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This 1976 Cessna 340A Is a Capable Cabin-Class Twin ‘AircraftForSale’ Top Pick

Flying Magazine

The model has long been prized for its 200-knot cruise, climb performance, and ability to fly above most weather while keeping passengers in a spacious, quiet cabin. 1976 Cessna 340A [Courtesy: Glen Christensen] An Aspen Evolution EFD1000 Pro MAX primary flight display replaces the airplane’s traditional six-pack.

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Always Have an Out: The SLD Incident

Photographic Logbook

I cancelled the flight to my hometown due to a combination of strong winds aloft, surface winds forecast at 20-something knots gusting to 30-something knots, and potential for IFR conditions and icing to boot. All was quiet on the field as I taxied to my waiting hangar. Too many strikes. This was one of those times.

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2700 Miles in a Cherokee Six

AeroSavvy

An autopilot and Aspen primary flight display reduce workload on long flights. I configured the airplane the same way as noted on the Piper Climb chart: 105 mph (91 knots), flaps 10 ° , full throttle. Time To Fly Our aircraft can cruise for about 4 ½ hours plus an hour of reserve fuel at 130 knots.