I agree, to a point. I would have asked, but I wouldn't have expected it to
cosat anywhere near that amount. It's also pretty inconsiderate, and IMO
really bad business practice, to not mention up front that that particular
service might be quite pricey. I'd much rather pay for a couple of hours
heated hangar time (assuming that would be less). Barring that option, I'd
go buy a friggin' hairdryer and do it myself. Wonder what they'd charge for
the electricity?

FWIW, beware of any facility that has the word "jet" in its name. They're
used to big bucks.

mike regish

"Paul Tomblin" wrote in message
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In a previous article, Jon Kraus said:
much better. Got to the airport to find the plane with a coating of ice
that needed to be removed. My FBO at home takes care of this for free. I
wasn't expecting it to be free but when they finished the job and
presented me with a $462.50 bill I about lost it (**** my pants). Hell

It's pretty god damned stupid to ask for a service without asking how much
it costs, and then complain when it costs more than you expected.

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