* A work of art that's appraised at $10,000, for example, but that's priced for sale at $5000, is not necessarily a bargain. As stated above, a retail or insurance appraisal can be many times the fair market value of a work of art. Always determine fair market value first, no matter how big a bargain the seller makes you think you're getting.
In general the aircraft must be at least 500 feet away from any person, vessel, vehicle, or structure. In congested areas the aircraft must stay 1000 feet above the highest obstacle within a 2000 foot radius of the aircraft. There are special rules for helicopters that allow them to fly closer than these general limits.
When you have your Private Pilot License, you'll be able to take friends and family on trips around the country or even internationally. Typically you'll fly a rented four seat airplane that flies at speeds in the 130 to 180 mph range. You might decide to own your own airplane, though most pilots do not.