That's right - it includes fuel.
Fairly near to you, Barton has traditionally had 2 or 3 group aircraft used by hour builders. They generally work very well but the winter weather does have an effect on how much you can do. The soft green sward of Barton does tend to suffer but the overall economics are such that it is still very worthwhile.
Over the years I've had shares in 3 Barton based aircraft and it worked very well for me - a strongly recommended method of gaining hours in European airspace at American prices.
There is also the psychological aspect. Gaining hours in an aircraft you have a financial interest in makes most people approach flying in a subtley different way compared to just hiring an anonymous trainer.
Consider how people treat a hire car compared to their own................
Rob Lloyd