Originally Posted by
AdamFrisch
Only if you never fly it, BPF. At just 100-150hrs per year, the Tecnam will be cheaper to own, even when financed, compared to a paid off dinosaur twin.
I've done the spread sheet.
You would have to spend another 450 K to buy the P2006. Financed, that is at least 3500 USD a month even with a 20 yr pay out. Plus probably an extra 200 USD a month for the higher hull insurance premium. 15 hours a month at 25 gal/ hr is 1875 USD vs 15 hours at 10 gal/hr for the P2006 which is 750 USD. The delta is over 2500 USD a month or $30,000 a year. Yes there is going to be more maintenance with the older twin but over a 20 year life it is hard to see how you come out ahead with the P2006....