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In rec.aviation.owning wrote:
: Right. There are lots of good reasons to fly yourself, but cost isn't
: one of them. Not by a long shot.
As far as *direct* operating costs, it's usually cheaper to fly yourself
if
it's within 500nm. You know... about the same range as it's potentially
feasible to
drive... 
A days work back in September by TN Bonanza.
Montrose to Wichita Falls - 530nm, 3hrs 5 min - Depart 5:30AM MDT, arrive
9:35AM CDT
Work with lawyers for upcoming developments, then contractors for
negotiations over lunch (I pop for the tab).
Depart Wichita Falls for Victoria, Kansas at 1:30PM, 305nm, 1 hr, 35 min -
arrive Hays at 3:00PM
Attend closings for two properties (my wife at one, myself at another) from
3:30 to 5:00PM
Depart Victoria at 6:00PM CDT, for Montrose (420nm), arrive Montrose at
7:30PM MDT.
A 14 hour day, but one that covered 1255nm in about 6 hours flying time.
Try that by car or even commuter airlines.
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Matt
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Matthew W. Barrow
Site-Fill Homes, LLC.
Montrose, CO