westslopeco
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Westslopeco
Background:
We have about 40 members, half of which actually fly. Currently we have 3 aircraft: a 1977 R172K Hawk XP (195hp with a Const. Spd. Prop), a 1999 182S, and a 1979 TR182. The TR182 was recently gear upped, but did not get totaled by insurance, and is currently undergoing repairs.
The club's primary mission is to provide aircraft for use by members for cross country flights. Primary training is only allowed in the 172, and XC flights can trump training flights in the schedule.
We have a modest monthly fee that covers all fixed costs, in other words our aircraft can sit on the ground and we are still financially solvent. Aircaft are billed per hobbs time at the actual variable operating cost, plus a $10/hour fee that goes into an MX reserve account. Currently the rates are as follows (not incl the $10 reserve); 172 - $105/hour, 182S - $115/hour, and the TR182 - $135/hour.
We have sufficient members now to add a fourth aircraft. Some folks have expressed an interest in getting an aircraft that can truly take four people and baggage on long trips. There has been talk of looking at turbo 206s which would fit that role. I am looking for some suggestions as to other aircraft to consider. Budget is around $175K.
One aircraft that I think might meet the mission, plus go a little faster, is the Beech A36 (possibly a turbocharged one). Anyone have real world numbers for the A36. Rising Up claims 190kts cruise (for the turbo charged version). Any idea of operating costs (not including hangar, ins, and other fixed costs)?
What other aircraft should we be considering?
We have about 40 members, half of which actually fly. Currently we have 3 aircraft: a 1977 R172K Hawk XP (195hp with a Const. Spd. Prop), a 1999 182S, and a 1979 TR182. The TR182 was recently gear upped, but did not get totaled by insurance, and is currently undergoing repairs.
The club's primary mission is to provide aircraft for use by members for cross country flights. Primary training is only allowed in the 172, and XC flights can trump training flights in the schedule.
We have a modest monthly fee that covers all fixed costs, in other words our aircraft can sit on the ground and we are still financially solvent. Aircaft are billed per hobbs time at the actual variable operating cost, plus a $10/hour fee that goes into an MX reserve account. Currently the rates are as follows (not incl the $10 reserve); 172 - $105/hour, 182S - $115/hour, and the TR182 - $135/hour.
We have sufficient members now to add a fourth aircraft. Some folks have expressed an interest in getting an aircraft that can truly take four people and baggage on long trips. There has been talk of looking at turbo 206s which would fit that role. I am looking for some suggestions as to other aircraft to consider. Budget is around $175K.
One aircraft that I think might meet the mission, plus go a little faster, is the Beech A36 (possibly a turbocharged one). Anyone have real world numbers for the A36. Rising Up claims 190kts cruise (for the turbo charged version). Any idea of operating costs (not including hangar, ins, and other fixed costs)?
What other aircraft should we be considering?