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YLAC Dynamic

YLAC Dynamic

Price:€99,500

Engine:1,352cc 4-cylinder 80bhp/103Nm torque

Weight:254kg

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Fuel Capacity:75 litres

Cruising Speed:220km/h

Seats:2

CO2 emissions:146g/km (at cruising speed of 212km/h

MPG:42.9 / L/100km: 6.5

Fuel:Standard unleaded or aviation fuel

And how it compares to its "rivals"

Range Rover 3.6 TDV8 VOGUE SE

Price: €138,000

Engine: 3,630cc 8-cylinder 272bhp / 640Nm torque

Weight: 2717kg

Fuel Capacity: 104 litres

Max Speed: 220km/h

Seats: 5

CO2 emissions: 299 g/km

MPG: 25.1 / l/100km: 11.2

Fuel: Diesel

Porsche 911 Carrera Coupé

Price: €132,750

Engine: 3,596cc 6-cylinder 325bhp / 370Nm torque

Weight: 1470kg

Fuel Capacity: 64 litres

Max Speed: 220km/h

Seats: 2

CO2 emissions: 266 g/km

MPG: 25.7 / l/100km: 11.2

Fuel: Unleaded petrol

Okay, I want one - what next?

A 10 per cent deposit is required to order a Dynamic, followed by a further 50 per cent of the total cost four months before delivery. It takes 12 weeks to build the Dynamic and the aircraft itself can be chosen in a variety of colours and with a variety of aircraft livery art. The aircraft can be delivered to its new owner, or it can be collected from the factory in Slovakia.

If you are interested in buying or trying out a Dynamic, tel: 0044 20 8866 6896 or visit the Yeoman Light Aircraft Company website:

www.ylac.com.

How do I get my pilot's licence?

Licence required: A private pilot's licence (PPL)

Where can I train: National Flight Centre, Weston Airport, Leixlip, Co Kildare. Tel: 01-628 2930 or e-mail info@nfc.ie

What plane will I be flying: Cessna 150

What will it cost?

Cost of 45 hours' instruction (minimum required to obtain licence): €7,875

Landing fees: €300

Ground school: €500

Student equipment: €300

Class 2 Medical: €120

Licence Fees: €180

Exam Fees: €124

Flight Test Fee: €390

Total cost: 9,789