Q: What are the Interactive Aircraft Budget Analyzers™?
A: The Interactive Aircraft Budget Analyzers™ are fully interactive software programs designed to calculate the operating costs of your aircraft and/or the general operating costs of 172 of the most popular aircraft operating
Q: Do I have to purchase different software packages to receive the various types of aircraft?
A: We have broken down the aircraft types into four different software versions. We also offer a version without an aircraft database and a version that includes all the aircraft databases.
The various versions are listed below:
· Lite Edition
· Piston Edition
· Turbo Prop Edition
· Helicopter Edition
· Jet Edition
· Full Edition
Q: I have more than one computer. What does it cost to place this software on more than one system?
A:
The software versions above allow you one license which gives you the ability to download and run the software from one site (computer). The additional license costs are listed below:
1) Lite Edition – Each additional license is $30.00 per license.
2) Piston Edition - Each additional license is $50.00 per license.
3) Turbo Prop Edition - Each additional license is $50.00 per license.
4) Helicopter Edition - Each additional license is $50.00 per license.
5) Jet Edition - Each additional license is $50.00 per license.
6) Full Edition - Each additional license is $75.00 per license.
Q: Do I have to use the preloaded aircraft numbers? (Applicable only to software versions that include an aircraft database).
A: No. One of the best features of the Budget Analyzer is the ability for you to create your own unique budget just by clicking on the “My Aircraft” choice.
Q: Can I change any of the numbers in a preloaded aircraft? (Applicable only to software versions that include an aircraft database).
A: Yes. The Budget Analyzer allows you to insert your own specific numbers in any white box to achieve the accurate operating numbers for your specific aircraft.
Q: If I change the numbers in a preloaded aircraft, will I lose the preloaded information? (Applicable only to software versions that include an aircraft database).
A: No. If you are using the numbers from a preloaded aircraft and manually change those numbers, clicking on the “Load Default Aircraft” button will reinstate all preloaded default numbers.
Q: Where do these preloaded numbers come from? (Applicable only to software versions that include an aircraft database).
A: All of the preloaded aircraft numbers used in the Budget Analyzer™ are derived from numerous sources and are averaged to create general use numbers. These general use numbers should only be used as guidelines.
Q: What preloaded operating numbers are included? (Applicable only to software versions that include an aircraft database).
A: Included in operating numbers are:
- Gallons per hour used
- Airframe maintenance expenses
- Engine reserve expense
- Average crew salaries including benefits
- Average hangar expense
- Average insurance expense:
- Miscellaneous expenses which include:
- Weather service
- Recurrent training
- Refurbishing costs
- Navigation charts
Q: Can I change the amount of hours I fly to compare costs?
A: Yes. The Budget Analyzer lets you change the number of hours you anticipate utilizing the aircraft. This change is instantly carried over through all budget numbers, percentages, and charts.
Q: Can I change the fuel cost?
A: Yes. Choose from any of the preloaded fuel costs or interactively add in any dollar amount you desire. All budget items related to fuel costs will instantly update.
Q: Can I save a budget I created?
A: Yes. Your budgets can be saved on a monthly basis for future reference or for month-to-month comparison.
Q: Can I print out my budget?
A: Yes. You can print budgets for future reference or for month-to-month comparison.
Q: Can I export my budget numbers?
A: Yes. The current budget numbers will be exported as a tab delimited file which will allow you to import into programs such as Excel, Access, etc.
Q: Can I do side-by-side comparisons of my budgets?
A: Yes. The comparison area gives you the ability to compare up to four different aircraft. You can compare aircraft that you have created with preloaded aircraft or compare all preloaded aircraft. (Applicable only to software versions that include an aircraft database). You can also compare four aircraft that you have created from scratch.
Q: What other features are included in all the Budget Analyzer line of products?
A: In addition to the numerous budgeting capabilities included with this software, the Budget Analyzer also includes:
- Aircraft Payment - Calculates your aircraft payment and instantly carries that payment amount over to all related budget items. The analyzer also allows you to input your monthly lease payment
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- Depreciation Schedule System – Figures 5-year & 7-year depreciation schedules instantly
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- Trip Cost Calculator - The trip cost calculator provides an interactive area where you can figure the estimated time and cost of a trip. All pertinent numbers from the trip cost calculator flow over to the justification section.
- Justification Section – Instantly computes justification for any trip based on time saved and interactive employee values.
Q: Who can benefit from using the Budget Analyzer line of products?
A: Anyone who flies, buys, sells, finances or utilizes aircraft will find the Interactive Aircraft Budget Analyzer an invaluable software tool.
Even if you do not currently own an aircraft but might be considering an aircraft purchase in the future, the Budget Analyzer line of products can help you make an informed decision as far as various aircraft operating costs are concerned.
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