Where it fits well
- 109 kt cruise supports efficient local and regional flying.
- 350 nm advertised range creates a practical planning radius of about 234 nm with 4 occupants.
- 349 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 | 349 kg |
| Advertised range | 350 nm |
| Practical planning radius (4 people) | 234 nm |
| Cruise speed | 109 kt |
| Runway need | Vertical |
| Pressurised | No |
| Fuel | Avgas 100LL |
| Fixed annual base | €21k |
| Direct cost per flight hour | €340 |
The ownership trade-off
Better hot-and-high capability than the Raven I, but overhaul status remains more important than calendar age alone.
Cost picture at different usage
- 40 hours/year: about €35k per year ( €865 per flight hour all-in)
- 80 hours/year: about €48k per year ( €603 per flight hour all-in)
- 120 hours/year: about €62k per year ( €515 per flight hour all-in)
- 180 hours/year: about €82k per year ( €457 per flight hour all-in)
Older examples add calendar-driven maintenance: a 2011-built airframe is estimated at €61k 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
- Better hot-and-high capability than the Raven I, but overhaul status remains more important than calendar age alone.
- €21k fixed annual planning base before flying a single hour.
- Component life and mission-specific landing permissions dominate real-world utility.
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.