Twin operating costs
IO540.. re twin costs.
I think that you have over estimated the cost of operating a Twin. I have a PA30 Twin Comanche and it doesn't cost much more to operate than my old Cessna 182 RG.
Fuel burn is 60 LPH at 160 kts and as the a/c hold 450 litres I can take advantage of tanking up in the Channel Islands or via drawback when traveling abroad, consequently my fuel costs only £1.17p currently.
Insurance is £1600 fully insured. The a/c is on the "N" reg and an Annual inspection generally costs around £1500. The Twin Comanche is less than two tonnes so there are no Euro charges for airways use.
There are many "G" reg singles that cost more than this to operate.
With regard to licence revalidations, when my examiner does my twin renewal it also counts as a single engine renewal so no need to do two tests.
Last edited by gyrotyro; 4th Jun 2010 at 15:44.