If you fly in the flight levels then you’ll eventually need to refill your oxygen supply. The expense is relatively small but varies based on where you fill-up. Here’s a cost example – Continue reading “What’s the cost to refill a Cirrus SR22 oxygen system?”
Category: Cost of Ownership
How do you refill the Cirrus SR22 Precise Flight oxygen system?
If you fly into the flight levels then you’ll eventually need to refill your oxygen supply. Refilling the Cirrus SR22 built-in oxygen system is an easy task. Continue reading “How do you refill the Cirrus SR22 Precise Flight oxygen system?”
How much does the Precise Flight oxygen cylinder overhaul cost?
The built-in oxygen system in Cirrus SR22’s require overhaul of the oxygen regulator and pressure testing of the cylinder every five years. I’ve summarized the overhaul cost and a high level description of the system in this post. Continue reading “How much does the Precise Flight oxygen cylinder overhaul cost?”
We use a 3 step process to invoice monthly flight expense
We’ve tried to lower the time required to bill members for their monthly flight expense by using a simple 3 step process. Continue reading “We use a 3 step process to invoice monthly flight expense”
We found a very good flight notebook
We found a very good ruled notebook in a small form factor. You can used it to easily copy ATC clearances and make flight notes. The notebook is (3 1/2 x 5 1/2 inches). It flys well in formation with the yellow card stock hobbs record form discussed last week. Continue reading “We found a very good flight notebook”
We found a simple way to keep track of each pilot’s hobbs hours
Record keeping is a necessary evil to keep things running smoothly in a shared airplane ownership. After trying several ways to track pilot hobbs hours we found a simple solution. Continue reading “We found a simple way to keep track of each pilot’s hobbs hours”
What do you feel is the biggest issue facing general aviation in 2016?
Almost one-third (31%) of all pilots thought the cost of flying was the biggest issue facing general aviation in 2016, based on a survey by the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association. Continue reading “What do you feel is the biggest issue facing general aviation in 2016?”
Here’s my method to setup a budget for cylinder replacement
Cylinders in the Teledyne Continental Motor IO-550 engines are well-known for not making it to TBO. This includes both turbocharged and normally aspirated airplanes with this engine. So plan your operating budget accordingly. Continue reading “Here’s my method to setup a budget for cylinder replacement”
Cylinder Replacement, Cost of Ownership Cirrus SR22
We had three cylinders on our Teledyne Continental Motor IO-550-N engine replaced. Here’s cost detail from our Work Order at a Cirrus authorized service center. Continue reading “Cylinder Replacement, Cost of Ownership Cirrus SR22”
Use caution if reserve funds are inadequate in an airplane shared ownership
If a shared airplane ownership lacks adequate engine reserve funds then use caution, because it means you’ll be taxed for the flying cost of other pilots. Inadequate reserve funds indicate the correct cost for operating the plane has not been set aside and that prior cost may be passed on to you. Unless of course – you’re the alpha dog that has flown the most hours or you leave before engine TBO. Continue reading “Use caution if reserve funds are inadequate in an airplane shared ownership”