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Post subject: Best value  Posted: 24 Jul 2015, 19:36 |
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What's the most plane one could buy for $750'000.
New or used, twin or single?
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Post subject: Re: Best value Posted: 25 Jul 2015, 04:53 |
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Username Protected wrote: What's your mission in terms of range, payload, terrain and weather?
What's your budget for annual expenses? Common trips 500 to 700 miles Two people. Half are business trips. Like getting over the weather Common IFR trips. Not fond of oxygen Little mountain flying. Mostly eastern USA Currently own TBM 850 (am spoiled) Time to down size. Improve economics. Costs about $120k per year to fly TBM
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Post subject: Re: Best value Posted: 25 Jul 2015, 07:47 |
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Username Protected wrote: You'll regret getting out of the TBM.
Is experimental an option ? The 58 Baron is the best deal going for all around performance. No other airplane will give you the capability on such a low budget. The good ones are hard to find. It is the perfect plane for the east where turbos are not required.
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Post subject: Re: Best value Posted: 25 Jul 2015, 07:54 |
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Username Protected wrote: http://www.beechtalk.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=43&t=110380
This one wins. He is looking to reduce OPx. A 421C will cost the same or more per NM compared to a TBM going 40% faster. If the goal is to free up capital, then a 421C could be a good plane for him.
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Post subject: Re: Best value Posted: 25 Jul 2015, 09:01 |
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I dont think a 421 would qualify as 'downsizing'. The next step down from a TBM in terms of annual budget could be a Malibu Jetprop or some other Frankenplane like the Silver Eagle. Of course, a recent model Mirage could work for the low payload requiremen with the need for pressurization and some altitude capability. Two years ago at OSH, they had Shorts Tucano that was for sale. Could provide the range with a drop tank 
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