In article , "The Weiss Family"
wrote:

I know this has been asked a million times, but I have to ask just one
more
time.
I would love to know your real-world costs of ownership for your fixed
gear
single.
A 172, cherk 180, etc.
I'm trying to figure out how much renting I have to do before it becomes
plausible to own.
Any advice as to insurance, fixed and variable costs, etc.
Thanks

Adam


I've had my cherokee 140 since 1994. There have been years where
total cost for inspections and repairs for the year were less than
$1000. Most years total cost for inspections and repairs for the year
have been less than $2000.

And then there was the bill for an engine overhaul, coupled with
other problems and "while you are at it"... I stopped keeping track
when the cost passed $23,500. The total was probably a bit higher
than $30,000. For that, everything firewall forward was removed
and overhauled or replaced with new.

And of course there have been panel/radio improvements. I've
replaced both navcoms, overhauled the ADF, added a DME, autopilot,
engine monitor, and strikefinder.

--
Bob Noel