say I was to get a 1968 CESSNA 172 SKYHAWK?
how much is maintenance for one of these? what is the cost of flying one of these say 1000 miles give or take for headwinds, 2000 round trip? how long would it take to fly one of these 1000 miles? how much does it cost to store a plane at a hanger?
these questions are along the line of whether to rent or buy.
no stupid answers please
one more question, is depth perception a requirement to become a pilot?
If you buy one with a newly majored engine, you should allow about $15 per hour for a fund for the next major on the engine. In addition, allow about $12 per hour for general maintenance. That 2000 mile trip will involve about $542.50 for fuel plus about $420 maintenance allowance for the 15-16 flight hours.
Hangar rent depends on the airport, who you know, and other variables. Most Skyhawks are parked outdoors, because they are not worth hangaring. Typical hangar rent runs about $120 per month.
As a rule of thumb, you must fly about 180-200 hours per year to justify the cost of owning an airplane.
Yes, you must have good depth perception to be a pilot.