helicopter flying costs
Hi all
Having recently retired in the UK I am emigrating to ZA. This will liberate some funds that will allow me to realise a lifelong dream of owning a helicopter.
Before I send a check off to old Frank in Torrance, could anyone give me an idea of the costs of operating an R44 in ZA.
I'm expecting to do around 100hrs a year. The killer in the UK( apart from writing the initial check) has always been the huge insurance costs and fuel prices.
Many people here also leaseback their machines to operators, is that something that happens in Africa? Are there many maintenance organisations?
Finally, and obviously I'll get some professional advice on this, are there any taxes or duties to pay if importing a machine or is it better to buy a machine out there.
Any tid bits of information kindly received!
GW