Today’s Top Pick is a 2007 Lancair ES-P

Lancair is well known for the aerodynamically efficient, amateur-built experimental aircraft kits it produced for decades. Many of its most popular aircraft are compact, two-place machines that can be effective traveling airplanes as long as the occupants know how to pack lightly. The four-place ES models helped the company move closer to the mainstream in terms of equipment, accommodations, and passenger expectations.

In the familiar quest to cut travel times, the ES-P adds pressurization to allow more comfortable cruising at high altitudes. Turbocharging keeps the power high as the air thins. This combination of speed, comfort, and convenience makes the ES-P an attractive proposition to pilots who want to travel long distances with their families and friends while saving time and avoiding the use of tubing and cannulas to deliver supplemental oxygen in the flight levels.  

This Lancair ES-P has 430 hours on the airframe and on its Continental 400 hp TSIO-550 engine and MT four-blade propeller since overhaul. The aircraft was built from a kit with assistance from RDD Enterprises and features an extended rear pressure bulkhead that provides additional space in the pressurized cabin.

The panel includes dual Garmin G3X Touch displays with 10.6-inch screens, GTN 750 WAAS GPS, GFC 507 autopilot, SL 30 panel-mount Nav/Com, GMA 245R audio panel and a GEA-24 engine monitor module. Additional equipment includes a heated pitot and AOA probe, RDD Thermawing de-ice, prop de-ice, and RDD air conditioning.

Pilots who are interested in well-equipped, high-performance kit-built aircraft should consider this 2007 Lancair ES-P, which is available for $475,000 on AircraftForSale.

You can arrange financing of the aircraft through FLYING Finance. For more information, email info@flyingfinance.com.

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Today’s Top Pick is a 2023 Cirrus SF50 G2+ Vision Jet.

While revolutionary when introduced, the Cirrus Vision Jet has become a common sight on general aviation ramps across the country due to its popularity with private pilots and a range of commercial operators. Much of the aircraft’s appeal stems from the way it was designed around a single pilot, with the goal of making their workload easily manageable.

Many GA pilots are accustomed to flying aircraft with a range of advanced features, including autopilots and GPS navigation systems. In the Vision Jet, pilots transition to a cockpit with fully integrated automation that is several steps ahead of the retrofit technology that many have flown with for years. The difference is palpable.

Cirrus also had passengers in mind when developing the Vision Jet, which has an especially spacious, airy cabin that allows occupants to stretch out and enjoy pressurized comfort. The experience is akin to a personal airliner with first-class-only seating. If you take your family on a long vacation trip in this aircraft, they may not be willing to ever fly at low altitude with piston power again.    

This Vision Jet has just 14 hours on the airframe and its Williams FJ33-5A turbofan engine, which has a 4,000-hour TBO.

The aircraft’s panel features the Garmin G3000-integrated flight deck with the Cirrus Perspective+ Touchscreen interface and Safe Return emergency Autoland system. The avionics package includes synthetic vision, altitude and heading reference system (AHRS), Garmin Class B terrain avoidance warning system (TAWS), traffic collision avoidance system (TCAS), and triple digital transponders. The airplane has a ceiling of 31,000 feet and is certified under Part 135 to operate in reduced vertical separation minimum (RVSM) airspace. 

Pilots interested in owning a well-equipped very light jet (VLJ) that is nearly new should consider this 2023 Cirrus SF50 G2+, which is available for $4 million on AircraftForSale.

You can arrange financing of the aircraft through FLYING Finance. For more information, email info@flyingfinance.com.

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Today’s Top Pick is a 1979 Cessna P210N Centurion.

Cessna’s 210 Centurion has a well-earned reputation as a fast and flexible personal transport machine. It can carry heavier loads than many competing piston singles and maintains the short-field performance for which the Cessna high-wing family of designs is known. A wide, roomy cabin has long been among its selling points. Adding the comfort of pressurization allows pilots to give their passengers more of an airline experience when traveling at higher altitudes while taking advantage of smooth air and favorable winds.

The Centurion for sale here is considered the top of the line among Cessna singles because it has the high-altitude performance and accommodations that match many larger twin-engine models. It makes an ideal family airplane because its ability to fly high without the need for supplemental oxygen means passengers can enjoy the convenience of not having to wear oxygen cannulas in addition to the impressive transit speeds. Pilots will enjoy the airplane’s forgiving flight characteristics and stability, especially when flying IFR.

This 210N has 5,073 hours on the airframe, 324 hours since overhaul on its 310 hp Continental TSIO-520 engine, and 324 hours since new on the Hartzell propeller. The aircraft is equipped with GAMI injectors, Turboplus intercooler, pressurized magnetos, and auxiliary vacuum pump.

The panel includes an Aspen EFD-1000 Pro PFD EFIS system and EFD-1000 MFD, Aspen synthetic vision, 400B Navomatic autopilot, backup HSI with ILS and glideslope, backup altimeter, backup transponder, backup GPS-396, GME 347 audio panel, GNS 430W GPS/Nav/Com, Garmin SL 30 Nav/Com, GTX 330 transponder, ADS-B In and Out and an EDM-700 engine monitor.

Pilots who want to step up to pressurized comfort and flexibility when traveling in the flight levels should consider this 1979 Cessna P210N, which is available for $234,000 on AircraftForSale.

You can arrange financing of the aircraft through FLYING Finance. For more information, email info@flyingfinance.com.

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Today’s Top Pick is a 1977 Beechcraft Baron 58P.

Pilots can gain several advantages by stepping up to a light twin from a single-engine piston aircraft. The redundancy of an extra engine brings a welcome sense of security when flying in IFR conditions, either at night or over forbidding terrain, because the airplane can continue to fly if one engine fails. Pilots who fly in such conditions regularly can reduce their stress level and that of their passengers while enjoying a bump in useful load by flying a twin. The list of  typical advantages over piston singles includes higher climb rates and cruising speeds.

The Baron 58P for sale here is pressurized, which is a rare feature among light twins that gives it the feel of a larger aircraft when flying at higher altitudes. Pilots will appreciate the increased travel speeds available in the flight levels while passengers will be happy to avoid wearing cannulas for supplemental oxygen. The overall experience can approach that of first-class airline travel.

This Baron has 4,207 hours on the airframe and 148 hours since factory remanufacture on each of its 325 hp Continental TSIO-520 engines. The aircraft is equipped with electronic ignition and vortex generators, carries 196 gallons of fuel, and has a maximum takeoff weight of 6,100 pounds.

The panel features Garmin GTN 750 and GTN 650 GPS/Nav/Coms, Flight Stream 510, Garmin 340 audio panel, GTX 345 transponder, Sandel 3308 HSI, King Century IV autopilot, and Gemini engine monitor.

Pilots with complex travel plans that include long stretches over water, mountain terrain, or at night could benefit from the added security of twin-engine redundancy with this Beechcraft Baron 58P, which is available for $265,000 on AircraftForSale.

You can arrange financing of the aircraft through FLYING Finance. For more information, email info@flyingfinance.com.

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Today’s Top Pick is a 1975 Cessna 414 Chancellor.

Cessna’s 414 Chancellor was the last of the company’s pressurized 400-series twins and was meant to bridge the price gap between its nonpressurized models and the flagship 421 Golden Eagle. Many 414s were pressed into Part 135 service with small charter and air taxi operators, but the model was also popular with owner pilots as a personal aircraft for business and leisure travel. Pilots who have flown the 414 regularly generally sing its praises because of its combination of performance, comfort, and economy.

Flying in the roomy, cabin-class 414 is a pleasure in part because there is plenty of space to move around and find a comfortable seating position. The pressurized cabin is quiet enough to hold conversations without headsets, and there is a lot of storage space inside for provisions and personal items needed during the flight.The Chancellor also performs well on fairly short strips, giving pilots an extra measure of flexibility when choosing destinations. The thought of long cross-country family trips in a 414, flying high above the Rocky Mountains and other potentially threatening terrain, is inspiring. 

This 1975 414 has 7,140 hours on the airframe, 1,120 hours since overhaul on each of its 335 hp RAM Vi-modified Continental TSIO-520 engines, and 35 hours since overhaul on the propellers. The aircraft received a new interior and paint in 1994 and is equipped with air conditioning and vortex generators.

The panel features King KMA 24 audio panel and KX 155 Nav/Com, Garmin 430W GPS/Com, Garmin 200 MFD, 330ES transponder, and Collins AP107 autopilot with Flight Director.

Pilots who need more power, speed, and load-carrying capacity than a typical entry-level light twin should consider this turbocharged, pressurized 1975 Cessna 414, which is available for $100,000 on AircraftForSale.

You can arrange financing of the aircraft through FLYING Finance. For more information, email info@flyingfinance.com.

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Today’s Top Pick is a 1978 Beechcraft B60 Duke.

Many general aviation pilots who are determined to advance to ever more complex high-performance aircraft will eventually end up in pressurized cabin-class twins. Those wishing to give their passengers an airliner experience could do it easily in this Beechcraft B60 Duke.

Fred, a longtime pilot friend who encouraged me to train for a private pilot certificate, owned several aircraft through the years including a Citabria, Cessna 182, and Piper Aztec. He had nice things to say about all of them, but the best stories always focused on the Duke, the last airplane he bought and clearly the most satisfying for him to fly. I think of him every time I see a Duke on the ramp.

This 1978 Beechcraft B60 Duke has 1,950 hours on the airframe and 1,200 hours on each engine. The panel includes a Garmin 530 WAAS, 430 WAAS, Century 41 autopilot, Garmin transponder, Stormscope, radar, and ADF.

Pilots who want the smooth, speedy and comfortable high-altitude cruise available with powerful engines and a pressurized cabin should consider this 1978 Beechcraft B60 Duke, which is available for $339,000 on AircraftForSale.

You can arrange financing of the aircraft through FLYING Finance. For more information, email info@flyingfinance.com.

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Today’s Top Pick is a 2012 Piper PA-46-350P Malibu Mirage.

For many newly certificated private pilots, just being able to fly as pilot in command is enough to keep them satisfied—for a while. Soon it becomes clear that while traveling by air is wonderful, traveling a bit faster would be better. Our en route altitudes creep upward as we try to eke out as many knots as possible from our aircraft. Oxygen systems are handy, but some people are uncomfortable wearing cannulas or a mask in flight. Suddenly our need for speed has grown into a need for pressurization.

The aforementioned process is a natural evolution for aviators, and this Piper could be a key component. Its wide, roomy cabin and plush, leather-trimmed adjustable seats give passengers the pressurized comfort and smooth ride associated with high-altitude airline travel without the dreaded cramped, middle-seat experience.

While many piston pilots will tell you their aircraft cruise close to 200 knots or “flirt” with that magic number, this turbocharged Malibu Mirage will reliably take you well beyond. Unlike many models on the used market, this aircraft was designed from the beginning to fly high and fast.

This Piper PA-46-350P Malibu Mirage has 940 hours on its airframe and engine, which has a 2,000-hour TBO. The panel features a Garmin G1000 avionics suite, including dual GDU 1040 10-inch primary flight displays, a single GDU 1500 15-inch multifunction display, dual GIA 63W nav/com/ILS/WAAS GPS units, dual GRS 77 attitude and heading reference systems, GTX33 transponder, GFC 700 autopilot, synthetic vision, and more.

A 2012 Malibu Mirage like this, with a pressurized, air-conditioned cabin, is appealing for several reasons, including the potential value it represents. For many pilots, this airplane offers advanced performance, equipment, and capability compared with new piston models at similar prices. If flying high and fast in pressurized comfort suits your style of travel, you should consider this Malibu Mirage, which is available for $915,000 on AircraftForSale.

You can arrange financing of the aircraft through FLYING Financial Group. For more information, email info@flyingfinancial.com.

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Today’s Top Pick is a 1978 Rockwell Commander 700

The 1970s were a vibrant time for general aviation, with sales growing and new designs regularly arriving on the market. One of the more interesting developments was Rockwell’s Commander 700 twin, which resulted from a collaboration with Fuji Heavy Industries, the company behind Subaru cars and a diverse range of transportation products.

The aircraft, sometimes called the Fuji-Rockwell Commander 700, reflects how the light twin market was evolving toward more capable and complex aircraft offering larger cabins with pressurization aimed at maximizing passenger comfort. A second version with more powerful engines called the 710 was in the works as well, but production was cut short when Rockwell sold its GA business to Gulfstream in 1979. While only a few dozen of the 700 series were built, there is support for them within the wider Commander and Aero Commander owner communities.

This 700 has an upgraded panel with modern avionics, including a Garmin GTN 750 and GNS 430 GPS, Aspen Pro 1000 primary flight display, GTX 345 ADS-B transponder, and King KFC 200 autopilot. Additional equipment includes deice boots, heated propellers, and heated windshield.

This aircraft has 7,982 hours on the airframe, with 392 hours on one of its 340 hp Lycoming TIO-540 engines and 880 on the other. Both propellers have logged 165.8 hours since overhaul. Paint and interior are original.

Pilots looking for a roomy, air-conditioned light twin that can fly high without passengers having to strap on supplemental oxygen should consider this Commander 700, especially if they like to spark conversation wherever they land. This unique airplane is available for $220,000 on AircraftForSale.

You can arrange financing of the aircraft through FLYING Financial Group. For more information, email info@flyingfinancial.com.

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I trace this interest to a fly-in about 10 years ago that included a display of new aircraft, the highlight of which was a TBM. The airplane’s doors were open, but the interior was roped off. That did not matter as I could easily imagine how plush and comfortable that cabin was. The smell of leather and new carpeting wafted. This was my first meeting with a brand-new airplane and it made an impression.

Since then, I have crossed paths with TBMs with increasing frequency. There is one that I see regularly at Essex County Airport (KCDW) in Fairfield, New Jersey, near my home. Last spring my wife and I encountered one on the ramp at Montauk Airport (KMTP) in New York. A couple of weeks later, we parked next to another in Hancock County-Bar Harbor Airport (KBHB) in Maine.

We have seen these airplanes so often that my nonaviation-obsessed wife and sons recognize them and have begun gathering performance data. They know the TBM cruises at about double Annie’s speed, meaning it could get to Bar Harbor in just over an hour from our home base at Sussex Airport (KFWN) in New Jersey. That blistering pace makes Annie seem a bit slow. Family members are also aware that the TBM can fly above 20,000 feet without supplemental oxygen because it is pressurized. They could also stretch out more comfortably in its six-seat cabin.

In a way my family’s attraction to the TBM is more practical than mine. They see an opportunity to save time reaching destinations. I just love the way the airplane looks. To me, it is the epitome of form following function. My practical considerations, though, which include the family budget, mean this aircraft is unlikely to move beyond the fantasy phase. Still, there is nothing wrong with dreaming. Indeed, this airplane helped convince me to begin instrument training because it really is an IFR machine and, well, you never know what direction life might take. Best to be prepared.

Back to reality. Annie is still ideal for my family’s needs, which include traveling to a lot of small, out-of-the way airports with short runways. Most of our trips are flown at relatively low altitudes and cover less than 500 nm, so Annie flies high enough and fast enough for us. She also looks great, in my opinion, and always holds her own on the ramp.

Like most pilots, I am always looking at interesting aircraft that are on the market or under development whether I want something new or not. In my case, I am still getting to know Annie and truly enjoying the process, so there is no real motivation to trade up. But I have not lost my ambition, and the appeal of eventually flying something with more complexity and performance is real. It makes sense to keep a few candidates in mind.

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Today’s Top Pick is a 2008 Daher-SOCATA TBM 850

The six-seat TBM series of turboprop singles garnered acclaim as one of the fastest turboprop-driven personal aircraft available and as an aspirational goal for pilots looking to advance in the ranks of general aviation performance. These aircraft are also known for their thoughtful, efficient design and attractive lines that demand attention on the ramp.

I recall poking my head through the open air-stair door of a TBM like this one that was on display at a fly-in several years back. Its beautifully trimmed cabin seemed luxurious and vast—and it was, compared with the well-worn Cessna 172 I was flying at the time. 

This 850 has 1,117 hours on the airframe and its Pratt & Whitney PT6-66D engine, and it has recorded 767 landings. The panel is highlighted by a Garmin G1000 NXi integrated flight deck with dual Garmin GDU 1050A 10-inch PFDs and a GDU 1550 15-inch MFD. Other features include four-color radar, SiriusXM weather and synthetic vision. The autopilot includes a Garmin GMC 710 mode controller with GTA 82 yaw autotrim.

Pilots who want to climb above 20,000 feet and cruise at more than 300 ktas while transporting family, friends, or business associates in pressurized comfort should consider this TBM 850, which is available for $2,495,000 on AircraftForSale.

You can arrange financing of the airplane through FLYING Financial Group. For more information, email info@flyingfinancial.com.

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