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I see a listing here for a 50% ownership stake in a 2005 Cessna 182T Skylane for $180k. Financing is available for 20% down. With financing, the listed monthly

I see a listing here for a 50% ownership stake in a 2005 Cessna 182T Skylane for $180k. Financing is available for 20% down. With financing, the listed monthly price is < $2k. That seems somewhat reasonable to me. https://www.controller.com/listing/for-fractional-ownership/210143549/2005-cessna-182t-skylane-piston-single-aircraft https://www.controller.com/listing/for-fractional-ownership/...

dahfizz 4y ago
This is a real HN comment. $2k a month for a hobby (before gas, garage, fees, ??) is nothing but a dream for most people.
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- jeromegv 4y ago
  Yes but where is that idea coming from that flying needs to be cheap enough to be a hobby?
  - na85 4y ago
    I think the point is that it used to be much more affordable than it is today, and GA is quickly becoming the exclusive domain of the 1%.
nilsbunger 4y ago
That's not even the dominant cost -- the running costs are ~$150-200 per hour in addition. That covers fuel, maintenance, inspections, parking, insurance, prop overhauls, and accruing for an engine replacement every 2,000 hours.