Not sure I agree with you guys, ownership has its advantages and flexibility and every owner I know has a pretty good handle on the costs... until the CAA change to rules like beacons and radio's. This aircraft is quite old and based in a maritime climate, it is also a long way from any potential buyer, so the post purchase costs will be higher than one in say France. So helimut there is a reason people get married and don't rely on prostitution! It is always nicer knowing it is your own aircraft or boat too and that she has not been abused... and John R81 we all need to appreciate cost to deliver value! right off to take my High maintenance Bird to Lucknam park for lunch....