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Old 16th Nov 2007, 05:37
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Go for it guys: input: input:

At last a breath of fresh air.

The sim costs are massive, and the expected returns are lower than they should be.

A G550 initial is 25k stg, in SAV, plus the "optional" extras, RVSM, BRNAV, MNPS, Int procs, then add some form of professional liability insurance, plus travel and accomodation.

The final cost for a freelance G550 initial is a massive 35k stg, out of your pocket.

Without my spread sheet infront of me, there is a three month period to cover the initial costs, before you earn monoy to feed your family.
Or even may I say, pay tax.

Two months to cover a recurrent.

Then you need to find clients.........................

Glf
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