Microlight expenses?

Guzz · Postby **Guzz** » Mon Sep 17, 2007 12:14 pm

Hi Guys,

Just wanted to check what each of you spend on a monthly basis on your trikes, excluding hangarage, premiums and insurance? Basically fuel and maintenance costs? I know it depends on how often you fly, but just to get an idea. I've just put in an offer on a trike and would like to work out what I'll be needing to spend from now on.

Thanks
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Postby **Big-D** » Mon Sep 17, 2007 1:39 pm

Interesting subject.

GOLDEN RULE - Don't tell your wife, simple as that - Then it don't matter :D :D See if your wife knew that your petrol bill (flying) is more than your Diesel bill (going to work and mates) and you commute 120km a day to work and back - She might have been angry, BUT - She does not know and everyone is happy :D

Yes? :D

D

DieselFan · Postby **DieselFan** » Mon Sep 17, 2007 7:43 pm

Big D wrote:Interesting subject.

GOLDEN RULE - Don't tell your wife, simple as that - Then it don't matter :D :D See if your wife knew that your petrol bill (flying) is more than your Diesel bill (going to work and mates) and you commute 120km a day to work and back - She might have been angry, BUT - She does not know and everyone is happy :D

Yes? :D

D

Get a petrol car then...or budget for 40 hours and only do 10-20 that way you always below budget.

Personally I budget around R1500pm.

Dre'man · Postby **Dre'man** » Mon Sep 17, 2007 9:09 pm

Work on about 15l of feul Plus 2- stroke depending on what you fly. Then hourly rate for maintenance, Hangerage 300-700 per month, Insurance and finance charges.

Is that vague enough? With cost amortised probably R400 - R500 per hour wet.

Cloud Warrior · Postby **Cloud Warrior** » Tue Sep 18, 2007 2:54 am

Cost is of minor significance when it comes to flying trikes!

Guzz · Postby **Guzz** » Tue Sep 18, 2007 8:46 am

Thanks chaps,

I've budgeted between R1500 and R2000 per month for fuel and the odd spares. Should be enough then?
Hangarage, insurance and finances out of the equation...

I thinking asking the sweetness to pay for the fuel when I take her for a flip is only fair!

Then she can fly with me every weekend!

GR8-DAD · Postby **GR8-DAD** » Tue Sep 18, 2007 8:54 pm

I'm with BigD on this one - for every rand I spend the wife-ie spends 3, with not even a hint of sweat......

If you attend fly-inns, add according to your level of thirst

Microlight expenses?

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