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Old 6th March 2007 | 14:38
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englishal

 
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1. Twins are usually excluded because of the higher fuel burn and maintenance. The 42 using A1 changes that, having a significantly less costly fuel burn with both engines that Avgas singles,
Oh yes, this would be the BIG BIG point for me.

I took a Twin Star on a 600nm cross country - equivalent distance as Bournemouth to Prague. Total fuel cost was £115 (UK prices), and 4 hours 20 minutes which included a stop for breakfast (could have been done in 4 hours non-stop).

Try taking a Seneca on a 600nm X/C. It may do it a bit faster but the fuel cost would be nearer £550!

Bung 4 people in a TS, fly to Nice for the weekend and it has cost £50 each in fuel
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