Light Twin Operating Costs
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Are we off thread?
Last time I looked C206, C210 and Cherokee 6 were all singles.
What about IFR passenger charter, over water flights without the life jacket or coast hugging hassles...and of course there's the Wet Season without wondering if you'll get home that night?? I'm over scud runs at 500 ft agl...but most importantly, the need for the operation being considered, is for a twin!!
What about IFR passenger charter, over water flights without the life jacket or coast hugging hassles...and of course there's the Wet Season without wondering if you'll get home that night?? I'm over scud runs at 500 ft agl...but most importantly, the need for the operation being considered, is for a twin!!
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djf777, yes there was some thread drift there, and I'm aware of it and somewhat agree with all you have said. My point was that in my opinion and experience of ops in remote NT, the 206 or 210 was better than a cherokee 6.
Back to the original question, cross hire a 310 or a baron if you really want a twin. Everyone else uses them and if you need a chieftain or a 400 series cessna, then you will soon know after 8-12months of operation. So get one then.
By cross hiring you are taking a large initial cash outlay out of the equation. Then there are only a couple of other costs you need to factor in eg, fuel, wages, insurance etc.
Back to the original question, cross hire a 310 or a baron if you really want a twin. Everyone else uses them and if you need a chieftain or a 400 series cessna, then you will soon know after 8-12months of operation. So get one then.
By cross hiring you are taking a large initial cash outlay out of the equation. Then there are only a couple of other costs you need to factor in eg, fuel, wages, insurance etc.
