I realise the Chipmunk is a completely different proposition, hence why I was considering a syndicate, I simply couldn't operate one for any amount of time on my own.
As the response to a proposed Chipmunk Syndicate in Essex (different thread) had precisely zero people saying they would go for it, I think I'm much safer with plan B to invest the capital in something new and inexpensive to operate, I can just fly and enjoy. The idea was that whilst I had the lump sum I could launch the syndicate and have my cake and eat it, but if nobody wants 'in' with the Chipmunk, then that is a no go.
My selection for the modern aircraft is based on cost to 1000hrs being less than £100K, SportCruiser just scrapes in at that at current fuel prices (ignoring insurance and hangar costs), have to do my sums on the P2002-JF.
I'll drop you a PM smarthawke, I've a couple of busy weeks ahead but I sure would like a guided tour of the the P2002-JF when I get some spare time.
