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Old November 19th, 2012, 14:25   #14
Debrief
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The rate for the 172 is a flat $110/hr, gas included. From the ramp to overhead to the field ranges on 15 minutes to 35 minutes depending on which of the fields in is play for the day, so the overhead ranges for $120 to $50 for ferry time. Endurance is 4.5 hours, the maximum loiter time is about 3 hours. Maximum cost for a sortie is $440. At a larger milsim with ~80 players, an additional $5 per player on top of game fees covers 100% of the cost, with the aircrew taking no cash. Additional players results in less additional cost per player.

There's no issue with comms interfering, no radio NAV aids are used during VFR operations. VHF radios should be able to communicate with no issue, seeing as there's no obstruction between the operator and the aircraft when airborne, and the area of operations isn't father than 5NM away from the field.

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