https://www.classicfirearms.com/bca-upper-basic-bear-no-bcg
No experience with this brand; just thought I would share for those interested in giving it a shot.
For the type of trips you described, you probably you should buy a 1/4 or 1/2 ownership of a diamond da20 eclipse. That is if you really want the responsibility of ownership.
or just buy some block time from a local aero club or flight school as the other post mentioned
What are your certifications? How fast are you looking to get there ? And of course the biggest question is your budget?
a sport category aircraft might be the best aircraft for you...
How much total time do you have?
how much Pilot in command time?
Jeff
CFI, commercial multi /single...