What are the best SE/ME light aircraft for small trips around 3-5 people + pilot and around 650+nm range. Most trips will be from DC to Pittsburgh or DC to norfolk. The 650 would cover most of the longer trips. The issue I am having so far is the useful load.
I have been looking at Bonanza/saratoga/Mooneys/ Cessna 206 & 210's. I have only flown 172s and PA-44s so my experience is minimal with other aircraft.
for light ME aircraft I was thinking Beechcraft Baron Cesna 310 and piper twin comanche.
Price may be an issue so the nicer planes like a brand new piper mirage might be out of the question.
Any suggestions considering operating costs useful load etc...
What would the insurance minimums be for most of these aircraft maybe like 10hours PIC like most aircraft rental locations require?
I have been looking at Bonanza/saratoga/Mooneys/ Cessna 206 & 210's. I have only flown 172s and PA-44s so my experience is minimal with other aircraft.
for light ME aircraft I was thinking Beechcraft Baron Cesna 310 and piper twin comanche.
Price may be an issue so the nicer planes like a brand new piper mirage might be out of the question.
Any suggestions considering operating costs useful load etc...
What would the insurance minimums be for most of these aircraft maybe like 10hours PIC like most aircraft rental locations require?