Having said that, I'd be interested in a Twin Star at £100 per hour anyday! Base it in the South and I would consider something like that.
Can someone in that group set up a Pitts in the south for the same amount?
Give them a call.
If you went and said I have 15 names here of people prepared to sign up for a DA42 at XXXX then I bet they will help you do it or base an aircraft there and give you a handsome commission. Depending on the type between 15 and 20 people seem to be about what is needed as a minimum.
I had a look through the figures one night and it all makes sense (though I still think the caravan plan is bonkers, cool but bonkers
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