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Today’s bargain blends the fun of a taildragger with vintage style and ease of ownership. With four seats, ample parts availability, and docile handling, this 1954 Cessna 170B checks many boxes in terms of fun and ease of ownership and is available for $79,000 on AircraftForSale. Introduced in 1948, three versions of the Cessna 170 […]

Today’s bargain offers a rare combination—a relatively low price and a relatively new airframe. Derived from the homebuilt Zenith CH640, it was introduced as a certificated type in the mid-1990s, and some 53 appear on the FAA registry today. Today’s example was manufactured in 2003, making it one of the newest certificated aircraft for the […]

Today’s bargain provides ample space for two, great visibility, and legendary Beechcraft quality at an operating cost similar to that of a basic Cessna 150. With only 312 examples produced and around 200 remaining on the FAA registry, the Skipper is a relatively rare type that adds some interesting variety to any ramp. This unique […]

Today’s bargain combines ease of ownership and docile flight characteristics in a fantastic all-around package. With some major airframe upgrades and recent engine maintenance completed and out of the way, this Cessna is ready for many seasons of reliable flying. Pilots interested in a classic cross-country machine with vintage style should consider this 1969 Cessna […]

Today’s Bargain Buy might be one of the most inexpensive and little-known ways to enjoy off-airport and backcountry capability, and it comes in a unique, vintage package. Designed in 1947 and produced for only one year—1949—the Piper PA-16 Clipper offers a charming hodgepodge of qualities that make a fun flying experience. Only 736 examples were […]

Today’s Bargain Buy provides a unique combination of vintage, golden-era flying without many of the compromises that are so often inherent in aging aircraft. A modern interpretation of the classic J3 Cub, the experimental Legend Cub builds upon a legend with a full metal airframe that incorporates no wood, modern covering, and a cabin that’s […]

Today’s Bargain Buy perhaps offers more speed per gallon of fuel burn than any other certified option available. Designed from the start with efficiency in mind, the Mooney M20F can achieve nearly 180 miles per hour on less than 11 gallons per hour. This kind of speed unlocks a wide variety of destinations within the […]

Today’s Top Pick is a unique one—a 1981 Mudry CAP 10B. A fully aerobatic French taildragger derived from the Piel Emeraude, the CAP 10 boasts a long history of aerobatic training and competition. Although more than 300 were built during its initial production run between 1970 and 2007, most operate in Europe, with only 22 […]

Today’s Bargain Buy on AircraftForSale blends classic taildragger fun with docile handling in one of the most economical packages available on the market. Essentially a Cessna 140 without flaps or an electrical system, the 120 was offered as a less-expensive version of the former. Like most 120s, this one has been equipped with an electrical […]