Did it part 61 with a family member cfi. In a 1/4 share ownership of a 150 that burnt car gas when i was 15/16ish. This was when gas was still cheap. Also cleaned planes mowed airport for money, while working at supermarket. Family helped a tiny bit. Also applied for scholarships at a state school for college. Still carry some payments for it all, but didn't go the six figures riddle road. Also got job at 260 hours and have no cfi.