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Recurring Costs: What really bites you?

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What THREE of these recurring costs really impact your ability to own an airplane?

  • Hangar Rent

    Votes: 32 72.7%
  • Annual Inspections

    Votes: 7 15.9%
  • Maintenance of Certified Engines

    Votes: 14 31.8%
  • Cost of Certified Airframe Parts for Repairs/Maintenance

    Votes: 18 40.9%
  • Cost of Aviation Fuel (versus Auto Fuel)

    Votes: 14 31.8%
  • Hull Insurance

    Votes: 9 20.5%
  • Biennial Flight Reviews/Recurring Flight Training

    Votes: 2 4.5%
  • Hangar Rent

    Votes: 32 72.7%
  • Annual Inspections

    Votes: 7 15.9%
  • Maintenance of Certified Engines

    Votes: 14 31.8%
  • Cost of Certified Airframe Parts for Repairs/Maintenance

    Votes: 18 40.9%
  • Cost of Aviation Fuel (versus Auto Fuel)

    Votes: 14 31.8%
  • Hull Insurance

    Votes: 9 20.5%
  • Biennial Flight Reviews/Recurring Flight Training

    Votes: 2 4.5%

  • Total voters
    44
  • Poll closed .

Topaz

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In my polls, and the one that Skier just posted, the subject of "recurring costs" being an impediment to owning an airplane came up several times. In fact, some cited it as more important than the initial cost of the airplane itself. I think that's pretty significant.

Let's explore that a little. Here's another poll. As before, I want to force the issue a little. Obviously, all of these are expenses that you'd like to reduce. I get that. But which THREE really gall you? Of all of these, which three are the ones that really put a crimp in your desire to own an airplane?

If I've missed anything, please feel free to mention it in the comments below.

Thanks!

This poll closes 15 days from today.
 
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