How much to own and fly your own plane annually?

[Swass]

I just sold my company (Jan. 1) to a large brokerage firm, many times the size of my own. I have been retained as a key employee, we'll see how that pans out as I've been working on some things on the side (it's always nice to call the shots, now I'm not). My Conquest II went with the sale. I'm still the owner of a couple of recips. Less headaches and a nice payout can sure make a difference in QOL. But not being the boss has some drawbacks as well. Can't win 'em all but you sure can try.