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Old 20th Feb 2013, 20:12
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ngrk
 
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Thanks so much everyone Sorry for the delay in getting back, I was travelling around on my Job.

The reason why I choose to buy one and not rent one is, other than the maintenance costs, flying my own plane will cost me about NZD36-60 per hour, whereas renting one costs about $200 including fuel. This I believe is a good reason for me to buy one? (sorry, please correct me if I am wrong)

Pilot DAR - Could I ask why would a Thorp not be a good first plane? If I can get the Thorp, I believe I can save on the hangarage costs as well, and hence yield a lower TCO.

AND it can be my personal commuter no more having to drive to places, why drive when I can fly, eh
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