RE: getting started
Splash,
Let me know if someone hands over their 35% and I'll be the next one to try begging.
Honestly, if you are an experienced pilot; why not trade some work for flying time. Maybe you could do some rebuilding, covering, or graphics design for someone who has a big plane. Or show up at an IMAC contest and offer to work all day. I guarantee somebody will at least give you some buddy box time on a cool plane.
Tom