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Is your aircraft earning its keep?

Put in what the airplane earns and what it costs. See your break-even hours and what moves the number. About three minutes.

The numbers below are examples so you can see how it works. They are not industry averages. Replace them with yours.

The aircraft

What it earns and how much it flies.

Cost of each hour flown

Costs that rise and fall with flying.

Overhaul reserves

Money to set aside each hour so the engine and prop are paid for when they come due. Leave at 0 if you do not reserve.

Fixed costs

What you pay whether the airplane flies or not.

Advanced inputs

Optional. Use these for overhead and for an accounting view.

What if you changed something?

Each change is tested on its own against your numbers above. Results show on the right.

Cash contribution per month

$0

Where the money goes

One month at your current hours.

    Break-even

    Monthly cash contribution at different billable hours.

      What changes the number

      Monthly and yearly effect on cash contribution. Bars go right when it helps.

      A rate increase assumes the same hours. In real life a higher rate can cost you some hours. Downtime assumes the lost hours are not made up later.

      See the math: cash vs accounting

      These numbers tell you how your aircraft is performing. What about the rest of your operation?

      Aircraft economics are one piece of the picture. Scheduling, student progression, admissions and internal processes can have just as much impact.

      The Flight School Operations Review takes a broader look at how your business runs.

      Explore the Operations Review for $2,500

      Just have a question? Let’s talk.

      Educational estimates only. Not accounting, tax or financial advice. Example numbers are illustrative and are not industry averages.

      Cash per month$0
      Break-even0 hrs
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