Thanks to all. Weekend availability was definitely my first concern and
was somewhat alleviated by the 20-minute phone conversation I had with
the club rep. But- Tony, I will take your advice and ask to see the
books from the past year! (You're right, weekends are pretty much the
only time I really have to fly, and if it's really hard to get then it's
next to useless to me.)

I agree that the $3800 buy-in seems low for a '97 Hawk with a new
engine. But, I must say that I was very impressed by the gent I talked
to, who struck me as completely upfront and honest.

Elliot- your plan does sound like a good one but my thought is that it
could very well possibly take the better part of a year or more to find
the several partners I'd need, and a suitable airplane. I'd rather not
spend that time. Yeah, I can rent in the meantime, but we all know the
drawbacks of that. My FBO has a 2-hour/day minimum for one thing.

As I said, I will ask to see those books, and probably move forward if
things look Ok to me. I will keep the group posted and thanks again!

Paul Folbrecht wrote:
I am considering this:

1/13th share in '97 172R. GPS. 2200TT, couple hundred hours on a new
engine.

Buy-in: $3800
Dues: $150/month flat plus $38/hr wet for time.

It seems like a pretty good deal to me. The aircraft is immaculate and
makes the 20+ year-old 152s I've been driving seem like.. well, 20+
year-old 152s.

Oh yeah, I don't yet have my licence but will be taking my PPL checkride
within the next few weeks. Club has no min time requirement.