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07/12/2010, 5:28 PM Sussex Flyer Joined on 20/02/2009 Sussex Posts 8 Robin Ecoflyer 155 Group Sussex or Kent Hi, what are the chances that there are between 8 and 10 people in the South East who are mad enough to even think about buying a Robin Ecoflyer 2.0L 155HP and operate it as a group from either Shoreham EGKA, Lydd EGMD or other SE AD. I currently fly out of Shoreham. Ball park (I hate that phrase) £220k with IFR fit (I know we can get this discounted). As a very rough guide, with 10 in the group and an estimated 400 hours per year, you could be flying a brand new aircraft for around £160 per month and £60 per hour wet. I've spoken to Jenny Bailey http://www.sjaircraft.com/ and they have some really useful info on their website. See also http://www.iaopa.eu/mediaServlet/storag ... p18-22.pdf So, if you have lost your marbles in this economic climate and believe the only way out is to save money by flying Jet-A1, then slip past the nurse and drop me message. Regards John    Report

13/12/2010, 11:42 AM Sussex Flyer Joined on 20/02/2009 Sussex Posts 8 Re: Robin Ecoflyer 155 Group Sussex or Kent What will it take to interest you in investing in an Ecoflyer group? Let me give you some information about the 155hp Ecoflyer 2.0s. • MTOW -1,100 Kg • Empty Weight (with typical avionics) - 650 Kg • Useful load (without fuel) - 450 Kg • Fuel capacity - 160 L (110 L main tank + 50 L optional long-range tank) • Cruise at FL 50 (75% power) - 126 kts TAS and 24 L/hr • At 85% power  -137 kts TAS and 28 L/hr • Stall (clean at MTOW) - 57 kts • Stall (full flap at MTOW) - 52 kts • Take off run (at MTOW) - 240 m • Clear 50 ft (at MTOW) - 440 m Good lift capability, range and cruise speed, short and grass field capable plus it’s economical to fly Economical Jet-A1 is 83p per litre including VAT and avgas is £1.88 (checked today 13/12/10 with Southend), that makes Jet-A1 56% cheaper than avgas. Save £1000 a year If you fly 40 hours per year, that’s about £25 less per hour less than an equivalent avgas flight. Going green? EcoFlyers produce no lead pollution and have lower nitrogen and hydrocarbon emissions than avgas engines and Centurion claims a zero risk of carbon monoxide poisoning.    Report

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