ScottB

That's the plan. I've thought seriously about buying something like an Aeronca Champ and doing my flight training in that. Lots of them available here for around $20-25K US.

Thanks, I'll check it out. 13 degrees f here today. But after spending 13 years in the Southeastern US, I'll take a Montana winter over an Atlanta GA summer any day.

I am looking for something with good STOL capability, ease of build, and affordability. A couple that seem to meet those criteria are the Kitfox and the Zenith STOL 750.

Not a pilot yet, but I've had a lifetime of interest in aviation. Finally decided I'd put it off long enough, and I'm looking to start pilot training. My main interests have primarily been experimental/home built.