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Approachable Excellence

Plane and Pilot

Most of these models were successfuleven if the fish-mouthed, T-tailed Turbo Lance was not an aesthetic home runbut the center of gravity of the Piper line is right here: A capable, modestly powered airplane that, even in today’s economy, is fairly affordablealso accommodating of pilots who would like to fly more but cant.

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Nothing Small About It

Plane and Pilot

It was 87° F, a density altitude of 7300 feet and we ended up with four people, 120 gallons plus baggage, and we got off in 2400 feet with naturally aspirated engines. Pretty much the only metal parts are the landing gear legs, stainless firewalls, engine mounts, engines and hardware. Pricing You would have to ask.