things were pushed out of reach for the middle class. I believe it was the learned Judge Elihu Smails that said: "Well, the world needs ditch diggers, too." Or was it: "Qu'ils mangent de la brioche."?