occasional trips with the family would make a 4 seater ideal. bulk of trips will be 1-3 people, so a smaller backseat is acceptable
2006-06-26 02:13:51 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cars & Transportation ➔ Aircraft
Ive flown quite a few general aviation aircraft. The cessna 210 centurion is the workhorse of the G.A. family. They call it the pickup of the sky because it can handle anything. Its a 6 place 310 HP single engine that cruises about 160 knots on 17 gallons per hour. Cost is between 70,000 and 140,000 depending on condition and instrumentation. By the way, they are all used.... Cessna does not manufacture them anymore
2006-07-01 19:10:36 · answer #1 · answered by Brian S 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cessna 172 or Piper Warrior are probably your best bets. There are lots of both, so parts are fairly easy to get and everyone knows how to work on them. They're not that fast, but it sounds like economy is an issue. Whatever, it's not going to be cheap.
I don't recommend Beechcraft if money is a concern; I had a Musketeer for a while and the parts cost was outrageous: $900 for a door latch? Never again.
2006-06-26 04:07:57 · answer #2 · answered by Berry K 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check the followings:
1. CESSNA
i). Cessna SkyHawk---4 seater & ii). Cessna TURBO SKYLANE: Low Cost of Ownership, easy to maintain and speedy---6 seater.
2. RAYTHEON
BeechCraft BONANZA G36---4 seater: Middle Level Cost of Ownership but faster.
3. GULFSTREAM
Gulfstream I, II or III Jets---6 seat configuration---Costly but very high speed and easy maintanance (These plane is made by General Dynamics of US, and are a reputed one, as compared to Lear and Beechcraft & Cessna Jets)
I will prefer Cessna SKYHAWK, as it's very easier to maintain...I know a couple of pilots who praise it.
2006-06-26 02:42:01 · answer #3 · answered by Ask Dr. Dingo 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, if you are a pilot then you know that most single engine non-high performance aircraft all get about the same speed. A skyhawk is probably the way to go for you. Try posing your question to the AOPA as well, and of course their website is filled with info on aircraft ownership.
2006-06-26 02:53:27 · answer #4 · answered by Fun and Games 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Probably A Cessna. These hold about 3-5 people.
2006-06-26 02:23:06 · answer #5 · answered by northfielder24 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
How much money do you have? They ain't that cheap! For cheaper options, turbo props are probably best, but if you are a CEO of a big company i'ld suggest the Bombardier Global Express. Prestige and class IMO
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bombardier_Global_Express
2006-06-26 02:23:17 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you want a smaller airplane that holds a couple people, buy a Cirrus. They are decked out with all the latest gismos and what nots.
2006-06-26 02:26:46 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cirrus!!! My daddy has a SR-22 and it is awesome! Good for if you are taking your family places, it has the little parachute for safety! My dad taught me how to operate the parachute so I can safely get the plane to the ground if he dies or something. Get a Cirrus and teach all your family members how to use the parachute! If you are going to put them in a plane, you should make sure they are going to be as safe as possible.
2006-06-26 04:44:18 · answer #8 · answered by pickle_today 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
BeeDee 5
2006-06-26 08:58:28 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋