I think I made a wise choice,got my private in a rental ,(learn to fly and not worry about airplane stuff).Then bought a cheap tailwheel plane (under $25k)that burns 5.5 gph and fly 2 to 3 times a week.Now I am building an 8.I see lots of guys spend many years building and not flying,A Rocket fresh out of the paint shop is waiting for the owners friend to fly it home for him ,what a shame, brand new Rocket and lack of skill,time and self confidence to fly it.By the time my 8 is done I will have over 400hrs tailwheel time ,sure helps with insurance rates and self confidence.And I can sell my first plane for about what it cost .