Cessna 182S Skylane
The Skylanes are very good cross-country machines that can easily carry four people and a full load of fuel for long distances.
For more information, see the WikiPedia article on the Skylane.
Beechcraft B24R Sierra
The Beechcraft Sierra is a retractable gear version of the Sundowner that stands proud on the ramp. It offers a very good panel, and is perfect for both commercial training and long cross countries, as well as getting that complex endorsement, since it also has a controllable pitch propeller. The cabin is extremely wide and comfortable, and the nine windows offer excellent visibility, and sometimes lead to it being mistaken for a Bonanza on the ramp. The low-wing design offers a good view of the runway in the pattern, and it is one of very few low-wings with doors on both sides. It also has a 12V socket for plugging in your portable electronics.
Specifications
| 182S | B24R | |
| Places | 4 | |
| Useful Load | 1135 lbs |
945 lbs |
| Cruise speed | 134KT @72%@6K | 131KT @ 75% @ 7K |
| Fuel burn | 12.1 gph @ 72% | 10.2 @ 75% |
| Fuel capacity | 88 gal | 52 gal |
| Range (no reserve) | 950NM @ 55% | 767NM @5 5% @ 7K |
| Ceiling | 18,000 | 12,000 |
| Endorsement | High Performance | Complex |
| Avionics |
KLN89B GPS
KAP140 AP
ADF |
GNS430GPS JPI EDM-700 ADF (no autopilot) |
| Tail | FAA Type | Empty Wt | Gross Wt | Empty Moment |
| N87140 | BE24 | 1805 | 2750 (T/O) | 198.003 |
| N7111W | C182 | 1965 | 3100 (T/O) | 73.429 |
Disclaimer: These values for comparison only and are not to be considered official numbers. It is the Pilot in Command's responsibility to verify any numbers used in calculating performance against official numbers found in the airplane's Operating Handbook.
