Originally Posted by Beech Dude

I started in HS and worked jobs all through college, like many, to get my tickets. But heck, that was 20 yrs ago and 4-bangers were 67/hr wet.

If it was me today? Honestly, I'd take out a loan and buy an airplane. You can get a solid trainer for less than the cost of a new car. I'd take out a little more to cover costs for annuals for at least the first 3 yrs. Your monthly payment on the plane will probably be what 2 hrs will cost you. You'll reduce your cost immensely IMO.

Once you're done, keep it to time build, you can lease it out to a flight school, or sell it. Good luck.