Pilots License and Vintage Aircraft purchase?

Question

I would like to gain a pilots license. What is the cheapest way to go about this? After I gain the license I would like to purchase an old warbird, WW2 or so, preferably a small bomber or cargo, C-47 or B-25. What costs would I be looking at for both and do I need another license for multi engines?

Answer 1

For the planes your looking at you're definitely gonna need a multi engine license. That would be above and beyond the standard private pilots license. You can get the privite license in most cases for around 12K.

Answer 2

Expect to spend US$5,000-8,000 for a private pilot certificate.  The multi-engine rating is to be added to the pilot certificate.  Multi-engine time is more expensive, so expect to have US$12,000 to 15,000 tied up in your pilot training at that point.

There are very few C-47s and B-25s left flying.  You can get into that market for $600,000 to $800,000.

You should be aware that these old birds are VERY costly to own and operate.

Have fun.