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Old 12th Jul 2006, 09:52
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J430
 
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OK Here is a trick

Now this makes it all more economical, GA RAA or whatever, find a really good aircraft partner. Not a syndicate of 3-12, just one other.

The costs for my plastic plane are based on say 75hrs/yr single owner $98/hr all up. However, when the fixed costs are split 50/50 and the same 75 hours are applied the cost is $68.83......as of todays fuel/oil/overhaul allowance etc. Yes that includes evrything including the TBO time which many do not save up for. And it leaves a bit of change in the kitty for unexpected repairs.

No matter what you want to fly, look at it this way. We never have a conflict over times of use, so pick the right person and fly for less.

Cheers
J
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