What it really costs to fly

Brochure numbers leave out the hangar, the crew raise, the unscheduled engine event and the insurance renewal. We build a budget from your aircraft and your hours, then check it against what actually happened.

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What you get

What's included

Fixed costs

Crew salaries and training, hangar, insurance, subscriptions, management or scheduling, and recurring inspections.

Variable costs

Fuel at your real airports, maintenance labor and parts, engine and APU programs, landing and handling, catering and crew expenses.

Reserves and surprises

Hourly reserves for engines, airframe and avionics, plus a realistic contingency line.

Scenarios

Your budget at three utilization levels, and what changes if you charter the aircraft out.

How it works

The process

Aircraft and operationType, age, programs enrolled, base, crew model and expected hours.
Build the budgetLine-item budget with sources for every number and a cost-per-hour summary.
ReviewWe walk through it together and adjust for your situation.
Annual checkTwelve months later we compare budget to actuals and reset for the coming year.

Questions

Common questions

Is this for owners or operators?

Both. Owners use it to plan; small Part 135 operators use it to set charter rates that actually cover costs.

Where do the numbers come from?

Manufacturer and program data, your own invoices where available, current fuel and insurance quotes, and our operating experience. Every line shows its source.

Will you tell me if I am overpaying a management company?

Yes. The budget makes management fees and markups visible next to the market.