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L-39 Albatros costs :-)

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What does it cost to fly an L-39?

These numbers vary greatly, but should give you an idea of what to expect;

 

* $ 300,000 Purchase

* $ 5,000 LOA & training

* $ 12,000 Annual insurance (Liability)

* $ 6,000 Annual hanger

* $ 13,000 Annual inspection (with ejection seats)

* $ 1,000 Minor maintenance (fluids, oil, tires)

* $ 5,000 Parts annual average (i.e. engine, valves, etc)

* $ 350 Per hour fuel burn (high average)

www.l39.com

 

Isn't it too cheaply for jet aircraft? :grin:

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virtual L-39 costs

 

SF2 19.99-24.99 USD depending on version at TW online store

L-39 free at CA

hours spent flying on your

computer variable depending on mood of your signifigant other!:grin:

 

 

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:pilot::flyer::grin: Edited by Kulbit80

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If you have a good job, that`s not much :D use an Albatros as a businessjet

 

 

eh, you mean a really good job 42.000 per year + Flight hours that's a Mustang and a Camaro per year lol.

 

besides the 300.000 of the aircraft.

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Actually, for an aircraft, especially a jet trainer, that's not bad. L-39s have gotten popular lately with the well heeled crowd because of the relatively low costs. However, owning a plane is like owning a boat...unless you're out there everyday, you'll never get as much out of it as you put into it emotionally. That's why fractional ownership plans are so popular, especially in the bizjet crowd.

 

FC

 

PS That fuel cost per hour seems a little high...

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Going with the cost of $4.25/gallon of Jet-A, that's 82 gal/550 lbs/hr.

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Whoa, didn't realize Jet A had gotten that high. Heck, now I'm thinking that cost per hour is on the low side...

 

FC

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The Albatros was designed as a training bird, not as a combat aircraft. Main focus was safety, reliability and cost efficency. Its a good buy. :drinks:

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Jet is probably closer to $5, but it depends on what kind of rate you get. Right now I think we're selling 100LL for $5.25, and Jet-A isn't too far behind.

 

Nevermind, just saw our prices on flightaware.com.... jet is $5.48/gal, $5.52 w/prist.

Edited by DWCAce

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I saw a documentary here in germany over the T-38 in civilian hands, how much they spend on it for maintanance and fuelcost and consumtion with full afterburner! It was impressive!

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