highwing Posted May 5, 2014 Share Posted May 5, 2014 I started learning to fly GA a/c back in 2005. Kids came along and stopped in 2006. Now kids older started flying again but recreation a/c. Just got rpc recently and loving it. I find this forum very interesting and informative. Thank you all for sharing your knowledge. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stoney Posted May 5, 2014 Share Posted May 5, 2014 Welcome highwing, enjoy your kids and your flying. They will be at the age to get a buzz out of it too. Fly safe, Gary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil_S Posted May 6, 2014 Share Posted May 6, 2014 Hi Highwing, Welcome to the forums. Tell us a bit more about yourself - what plane you fly etc... Cheers Neil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guernsey Posted May 6, 2014 Share Posted May 6, 2014 Welcome Highwing, could I have a guess and say that you fly a Jabiru??? Alan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
highwing Posted May 6, 2014 Author Share Posted May 6, 2014 Welcome Highwing, could I have a guess and say that you fly a Jabiru???Alan. Your guess is correct. I find the j160c good to fly and rental cost very reasonable compared to GA a/c. I will try the j230 soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
facthunter Posted May 6, 2014 Share Posted May 6, 2014 230? that what Chinese dentist say. Nev 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billwoodmason Posted May 6, 2014 Share Posted May 6, 2014 G'day Highwing, welcome to the flying fraternity. Are you learning with Outbound or the Aero club. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
highwing Posted May 6, 2014 Author Share Posted May 6, 2014 Hi Highwing,Welcome to the forums. Tell us a bit Hi Highwing,Welcome to the forums. Tell us a bit more about yourself - what plane you fly etc... Cheers Neil you fly etc... Cheers Neil I fly the j160 and find it a good a/c. I fly out from YBLT. I hope to own a jab but not sure j160 or j230. Maintenance cost Hi Highwing,Welcome to the forums. Tell us a bit more about yourself - what plane you fly etc... Cheers Neil G'day Highwing, welcome to the flying fraternity. Are you learning with Outbound or the Aero club. inbound Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guernsey Posted May 6, 2014 Share Posted May 6, 2014 230? that what Chinese dentist say. Nev And Jay won 60c in a local raffle. Alan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billwoodmason Posted May 6, 2014 Share Posted May 6, 2014 Inbound - Outbound - What's in a name? I was only joshin! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
highwing Posted May 6, 2014 Author Share Posted May 6, 2014 Would you know operational cost for a j230 on mogas? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billwoodmason Posted May 6, 2014 Share Posted May 6, 2014 My tip is "Forget the Mogas ". It's too easy to get a bad batch of fuel using Mogas which is responsible for pre ignition/ detonation which is harmful for all engines. On another thread here another owner quoted $135hr. This included absolutely everything ie running cost, maintenance, (all performed by L2), insurance, finance, and I think hangarage etc. My experience has been that it is less than $135 an hour although I my not have incurred the same costs. (finance or hangarage etc). At the end of the day you only live once and if it doesn't impact on those near and dear to you go for it. There is nothing like being able to get in your own aircraft whenever you want and go flying. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
highwing Posted May 6, 2014 Author Share Posted May 6, 2014 My tip is "Forget the Mogas ". It's too easy to get a bad batch of fuel using Mogas which is responsible for pre ignition/ detonation which is harmful for all engines. On another thread here another owner quoted $135hr. This included absolutely everything ie running cost, maintenance, (all performed by L2), insurance, finance, and I think hangarage etc. My experience has been that it is less than $135 an hour although I my not have incurred the same costs. (finance or hangarage etc). At the end of the day you only live once and if it doesn't impact on those near and dear to you go for it. There is nothing like being able to get in your own aircraft whenever you want and go flying. Thanks and i agree, i can see the advantage and freedom of ownership. From my estimates fixed costs are $3700 (hangarage + insurance) and operating cost $79/hr using avgas. The uncertainty is the insurance. I was quoted $1500 + 10% stamp duty to insure j230 for $70,000. That appears low compared to what i have heard from others. What do you think of my estimates above and the insurance cost quoted? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billwoodmason Posted May 8, 2014 Share Posted May 8, 2014 Your estimates seem around the mark however your insurance quote seems on the light side. Good luck with it all. If you'd like a fly in a J230 PM me with some contact details and I'll see what I can do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bexrbetter Posted May 8, 2014 Share Posted May 8, 2014 Hi all Not yet, don't know about the others. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
highwing Posted May 8, 2014 Author Share Posted May 8, 2014 t: 425603, member: 3515"]Your estimates seem around the mark however your insurance quote seems on the light side. Good luck with it all. If you'd like a fly in a J230 PM me with some contact details and I'll see what I can do. Thanks and i was fortunate Your estimates seem around the mark however your insurance quote seems on the light side. Good luck with it all. If you'd like a fly in a J230 PM me with some contact details and I'll see what I can do. Thanks for offer and comment. I was fortunate enough to be offered a ride in a j230 today. Nice a/c, powerful, stable and sounds excellent. I can see why people like it. It looked really easy to land. One thing i noticed is the cabin is smaller than the j160. I can see good points in both jabs. Therefore, which i should buy is a hard decision. Jab did a great job on both designs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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