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Old 5th Oct 2012, 17:54
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sandiego89
 
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KingChango, as TAAMguy says, this aircraft is waaaay too expensive for bush flying. Huge upfront and operational costs with a team of maintainers and contractors working on it. Huge logistical tail as well. Complex hydrualics and avionics, and frequent engine changes.

While it may have a great capability that would be usefull for bush/remote flying, the costs associated with it would be astronomical. Perhaps a market for deep pocket energy exloration and production if rigs go offshore off Alaska, but not a money maker for normal bush operations.

Will see if the smaller 109 ever makes it to market.
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