Gday Puffy,
Concur whole heartedly, I have ssen the DOC's for the A/C I have operated in the past skyrocket, especially since fuel costs have gone through the roof (But mainly because most people are actually doing the required maintenace these days too (I did say MOST).
But I did get a shock when I enquired about doing some F/W flying. I figured I'd be up for about $200/hr. Another thing, In Darwin a 172's landing fee is $19 so it all adds up.....A lot better than my old stomping ground YBHM-$75/landing............We did have a dispensation tho.
Thanks for the run down fellas, clearly a bit outta touch with the F/W side of GA!!
I will have to dig a bit deeper..........bugga.
However, If anyone does know of a PVT A/C in the DWN area (single) that is up for hire I would be interested (preferably 172,182,chero or similar) PM me, insurance no dramas.
SMOUC