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A couple of **** heads have popped in from the QF SO thread looks like
I bought a Tommy years ago, under similar circumstances. Had it online at the school I worked at, it worked out balltearingly. I can't remember the financials apart from being disciplined with the money, making sure what you're allocating stays in the account! And when you use it, you pay the rate as well! Then a storm came through the airfield and wrecked it. I miss her, still wish I had it.
The first year should be a good guide, you'll get your head around fixed and variable. I've heard whispers that SIDS may be coming to Beechcraft, you may want to put a bit away each month for that.