Originally Posted by
aa777888
Sorry, you guys are all correct. It's stupid to pay attention to the details, to maximize revenue safely, to actually run a business and all that sort of thing. Oh, wait, I forgot, it's PPRUNE
Not sure what you mean by "direct operating cost", but the actual cost before profit of a busy R44 (one that is flying at least 500 hours a year) is about $250/hr. It's probably up a little given the
recent 20-50% increases in insurance cost in the US this year.
I wonder why?
And:
Think of it more like ag work, except you are heavy when you return also. The spots are typically tight and require more attention than an easy day going in and out of 80 acre fields or paved runways. Is it super-challenging for a properly trained commercial pilot? No.
Ag work?? One thing is the safety of the on-board, but they are not the only ones in danger here.
Second bit: Ever heard of complacency? You know the thing that happens to everyone else?!
JustinHaywood,
Occasionally some erudite soul will turn up (eg. aa777888) and cast some actual knowledge and experience to those interested in the topic at hand; inevitably he/she is attacked by nit-picking pedants determined to win some personal pissing competition.
Yeah, I'm
sure the individuals on the receiving end in the links below would fully agree with your statement......
https://metro.co.uk/2019/04/05/dad-7...lades-9122181/
https://www.staradvertiser.com/2013/...ious-injuries/
https://abcnews.go.com/US/injured-he...ry?id=65933174
Now, these are just a few examples.