Re: Best Single Pilot IFR Plane

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> Piaggio Avanti P180 -
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> 41,000 Feet
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If its cold and you are light.

> 390 knots high speed Cruise - but normally about 360-365 at 330
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If its cold

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> 1700 + nm Range w/ IFR reserves
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Not likely.  NBAA IFR range is listed at 1400nm and again only at ISA.

> Burns around 280/side at altitude (410)


But you can't reach 410 very often because it is usually ISA+10

> We can do SF or L. Angeles to NJ non-stop with a nice tailwind...

No way.

> Can land on a 2300 foot runway if you're good ;)

Piaggio claims 3000' at sea level and 77F (ISA+10) anyway you couldn't take
off again.

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> Perfect safety record - Never an injury or fatality -
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Only a few ezamples flying
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> Paul P

In spite of the above, it is one of the best from a number of standpoints.
I have come close to buying one twice.

Mike
MU-2