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Where it fits well
- 155 kt cruise supports credible cross-country touring.
- 709 nm advertised range creates a practical planning radius of about 475 nm with 4 occupants.
- 342 kg realistic payload proxy and 5 seats define the usable cabin mission.
Key figures
Indicative planning data, compiled 2026-07. Verify against the AFM and records.
| Seats | 5 |
| Realistic payload with mission fuel | 342 kg |
| Advertised range | 709 nm |
| Practical planning radius (4 people) | 475 nm |
| Cruise speed | 155 kt |
| Runway need | ~514 m |
| Pressurised | No |
| Fuel | Avgas 100LL |
| Fixed annual base | €32k |
| Direct cost per flight hour | €230 |
The ownership trade-off
Modern, safe and easy to operate, but cabin payload falls quickly with five occupants and ownership costs exceed conventional trainers.
Cost picture at different usage
- 40 hours/year: about €41k per year ( €1030 per flight hour all-in)
- 80 hours/year: about €50k per year ( €630 per flight hour all-in)
- 120 hours/year: about €60k per year ( €497 per flight hour all-in)
- 180 hours/year: about €73k per year ( €408 per flight hour all-in)
Older examples add calendar-driven maintenance: a 2011-built airframe is estimated at €56k 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
- Modern, safe and easy to operate, but cabin payload falls quickly with five occupants and ownership costs exceed conventional trainers.
- €32k fixed annual planning base before flying a single hour.
- Approximate 514 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.
- Short and medium regional trips, accepting fuel stops when conditions require.
- Recreational, training or personal travel where operating efficiency is more important than airline-like speed.