Where it fits well
- 183 kt cruise supports credible cross-country touring.
- 1169 nm advertised range creates a practical planning radius of about 783 nm with 4 occupants.
- 432 kg realistic payload proxy and 5 seats define the usable cabin mission.
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Photo: Bidgee · CC BY-SA 3.0 au · representative variantKey figures
Indicative planning data, compiled 2026-07. Verify against the AFM and records.
| Seats | 5 |
| Realistic payload with mission fuel | 432 kg |
| Advertised range | 1169 nm |
| Practical planning radius (4 people) | 783 nm |
| Cruise speed | 183 kt |
| Runway need | ~330 m |
| Pressurised | No |
| Fuel | Avgas 100LL |
| Fixed annual base | €39k |
| Direct cost per flight hour | €325 |
The ownership trade-off
High useful load and advanced systems make it a powerful training platform, but acquisition cost and fleet wear are substantial.
Cost picture at different usage
- 40 hours/year: about €52k per year ( €1300 per flight hour all-in)
- 80 hours/year: about €65k per year ( €813 per flight hour all-in)
- 120 hours/year: about €78k per year ( €650 per flight hour all-in)
- 180 hours/year: about €98k per year ( €542 per flight hour all-in)
Older examples add calendar-driven maintenance: a 2011-built airframe is estimated at €71k 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
- High useful load and advanced systems make it a powerful training platform, but acquisition cost and fleet wear are substantial.
- €39k fixed annual planning base before flying a single hour.
- Approximate 330 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.