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Originally Posted by tmpendergrass
But at least you're states not bankrupt with huge unemployment, but I digress.
Look on airnav for the fuel prices. Fuel is consistently in the mid $7 range these days  What kind of cruise speed do you get out of your 6a at 10GPH? I assume thats at high power settings and ROP.(Lets not get into the whole ROP vs LOP discussion here) 
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Checking AirNav Fuel Prices for SNA, I see that you're paying FS (Full Service)price @ $7.82 gal. That will typically add $.25 - $1 per gal to your fill. As you mentioned, definitely consider flying to another stop to fill up or, stop and fill (better) before you land and park it.
Additionally, another thing to consider with building/owning is the factor of renting a spam can for a weekend. At my airport, WJF, if I want to rent to hop over to Vegas or Laughlin or any other weekend stay, they want me to pay for the time they're not renting it, minimum 4 hours. If I take off Friday for a 1.75 hr flight, park it, don't fly it Saturday, fly it back on Sunday for the same time, I've got 3.5 hours on it and they'd like you to pay for 12. NOPE! Owning is much better!! Fly on your own time, when you want!
Best wishes on the decision. (whisper in the ear) *build* *build* *build*
