The best single piston?

Tough question to answer...It's like asking which is the best twin engine jet? An MD-80 is a fine twin engine jet to haul people/stuff around, but an A-10 is a better twin to blow up tanks and armored vehicles.

The 172 has proven itself to be one of the best all-around single engine aircraft around.
 
I like the Piper Malibu Mirage. Hopefully I will start flying one soon and getting paid.
 
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Actually, if you're not trying to blow stuff up, the A-36 Bonanza and the F-33A have to be the Mercedes of all single-engine pistons. Beech builds a very nice aircraft however very expensive as well.
 
Having flown a 210, an A36, and a Malibu Mirage, I'd have to say the Malibu is hands down the best piston single out there. It's got a decent ramp presence, fairly comfortable for passengers in the back, and good performance. You can't beat 215 KTAS at FL250 in a piston single.
 
Wait... I though you didn't care about speed
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You know what's funny... pilots love to fly, but once in the air they do all they can to get to their destination as quickly as possible.
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Wait... I though you didn't care about speed
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You know what's funny... pilots love to fly, but once in the air they do all they can to get to their destination as quickly as possible.
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How about the Beech B36?
 
Have to say the Bonanza as well. Just the other day I was doing a cross country in a seminole (not a speed demon, but it is a twin!!) Cruising at 7000- GS about 170 kt's and a Bonanza blew past us as if we were standing still........
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Cessna T210R for me. Great airplane, known icing, radar, 29,000' ceiling, has it all..........
 
Any Mooney fans out there?! It may not be the fastest, but I love the Ovation 2 and the Bravo! Can't decide which one I like more...
 
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