Andreas

Thanks for all the great info guys... reason I am looking to get as much info as possible is due to the fact that I have a limited income... I feel that some people on here don't have that problem and are able to spend, well, what ever it cost and don't really have to worry. Also, the plane I was looking at was priced at CAN$60K with 3000Hr Total Time and 350Hr SMOH on a IO360 Engine, Prop has 10Hr Since Overhaul. Any comments on the price?

All great info guys... thanks... Just to be clear, I never actually owned my own airplane... been renting until now....

Hey all, I am looking at purchasing my first Retract, Variable Pitch prop airplane and I am looking for feedback in regards to operating cost... I live in Canada and will do a lot of Mountain Flying (Rocky Mountains) and was wondering what the true, average operating cost is for a Mooney or Similar. I've already got my insurance quote which came in at just under CAN$1700/year. Not bad considering all my 300Hr TT is in a Cessna 172..., The quote is subject to 10hr of dual instructions... I am curious on additional cost... Annual, Engine Reserve, 100hr inspections, etc... Has anyone experience in operating one out of a grass strip? Mountain Flying? I am interested in some current data, not something from 5, 10 or more years ago... Thanks in advance. Andreas