Sport Pilot Talk

As CTLsi noted earlier ``The cost question is incredibly complex and hard to answer given the wide number of variables.`` I'm sure I`m on the very low end of hourly costs even after amortizing in fixed costs and taking a less optimistic view of how many hours we can put on our Rotax before full over...

Hi Paul, You wrote, in part -- ``.....I reached five years of engine life, requiring the notorious Rotax five-year rubber replacement....`` It is a very ugly policy that makes no sense to me, and quite a few more skilled than me, to have as a blanket replacement time. Doesn`t matter if the engine ha...

MovingOn wrote:Welcome to 2010.

Thank for the welcome.

Cost of operation is as, if not more, relevant today as it was when the thread started.

Al

Anyone have the average, annual, fixed $ cost of operation per hour of usage on the LSA with a Rotax 912 (100hp).......? In other words, what does it cost to have required maintenance inspections, required overhalls or engine replacement cost when the time comes etc... As drseti already said, fixed...