[AlaskaErik]

I rent. At $150/hr wet, I can afford to go once or twice a month without putting much of a strain on the budget.

That's incredible! When I got started I paid $14 an hour wet plus $8 for the instructor. A 150 was $13 wet.

[ConservativeWarrior]

Definitely not pocket change, but last time I ran the numbers on Rent VS Buy, I needed to fly at least 15 hours a month to break even on a decently equipped 172.

I’m lucky if I get in 4-5 hours per month, so I’ll rent for now. haha