Flying Magazine

JULY 17, 2025

Aside from its ramp appeal, pilots were intrigued with its high-flying pressurized cabin, 200-knot cruise speed, and impressive range. As one owner said, the thing looked like it was going 200 knots sitting on the ground. Retraction speed is much lower, at 130 knots (Malibu) and 126 knots (Mirage), respectively.

Knot

Flying Magazine

JULY 15, 2025

Engine enhancements include a SureFly electronic ignition system for consistent starts, GAMIjectors for optimal lean-of-peak operation, and Reiff preheat system built for cold-weather reliability. Two new RG-25XC batteries were installed in 2024, and annual inspections are current. Tip tanks expand range and useful load.

Gross Weight

Plane and Pilot

AUGUST 2, 2025

He said that as he approached the airport, the reported weather indicated the wind was aligned with the runway. The recorded weather at the airport where the accident occurred was from 020 degrees at 3 knots, about the time of the accident. The airplane received substantial damage to the right wing.

Crosswind

Air Facts

AUGUST 5, 2024

It has a mid-time engine (O-320-D3G rated at 160 hp), fairly recent annual inspection and 24 month pitot-ptatic/transponder test. Following a check of the weather, NOTAMS and TFR’s, you are confronted with some decisions to make. The weather is VMC but it’s hot, and the density altitude is really creeping up there.

Density Altitude