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Old 11th June 2004 | 14:12
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Mark 1
 
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From: S Warwickshire
I'd have a serious look at the new diesel Robin DR400:

Low fuel costs (~£7/hr)

Robust engine, water cooled doesn't mind PFLs circuits etc.

2+2 configuration, so difficult to overload 2-up

Good handling and visibility

Against:

Cost of new plane over £100k

Needs hangarage

Overhaul at 1000hrs (will probably increase)

Not spin approved

If you can get 500hrs a year over 10 years I think the financial bit would be favourable
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