Hi:
W & R Carson and Steve Eberhart asked for details of my estimated build
cost. Here they are.
Keep in mind I have not started building. And I've sourced everything in
the UK. Prices include VAT.
Some builders my feel my labor charge is unjustified. In my view this must
be included to arrive at realistic price. (If a builder is so well off he
doesn't need to recoup the cost at some time, good luck to him). I don't
mean to imply I believe I should be paid for everything I do. That even a
hobby should pay. If the hobby costs a few grand fine. But this one cost
serious money and I for one can't affort to let a large slice of that go
out the window. And what about the next project. Eventually I'll tire of
the Europa's relatively poor performance and want to move up to something
faster, a Glasair III perhaps.
The painting and upholstery is done professionally because a amateur finish
would reduce the sale price.
I've managed to reduce the first estimate by a few thousand. And by buying
in the US I may be able to reduce it more. I'll pass on better prices when
I find them.
Have a good day: Douglas Wagner
Type: Item: Total (incl VAT):
Stage 1 empennage 3,442.75
Stage 2 wings 4,641.25
Stage 3 fuselage 6,462.50
Powerplant Subaru 118 hp 6,462.00
Fitting kit 2,937.50
overflow bottle 39.95
rectifier/regulator 41.13
slipper clutch 323.13
vacuum pump 675.63
Propeller electric, variable speed 1,997.50
Instruments altimeter 199.75
air speed 141.00
vertical speed 129.25
turn and slip 282.00
gyro horizon, RCA22-7 625.10
directional gyro, RCA-11A-8 559.30
standby compass 70.50
Westach hour meter 2A10 41.42
Avionics Terra TX760D Comm 928.25
Terra TRT250D Transponder 1,028.13
Terra height encoder 207.48
Antenna kit 17.63
GPS 705.00
Electrical System wiring, switches etc 528.75
navigation lights 176.25
strobe 229.13
landing light 0.00
intercom 30.55
Finish paint 587.50
paint labor 2,750.00
interior trim 587.50
Trailer 1,568.63
workshop rent 12 mths 3,938.76
Total: 42,355.69
my labor cost 1000 hrs 10,000.00
Minimum Realistic Sale Price 52,355.69
The Practical House Company Ltd
Apt 3, 412 Ormeau Road, BELFAST,
Northern Ireland, BT7 3HY
"Super-insulated houses"
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