Sorry to revive an old thread, but am in the same boat as OP and a lot of others along the way: I'm finishing up my PPL out of KEMT with about 80 hours (long story involving a 20-year break from flying) and have become very interested in eventually getting into a -4 or a -6/-6A. Probably would be looking to buy flying rather than build.
Is there anyone in the LA area who'd be willing to take me up in their -4 or -6 and share some insights, experience, and wisdom with a fledgling pilot? I would of course be happy to pay for gas and expenses.
Thanks in advance to all!
-David