Today’s Top Pick is a 1955 Cessna 180 Skywagon.

The Cessna 180’s conventional landing gear and squared-off “straight” vertical fin and rudder give it a distinctive vintage silhouette that many pilots find attractive. This appeal, coupled with the aircraft’s capabilities on short strips and  off-airport travel have helped to drive up prices for the muscular taildragger.

Shopping for early models from the 1950s can be an effective way to find more affordable examples that still look great. Because the 180 was a modern, efficient design when new, it remains practical for family transport and recreation.      

The 180 helped popularize STOL flying decades ago and inspired some of the best short-field performers now available. But while we often see images of 180s on skis, hauling big game out of hunting camps in Alaska, the aircraft’s lifting capability and cruising speed make it just as well-suited for your next cross-country family vacation.  

This 1955 Cessna 180 has 4,133 hours on the airframe, 10 hours on its 230 hp Continental O-470 engine, and 190 hours since overhaul on the McCauley two-blade seaplane propeller. The aircraft has a useful load of 776 pounds and carries 55 gallons of fuel.

The panel includes a custom audio panel, King KMD 150 color moving map GPS, Icom IC-A200 760 channel LCD digital om radio, King KX 175B analog nav/comm, Garmin GTX 335 transponder with ADS-B Out, remote ELT arming panel, Alcor analog EGT, digital tachometer, CHT gauge, carb temperature gauge, and 12-volt power outlet.

Additional equipment includes Alaskan Bushwheel six-bolt wheels and brakes, BAS inertia reel shoulder harnesses, BAS tailcone lift handles, door stewards, Rosen visors, Selkirk extended baggage compartment, Atlee Dodge folding rear seats, P-Ponk landing gear reinforcements, Brackett air filter, alternator conversion, and input for ground service power.

Pilots who are interested in a classic Cessna taildragger that combines the visual charm of an antique aircraft with the practicality of a powerful engine and spacious cabin should consider this1955 Cessna 180 Skywagon, which is available for $169,000 on AircraftForSale.

You can arrange financing of the aircraft through FLYING Finance. For more information, email info@flyingfinance.com.

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Today’s Top Pick is a 2019 Cessna T206H.

When Cessna resumed production of certain single-engine piston aircraft during the 1990s, it was no surprise that the 206 was one of the models the company brought back.

While the Cessna 172 and 182 were clear choices for covering the market for trainers and basic personal aircraft, some customers would need more cabin space, power, and utility than those four-place models could provide. The 206 brought two additional seats, double doors on the right rear to ease cargo and passenger loading, more horsepower, and a high-lift wing for hauling heavy loads from short strips.

The aircraft for sale here retains the traits that have made 206s popular since their introduction in the 1960s. As a nearly new 2019 model, though, it adds an upgraded interior, modern integrated avionics, and the range of capabilities that come with advanced automation.

This 2019 Cessna T206H has 743 hours on the airframe and 636 hours since new on its Lycoming TIO-540 engine and heated McCauley propeller.

The aircraft’s panel features the Garmin G1000 NXi avionics suite with Garmin Flight Stream 510, GMA 1360 digital audio panel with marker beacon and intercom, GTX 345R transponder with ADS-B In and Out, dual GIA 64W GPS/Nav/Comms with glideslope, GDU 1054B PFD and MFD, GEA 71B engine/airframe computer, GSU 75 AHRS, GDC 74A air data computer, GI 275 electronic standby flight instrument, and GFC-700 autopilot.    

Pilots who are interested in a well-equipped, versatile aircraft with six seats and a generous useful load should consider this 2019 Cessna T206H, which is available for $889,000 on AircraftForSale.

You can arrange financing of the aircraft through FLYING Finance. For more information, email info@flyingfinance.com.

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Today’s Top Pick is a 2001 Piper PA-32RT-301T Turbo Saratoga.

Private pilots who spend a lot of time carrying their families on long-distance journeys know that stable flight characteristics and a spacious cabin can be far more valuable than sporty handling and category-leading cruising speed.

When it comes to carrying passengers, it is best to make the trip as much like traveling in the family car as possible. Your spouse, children, and friends are interested in reaching their destination in a brisk, uneventful fashion, not learning about or experiencing side slips or steep turns. Making sure your flights are straight, level, and smooth will keep your loved ones coming back.

Saratogas truly are set up to make long trips as comfortable as possible, with club seating and one of the widest cabins in the GA piston fleet. Turbocharging gives the airplane for sale here an advantage of more power at higher altitudes than non-turbo models. It can take advantage of higher speeds in the thin air of the flight levels. This aircraft also comes with factory air conditioning and a supplemental oxygen system. 

This Turbo Saratoga has 2,750 hours on the airframe and 941 hours since new on its 300 hp engine. The panel features a GMS 340 audio panel, Garmin GTN 750 and GTN 650 GPS Nav/Comms, S-Tec 55x autopilot, GDL 88 with ADS-B In and Out with weather and traffic, Flight Stream 210 Bluetooth and a graphic engine monitor. 

Pilots interested in an aircraft that is well-suited for transporting family, friends, and business associates in relaxing comfort over long distances should consider this 2001 Piper Turbo Saratoga, which is available for $379,000 on AircraftForSale.

You can arrange financing of the aircraft through FLYING Finance. For more information, email info@flyingfinance.com.

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Today’s Top Pick is a 1998 Piper PA-32R-301 Saratoga SP

Piper’s Saratoga often winds up on the shopping lists of pilots looking for a piston single with room for six and typically competes with the Beechcraft A36 Bonanza and Cessna 210 Centurion. For families with more than two children or a combination of children and relatives, friends, dogs or cargo, the extended cabin can offer an extra measure of payload and flexibility over four-place models.

The Saratoga is a hit with most passengers for many of the same reasons that large, three-row SUVs are popular. People love a little extra space in which to stretch out and the Saratoga’s club seating arrangement forms a living-room-like conversation pit that many find comfortable.

This 1998 Saratoga has 1,960 hours on the airframe, and 91 hours on its engine following an overhaul in 2018. The panel includes a Garmin G500 touchscreen PFD and MFD with traffic and weather displays, Garmin GTN 750 with Intellivoice Command, King KFC 150 autopilot, and JPI-700 engine monitor.

Pilots looking for a family or utility aircraft with a roomy cabin that can accommodate up to six people or lots of cargo should consider this 1998 Piper PA-32R-301 Saratoga SP, which is available for $473,000 on AircraftForSale.

You can arrange financing of the aircraft through FLYING Finance. For more information, email info@flyingfinance.com.

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