How much startup money is really needed?

[Joeflyer]

That's really a tough one...depending on which country you are planning to operate in. Planning on buying or leasing the aircraft? Have you done your homework on the area in which you would like to set up a small charter? 500k might be on the low end of a start-up if you plan to buy a new 182 or one that doesn't have alot of time on it. There is so much else to consider beyond buying or leasing an aircraft. Much research on your part needs to be done.