PA25 and PA18 Wet Rates

S

Swen

IPA Consumer
If anyone knows or can estimate an approximate wet hourly rate on either of the above aircraft I'd appreciate it.

I need to see if the numbers jive with what I'm thinking for some calculations I need to make.

Also, I know cost would vary depending on aircraft condition and model, but consider the respective aircraft to be "trainers."
 
Swen said:
If anyone knows or can estimate an approximate wet hourly rate on either of the above aircraft I'd appreciate it.
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The PA-25 Pawnee isn't really much of a trainer (having one seat and all..) It is pretty easy to fly, but still, I don't think anyone sane rents them. They burn about 14 gals/hour and cost nothing to insure, so do the math (if you buy one). The operating cost on a Pawnee is probably in the $120/hour range, highly dependent on fuel cost, of course.
 
drunkenbeagle said:
The PA-25 Pawnee isn't really much of a trainer (having one seat and all..) It is pretty easy to fly, but still, I don't think anyone sane rents them. They burn about 14 gals/hour and cost nothing to insure, so do the math (if you buy one). The operating cost on a Pawnee is probably in the $120/hour range, highly dependent on fuel cost, of course.
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I realize they're not a typical trainer. I'm trying to figure the financial value of an offer.

Thanks for the reply.
 
Swen said:
I realize they're not a typical trainer. I'm trying to figure the financial value of an offer.
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I fly a Pawnee, not sure what you mean about the "financial value of an offer?"

They are pretty much obsolete as ag planes, but as banner/glider tugs they aren't bad. I wouldn't pay anyone a dime to get flight time doing either. I didn't pay a dime to get checked out in the Pawnee. (it took about two hours of ground).
 
The PA-25s at the glider operation that I work at is $105 an hour and is only charged by the Hobbs when it is being sent out on aero-retrieves.

That number is pretty average when compared to all of the other glider places that I have flown at.
 
the pawnee still gets a lot of use in areas that have small fields and/or ULV applications. dosen't haul much, but it is quite cost effective if you don't need a more than 150 gallons.

anyway, which engine does it have? I assume there is a wide range of fuel burns since a pawnee could have 150 to 265 horsies.

same is true of the pa-18 supercub. i'd figure fuel burn, plus TBO reserve, plus 15% or 20% for airframe maintenance.
 
tlewis95 said:
The PA-25s at the glider operation that I work at is $105 an hour and is only charged by the Hobbs when it is being sent out on aero-retrieves.

That number is pretty average when compared to all of the other glider places that I have flown at.
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Thanks for info.
 
sundog said:
anyway, which engine does it have? I assume there is a wide range of fuel burns since a pawnee could have 150 to 265 horsies.

same is true of the pa-18 supercub. i'd figure fuel burn, plus TBO reserve, plus 15% or 20% for airframe maintenance.
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I'm not sure which model since the operator has several.
 
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