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| “I like to compare it to a Mazda Miata. It’s an economical, sporty, two-seater that handles well and is a blast to fly!” Robert Kinney, XL2 Serial Number 100 Owner |
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Operating Costs
 LIBERTY XL2 Operating Cost:
Crucial to choosing an aircraft is knowing the costs of maintaining it as well. The Liberty XL2 was designed to be efficient in every manner. Look at the chart below to get an idea of the costs, or click on the "Interactive Calculator" on the right to do an approximate assessment according to the costs incurred by your own usage.
| FLIGHT HOURS PER YEAR |
100 |
250 |
500 |
1000 |
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Costs Per hour
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| Fuel - 5.0gph x $5.50/gallon |
$27.50 |
$27.50 |
$27.50 |
$27.50 |
| Annual Inspection 15 hours x $75/hour=$1,125 |
$11.25 |
$4.50 |
$2.25 |
$1.13 |
| Oil changes conducted every 50 hours. |
$3.00 |
$3.00 |
$3.00 |
$3.00 |
| Engine Replacement / Overhaul Fund: |
$10.00 |
$10.00 |
$10.00 |
$10.00 |
| Miscellaneous Service & Parts: |
$4.50 |
$4.50 |
$4.50 |
$4.50 |
| Direct Operating Costs per Flight Hour: |
$56.25 |
$49.50 |
$47.25 |
$46.13 |
| Insurance Costs per Flight Hour: |
$18.15 |
$7.26 |
$3.63 |
$1.82 |
| Direct Operation Costs and Insurance per Flight Hour: |
$74.40 |
$56.76 |
$50.88 |
$47.95 |
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