I try not to add it all up, hangarage now £300 per month (Divided by 4 thankfully)
medical now every 2 years at £120 each, or more and all the other costs that come along

Of course there is also now talk of compulsory radio usage, as well as mode C transponder, and pay -per -flight airspace charging. Fuel is not going to get any cheaper, and if it all kicks off regarding Iran/Israel and the nuclear issue, then watch fuel prices go through the roof.

The best solution to the gloomy introspection is haul out the aeroplane, and go flying, and remind yourself that it IS worthwhile. Even with all the hassle and costs, thirty hours or so a year is still coming in at around £2,000 per year. That is no more than average depreciation, on a very average car and I cannot think of a better way to spend that kind of sum right now.

Chocks away for 2006!!