Group flying opportunities & questions
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By Rob P V2.0
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As mentioned elsewhere I intend retiring gracefully from flying at the end of next year (2024)

As a progression towards that we are changing the current two-person group into a three person group. What happens at the end of 2024, whether it reverts to 2 or remains 3 owners, is open for discussion.

Plenty of images around on the interweb, but few will show the leather cockpit upgrade and new harnesses fitted earlier this year.

About 1400 hours on engine and airframe with good compressions and an engine fund exists. Aerobatic approved.

Remaining owner is ex-RAF Engineer and an all-round good chap. He has been the driving force behind our continuing programme of upgrades and improvements.

Insured at £110,000 which is arguably optimistic. 1/3 share £33,000

Rob P V2.0

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Duxford, of course.

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Montrichard Gite. July 2020


Semur en Auxois. July 2023. Wingtips with Fly-LEDs added. and prop refurbed
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By Rob P V2.0
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It is a substantial capital outlay, that is understood. However, with an increasing scarcity due to the company's issues I can pretty much guarantee any owner will see a better return on that investment than they would get from most other conventional routes.

With two people already expressing an interest it looks possible that at the end of 2024 it'll be a three person group, sadly without me.

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By Rob P V2.0
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Thank you for that. Giving myself this year between making the decision and actually handing over the keys was, to me, a good choice. I have become accustomed to the idea, and more ready to accept that last flight philosophically

We have two people interested, so with luck it will become a three-person group.

I just wish the weather had been better, I've only flown a handful of hours in 2024 so far.

Rob P V2.0