Costs in thousands per Flying hour:
Tristar: c 16K
Exclusive of fuel and handling charges, our small airline charges $5600/hr for the 'ole Lockheed trimotor.
It
can be maintained properly,
and have superb dispatch reliability...all you have to have is folks who know how.
Good grief, is there not a Lockheed rep with the RAF now?
IF so, is he not listened to?
Sorry to barge into the military forum folks, but the 'ole trimotor is a fine aeroplane, IF maintained by folks who have a dedication to the job.
Tin hat on, awaiting incoming...