Where it fits well
- 130 kt cruise supports efficient local and regional flying.
- 850 nm advertised range creates a practical planning radius of about 569 nm with 4 occupants.
- 361 kg realistic payload proxy and 4 seats define the usable cabin mission.
Key figures
Indicative planning data, compiled 2026-07. Verify against the AFM and records.
| Seats | 4 |
| Realistic payload with mission fuel | 361 kg |
| Advertised range | 850 nm |
| Practical planning radius (4 people) | 569 nm |
| Cruise speed | 130 kt |
| Runway need | ~500 m |
| Pressurised | No |
| Fuel | Jet A-1 |
| Fixed annual base | €20k |
| Direct cost per flight hour | €145 |
The ownership trade-off
Excellent visibility, handling and diesel economy, but wooden-airframe inspection and limited global support need consideration.
Cost picture at different usage
- 40 hours/year: about €26k per year ( €645 per flight hour all-in)
- 80 hours/year: about €32k per year ( €395 per flight hour all-in)
- 120 hours/year: about €37k per year ( €312 per flight hour all-in)
- 180 hours/year: about €46k per year ( €256 per flight hour all-in)
Older examples add calendar-driven maintenance: a 2011-built airframe is estimated at €37k 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
- Excellent visibility, handling and diesel economy, but wooden-airframe inspection and limited global support need consideration.
- €20k 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.