Quote Originally Posted by Bill Berson View Post
A Vintage Cessna 175 with a geared engine and 90" prop will lift off in about 300 feet solo.
About the cheapest to buy also. Parts and maintenance are a bit more than a Vintage C-172. More fuel also.
The C-170 has a tailwheel but will cost double and won't match a C-175 for climb and takeoff.

Did not realize older Cessna's were so inexpensive. I'll add the 175 to my research.