Where it fits well
- 181 kt cruise supports credible cross-country touring.
- 1127 nm advertised range creates a practical planning radius of about 755 nm with 4 occupants.
- 221 kg realistic payload proxy and 4 seats define the usable cabin mission.
Photo: The Bushranger · CC BY-SA 4.0 · representative variantKey figures
Indicative planning data, compiled 2026-07. Verify against the AFM and records.
| Seats | 4 |
| Realistic payload with mission fuel | 221 kg |
| Advertised range | 1127 nm |
| Practical planning radius (4 people) | 755 nm |
| Cruise speed | 181 kt |
| Runway need | ~701 m |
| Pressurised | No |
| Fuel | Avgas 100LL |
| Fixed annual base | €15k |
| Direct cost per flight hour | €180 |
The ownership trade-off
The Corvalis 350 combines 4-seat piston-aircraft utility with about 1,085 NM reported range and about 181 kt reported cruise, while payload, runway and operating-cost figures remain indicative and should be verified for the specific aircraft before making a decision.
Cost picture at different usage
- 40 hours/year: about €32k per year ( €803 per flight hour all-in)
- 80 hours/year: about €39k per year ( €491 per flight hour all-in)
- 120 hours/year: about €47k per year ( €388 per flight hour all-in)
- 180 hours/year: about €57k per year ( €318 per flight hour all-in)
Older examples add calendar-driven maintenance: a 2011-built airframe is estimated at €35k per year at 80 hours. Condition, engine time remaining and avionics matter more than the year itself — price the aircraft in front of you, not the model.
Limitations to price honestly
- The Corvalis 350 combines 4-seat piston-aircraft utility with about 1,085 NM reported range and about 181 kt reported cruise, while payload, runway and operating-cost figures remain indicative and should be verified for the specific aircraft before making a decision.
- €15k fixed annual planning base before flying a single hour.
- Approximate 701 m take-off requirement must be checked against runway, surface, slope, temperature and loading.
Recommended missions
- Family and small-group touring with a weight-and-balance check for every trip.
- Longer regional missions, with reserves and payload reducing brochure range.
- Recreational, training or personal travel where operating efficiency is more important than airline-like speed.