"Backcountry" in South Florida has to include floats. A decent amphib will open up a multitude of fun adventures around Fl.
From the Keys, the glades, the inter-coastal on the East Coast, and hundreds of islands and keys up the left coast.
A low level flight down to Key West to do some flats fishing from your plane, moor at Boyd's campground and head to Margaritaville for some conch chowder. (I'm looking forward to the trip report already)
Plenty of two stroke LSAs available in the teens that will scratch the flying itch for years at a very economical rate.. There's a great dealer near you up in Deland that might be able to help you find something in your budget. I assume you have checked out Sun n Fun and the Light Sport Expo in Sebring.
If not, they are a wealth of LSA info and a great place to demo a bunch of different types of aircraft in one location.
Welcome to the obsession.

Jim 541 wrote:Congratulations’ You’ve opened a door to many exciting adventures. I too am a new pilot (100 + hrs) and am just now leaving my training areas for more challenging, back country strips. The experience is exhilarating.
As a rookie myself, my suggestion to you is take your time and learn as much as you can from experienced instructors and other pilots. For me, I have also read as much as I can on my own. On my bed stand I always have three books ;

“Stick and Rudder” by Wolfgang langeweische
“Brian’s Flying Book” by Brian Lansburgh
“Contact Flying” by Jim Dulin

Every time I reread one of these books I find something that makes more sense to me as I build my time and proficiency.

Jim

Thanks Jim, I will look forward to hearing about your adventures! I have read and continue to read Stick and Rudder, I will pick up the other two books you recommended, thank you.

S-12Flyer wrote:"Backcountry" in South Florida has to include floats. A decent amphib will open up a multitude of fun adventures around Fl.
From the Keys, the glades, the inter-coastal on the East Coast, and hundreds of islands and keys up the left coast.
A low level flight down to Key West to do some flats fishing from your plane, moor at Boyd's campground and head to Margaritaville for some conch chowder. (I'm looking forward to the trip report already)
Plenty of two stroke LSAs available in the teens that will scratch the flying itch for years at a very economical rate.. There's a great dealer near you up in Deland that might be able to help you find something in your budget. I assume you have checked out Sun n Fun and the Light Sport Expo in Sebring.
If not, they are a wealth of LSA info and a great place to demo a bunch of different types of aircraft in one location.
Welcome to the obsession.

S-12, Good point! I think a float rating is in my future for sure! Thanks for the recommendations.