Where it fits well
- 139 kt cruise supports efficient local and regional flying.
- 650 nm advertised range creates a practical planning radius of about 435 nm with 4 occupants.
- 328 kg realistic payload proxy and 4 seats define the usable cabin mission.
Photo: Arpingstone · Public domain · representative variantKey figures
Indicative planning data, compiled 2026-07. Verify against the AFM and records.
| Seats | 4 |
| Realistic payload with mission fuel | 328 kg |
| Advertised range | 650 nm |
| Practical planning radius (4 people) | 435 nm |
| Cruise speed | 139 kt |
| Runway need | ~500 m |
| Pressurised | No |
| Fuel | Avgas 100LL |
| Fixed annual base | €14k |
| Direct cost per flight hour | €135 |
The ownership trade-off
Fast and simple with excellent visibility, but bonded structure and limited specialist support require careful inspection.
Cost picture at different usage
- 40 hours/year: about €62k per year ( €1558 per flight hour all-in)
- 80 hours/year: about €68k per year ( €846 per flight hour all-in)
- 120 hours/year: about €73k per year ( €609 per flight hour all-in)
- 180 hours/year: about €81k per year ( €451 per flight hour all-in)
Older examples add calendar-driven maintenance: a 2011-built airframe is estimated at €30k 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
- Fast and simple with excellent visibility, but bonded structure and limited specialist support require careful inspection.
- €14k fixed annual planning base before flying a single hour.
- Approximate 500 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.