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Lots of folks are wondering about, or complaining about, the seemingly high prices of Light-Sport Aircraft. Recently a prior editor-in-chief of EAA publications, Scott Spangler, wrote a blog on JetWhine. Scott focused on expensive avionics as one reason LSA cost so much. While a factual observation, I believe the price increase is more complex. *** […]
Piaggio Aero P.180 Avanti II Price: $6.8 million* Engine: 2 Pratt & Whitney PT6A-66B Shaft Horsepower: 850 (derated from 1630) Max Takeoff Weight (lbs.): 12,050 Useful Load (lbs.): 4300 Max Payload (lbs.): 2000 Empty Weight, Std. (lbs.): 7800 Wing Span (ft.): 46.03 Cabin Height (ft.): 5.74 Cabin Width (ft.): 6.07 Cabin Length (ft.): 14.93 PERFORMANCE […]
When does it make sense to train in a $220,000, four-seater when you could use a $140,000, two-place model instead?
Zenith Aircraft of Mexico, Mo., builds durable, all-metal, light-sport aircraft with an emphasis on fun
2008 Cessna Skyhawk 172R New price: $219,500 Engine make/model: Lycoming IO-360-L2A Horsepower@altitude: 160@SL TBO hrs.: 2000 Fuel type: 100/100LL Propeller type: 75-inch, 2-blade FP Landing gear type: Tri./Fixed Max ramp weight (lbs.): 2457 Gross weight (lbs.): 2450 Landing weight (lbs.): 2450 Empty weight, std. (lbs.): 1699 Useful load, std. (lbs.): 751 Payload, full std. fuel […]
The 1000 is the apex of the ultraluxurious Twin Commander line of corporate turboprops
1982 Twin Commander 685A Gross Weight (lbs.): 11,200 Empty Weight (lbs.): 7192 Useful Load (lbs.): 4008 Seats: 9 PERFORMANCE Rate Of Climb (fpm): 2802 Rate Of Climb, Single-Engine (fpm): 985 Max Cruise Speed, FL290 (kts.): 303 Source: Twin Commander Aircraft
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