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A 1/8th group share has become available in a very well maintained Reims built Cessna 172. It is an easy transition from a club C150 or C152. The aircraft is hangered at Shoreham where it conveniently situated for easy access right next to the car park.

She has two brand new 8.33 VHF radios, is fully IMC equipped, and also includes a Bendix King colour GPS for safe airspace navigation. She has moderately low engine hours as the original engine was changed in May 2010 for a factory zero hours unit. This aircraft is more like a C182 Skylane than a standard 172 having the powerful Rolls-Royce 210hp fuel injected Continental engine (No carb heat operation required!) and with the short three bladed variable pitch prop and 40 degree Fowler flaps, she has great short field performance for farm strip flying. She can lift four 85kg adults plus baggage and carry that on a six hour endurance flight which makes her the perfect utility vehicle for safe and secure group touring. In summary, stacks of power and great performance! (I've flown her to Italy & South of France - no problems)

The lovely aircraft has been regularly and professionally serviced at Shoreham.
In summary;
- 120 knot cruise, great touring aircraft
- 2 x Brand New 8.33 VHF Radios
- 1 x Dual VOR, /ILS, dual ASI
- 1 x Bendix/King Nav /Comm, ADF and DME
- 1 x Bendix King GPS, Mode C Transponder
- 1 x 4 Place intercom and audio
- 4 x Lifejackets
- 1 x 4 man life raft
- 2 x headsets
- 1 x fly away tie down kit
- 1 x lockable storage cupboard in hangar for leaving your gear
- 1 x Web booking with good availability
- 1 x Very thorough service history with logbooks

(Looked after and cared for by friendly well established group)
Ongoing costs £125 per month and £42 dry per hour flown. Cruise Fuel Burn around 25lts/hr.
1/8 share valued at £6k but offers around £5k considered for prompt sale

PM for further details. or email: richard@tdfuk.com or SMS: 07973 315815
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By PeteSpencer
FLYER Club Member  FLYER Club Member
#1598307
How actually does 'dry' hourly rental work?

i,e, You turn up to fly and there's 15 galls (or whatever) from previous flight, the pilot of which filled up having found 20 gall when he arrived?

You in turn fill up, go flying and on return leave the a/c with say 8 galls (i.e. less than when you arrived.)

How do you work out your cost to the satisfaction of all?

Genuine question from a 'wet rate' group member.

Peter