Typical Running Costs?
Hi,
Me again!
Whilst I realise that this is a bit of a 'length of string' question, can anyone please give me an idea of what the typical annual running costs of an EASA CoA aircraft (such as a Robin DR400) are?
I've owned a glider for a number of years so I'm realistic about the nature of these costs, but I've no experience of having a fan on the front to gauge how much these will increase by. For example:-
Insurance: Myself and possible syndicate members are low hour (< 20hrs) NPPL holders but have 500+ hrs in gliders. My glider insurance is currently circa £700 per year so for an aircraft with a value of circa £30K, would £1500 pa be a 'typical' estimate?
CoA / 50 hr Checks: I've heard figures of between £500 and £5000 mentioned, assuming nothing major breaks, any idea of the 'typical' costs please?
Hangarage: I've been told between £600 pa for a piece of grass and £1500 for a hangar space - is this 'typical'?
Anything else I've missed? Obviously there are consumables and a possible engine fund to consider, but I'm trying to establish a realistic idea of how much the minimum running costs would be if we flew for between 50 & 100 hrs per year in a smallish syndicate with something like a Robin or equivalent.
Thanks in anticipation as always.
Cheers,
FA