Genghis
On the other hand, for a sole owner flying 50-100hrs per year, almost certainly the old "heavy metal" aeroplanes will work out best value.
Ok lets look at some specific number on that.
For the MCR Price for 4 year old machine £55k
Fuel for 100 hours £2312
Maintenance (average over last 4 years) £300 (inc paperwork)
Insurance £900
You do the numbers for a 172 180 and work out the brake even point.
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