As someone who wants to fly instead of build, would it be worth getting a tailwheel endorsement to broaden my options on searching for a flying RV(6-9)? It seems there are more tailwheel RVs than nosewheels, and the tailwheels tend to sell for a bit less (this is not ALWAYS the case). I don’t necessarily need a TW, but if it helps me get a slightly better deal, I wouldn’t mind, even if insurance is a bit more expensive.
On a second topic, as someone who earns less than $50k annually, could it be a good idea to buy a cheap tailwheel such as a Cessna 120/140, Luscombe 8, etc.? This would not only serve to build tw time to help with insurance, but also give an introduction to aircraft ownership in general. If I can’t afford to fuel, insure, or maintain a $25k with an 80hp engine, I certainly can’t own an airplane with twice the hp and thrice or frice (4x) the purchase price.
I should mention that I’m not mechanically inclined to perform my own maintenance (at least to start with), so maintenance won’t really be cheaper than on a certified aircraft.
On a second topic, as someone who earns less than $50k annually, could it be a good idea to buy a cheap tailwheel such as a Cessna 120/140, Luscombe 8, etc.? This would not only serve to build tw time to help with insurance, but also give an introduction to aircraft ownership in general. If I can’t afford to fuel, insure, or maintain a $25k with an 80hp engine, I certainly can’t own an airplane with twice the hp and thrice or frice (4x) the purchase price.
I should mention that I’m not mechanically inclined to perform my own maintenance (at least to start with), so maintenance won’t really be cheaper than on a certified aircraft.