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Old 3rd Oct 2016, 21:57
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Steve6443
 
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Originally Posted by Mickey Kaye
Could anyone who have a PA-28 or C172 give me a rough idea of what there running costs. I fly between 300 and 400 hours per year.

Am I also correct in thinking that it is possible to get approval for MOGAS on the 172 (depending on engine) and not for the PA-28.

I am UK based
I know of a number of Archers (both 2 and 3) which were modified to run on MoGas. The only issue they have is the risk of vapour locks if flying higher than, say, FL065 on a hot summer's day hence if they are flying in such weather, they often fuel up with AVGAS......
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