Best airplane for the money

[meritflyer]

I would have to say is an older model (2003 or so) Cirrus SR-22.

Pretty amazing to see them sub $200K.

 

[jtrain609]

You buying one?

 

[meritflyer]

You buying one?

The lack of flying clubs in SLC has my attention.

 

[bdhill1979]

I would have to say is an older model (2003 or so) Cirrus SR-22.

Pretty amazing to see them sub $200K.

I like your sleaves

 

[meritflyer]

Get off my property.

 

[jtrain609]

The lack of flying clubs in SLC has my attention.

You're moving back home?

 

[Seggy]

merit I would like to send you a PM can you clear out your box?

 

[Joe Gremlin]

Best plane for the money for what mission? A cirrus isn't a good plane if a 172 or a Cub is what fits your mission.

 

[USMCmech]

RV-7

Sole drawback is only 2 seats.

 

[ctab5060X]

The best airplane for the money is not necessarily one that you can get for a reasonable amount of money. Like Joe said, you also have to look at the "mission" the airplane will be fulfilling.

What is the initial purchase price for the aircraft as compared to other aircraft of similar performance and "mission" capabilities. Is there something else out there that would do the same job for a lesser price? Or is your heart just set on an SR-22?

Furthermore, the "best airplane for the money" includes more than just the purchase price. How much are you going to spend on insurance, maintenance and upkeep, fuel burn. That kind of stuff can add up fast if not considered during the initial purchase. If one airplane costs more initially but is cheaper to operate in the long term, then it might just be the best airplane for the money.

 

[PGT]

I would have to say is an older model (2003 or so) Cirrus SR-22.

Pretty amazing to see them sub $200K.

I saw 4 people get out of one today, 1 fairly large guy, plus some serious baggage. The flight was 1:30min, not sure if they were over gross but if the payload impressed me.

 

[JayAre]

Im still a fan of the Cessna 210 at least the M model or later. Good range, speed, and payload.

 

[WacoFan]

Staggerwing - even at $250k plus

 

[ASpilot2be]

I am thinking Cherokee 140

 

[ctab5060X]

I am thinking Cherokee 140

Eh, two seats... better be something I can turn upside down

 

[ASpilot2be]

Eh, two seats... better be something I can turn upside down

:laff: I want a good cruiser.

 

[OhioStatePilot]

Comanche 250 - quick, cheap, efficient, good payload

 

[OldTownPilot]

I'd go with a M20J for the best balance of speed and efficiency....This is as long as you and the the person that you are flying with are less than 6' and 200 lbs.

For me, RV-7 all the way. You can even hang it up side down

 

[Sprint100]

Cozy Mark IV. Find a partially completed project and I guarantee you'll spend way less than 50K. 4-seater, 200-220 cruise, 1100 nm radius, a little over 1,000 useful load.
Best of all you don't have to pay more for that part just because it says certified, but the exact same part is at Auto Zone for alot less.

 

[Holocene]

I am thinking Cherokee 140

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