Hi Max

If only our fuel was as cheep as yours, we would do a lot more flying. 100LL £7 per US gallon that's around 11 USD.

Edmund,

Now that you have brought up fuels costs in your country, I have to ask. How does the government in England (or other European countries) feel about GA and are there any fees associated with flying, whether it be VFR or IFR? The US government has been threatening us with "user fees" in the past and it seems that it is being brought back to our attention in recent weeks.

Thanks,
John

P.S. Looking forward to more pictures.

Love the registration #

Hi John

At the moment there are no VFR or IFR charges in Europe for aircraft under 2500kg, thou like you it's being discussed. Landing fees vary from country to country. In the UK, which is not very GA friendly landing at a CAT 3 airfield like Newquay EGHQ will cost around £70 including VAT, plus parking (i had to divert there in bad wheather returning form France and use thier ILS, exspensive). France on the other hand is GA friendly and a joy to fly there, same sized airfield 12 Euros free parking. If you have to divert it's free. I plan to fly more in France as it's only 30 mins from Bodmin in the Bo and I can claime back 39p a litre in tax on the fuel. As G VTAL can hold 454 litres that saves £177!

Regards
Ed

More pics of G VTAL in flight, taken by my friend Simon in the club 172.

Schhwwwiiiinng !