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Old 13th May 2006 | 17:36
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Zulu Alpha
 
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My 200HP fuel injected Laser uses ~40liters per hour overall (Aeros and ferry flights avaeraged). Plus 8 liters of oil and a filter every 25 hrs. It burns/leaks/blows out 1 liter every 5 hours

Variable costs are ~£75 per hour (incl fuel & oil as above). Fixed costs are about £3000/yr but a new engine or prop can change these numbers. It also depends on hanagarage costs which are not includedd in the above numbers.

150 hrs per year is a good number that balances spreading the fixed costs vs aircraft availailability. Most people share to get this number.
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