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20 Dec 2021 14:32 #1 by John Farrell
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After 25 years of Bonanza ownership,  I don't even think about the money I spend on my ERcoupe!  

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18 Nov 2021 22:27 #2 by Matt Gunsch
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How handy you are and how you get along with your A&P, IA will have a large impact on costs. An owner assist annual can save you money and give you a better idea of the condition of your Coupe and how things work.

A&P, IA, PPSEL
too many years GA and Warbird Maint
Check out the Ercoupe Discussion group on facebook

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17 Nov 2021 16:11 #3 by Larry Snyder
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If you are worried about that, you probably should try another hobby! I've never figured the cost, because it would upset me greatly. I have rarely flown fewer than 100 hours a year, so at least I meet the requirement that owning makes sense. The rule has been that if you fly fewer than 100 hours a year you're better off renting.
I have figured that I've purchased my airplane (based on my original purchase price) a minimum of three times over!
I knew from the outset that this was a a pleasure for me, not an investment. I don't regret one penny I've spent. I just don't know how many that was!

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17 Nov 2021 16:06 #4 by William James
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Hi Kelly

Here is my operational hourly cost of my Ercoupe 415 - C for past 12 months . I flew 35 hours and I computed costs of;

Insurance , hanger , fuel @ $5.50 per hour , annual /IFR certs , oil , misc costs

my hourly cost . . . . . $279.71
I don't think my Seneca was a whole lot higher but then I averaged over 140 hours a year and fuel was about $2.00 cheaper , (everything was cheaper . . . . )
Of course the main reason for the abysmal cost was small number of hours flown . . . I loved every minute of my $279 an hour "Coupe" time . . . . ." The good part , I get about 20 miles to the gallon , better than my old Dodge Van !!
After I send this info to you I have to destroy this message . My wife would not be happy !

Bill

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16 Nov 2021 11:49 #5 by Kelly Brady
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I was wondering if anyone has put together a spreadsheet or jotted down some numbers specific to the Operational cost of ownership on their Ercoupe C models. 

Thank you!

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