JumpStart by Robb Armstrong for October 13, 2022

I like the pun about staying grounded; and yes, he finally told his family (well at least some of them) that he’s retiring

I must agree with his dad though that a nice necklace would have sufficed.

Does the jet comes with a pilot?

The WHAT?! Just lifted the plane 20 feet off the ground.

And Boom goes the dynamite.. about time.

I hope they can afford it once the 1-year “gift” expires:

Cessna Citation CJ2+ Total Costs – Annual cost flying 200 hours per year

Crew Salary $203,856

Crew Training $25,285

Hangar $27,159

Insurance $16,959

Management $48,000

Miscellaneous Fixed $30,000

Total Fixed Costs $351,259

Fuel Cost $122,800

Maintenance $50,800

Engine Overhaul $60,400

Crew / Landing / Handling $45,000

Miscellaneous Variable $5,000

Total Variable Costs $284,000

Total Annual Costs $635,259

Almost didn’t notice the little people in the first panel…

I hope Marcus has a good prenup.

It’s what a man does for his woman.

As long as he keeps his old truck, he’ll stay grounded!

So, he’ll be able to lease it out when he’s not using it. That should more than cover the costs.

“….The last year I can afford to get off the ground.”

Marcus’ reason for leaving the NFL makes as little sense as Dana & Del Ray’s relationship or Dana (at all).

How long before Dad wants to learn how to fly the Cessna?

I like how even the plane looks surprised in the last panel as Marcus drops his bombshell.