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Old 28th Feb 2016, 02:39
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How much has that cost you?
Well, capital costs about $250,000 (property, planes and hangar), and a few hours of my time every week in grounds care. So capital cost per flying hour (4000 hours of flying in my two planes over 29 years) = $62.50 per hour. BUT, I could probably sell, and get most of the money back - so less really... So, le$$ + direct operating costs as usual.

So you just land at your own runway?
Yep, I just land on my own runway - day or night - as I wish. I do consider my neighbours though, and carefully avoid over flying their homes, or flying night circuits.

You don't run into any problems with red tape?
Zero problems with red tape. I thank those who fought for my freedom during a couple of gruesome world wars - and I exercise that freedom with great appreciation!
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