Astra SP vs Citation III

[Lead Sled]

The Astra will suffer the same resale issues, but most who operate them like them. We have one based with us that operates 6-800 hours a year and runs like a Timex. There are several out there with an APU.

It's been a couple of years since I was involved in selling an Astra, but I've been involved to one degree or another with the selling and acquisition of several. It's tough in today's market for any airplane, but you'll have no problem with a clean, well maintained Astra. There will always be someone who appreciates the value and "bang for the buck" that they represent - especially in today's world of $$$ fuel. As a side note, I've never been around one (4,000 hours of Astra time) that didn't clear the owner a few dollars when it came time to sell. The biggest favor that you can do is get a good pre-purchase evaluation by some one who really knows the airplane. There are a few shops around the country that I would recommend. The best one would be Duncan Aviation in Lincoln NE.

LS

 

[snow-back]

A couple of quick notes about the Astra SP vs the SPX/G100. Most SPX/G100s will have an APU which is very nice. Additionally, the SPX has more powerful engines which increases the performance considerably. It seems counterintuitive, but our G100 gets better fuel economy than our SPs as we are able to usually go right to the low 40s, burn less fuel and go faster. Finally, the Proline on the G100 is head and shoulders above the SP...no comparison.

That said, I am constantly impressed with the abilities of the Astra SP. We've had ours non-stop from SAV to PDX, SJC, SAN, LGB and BFI...ugh!

 

[G100F16]

We've had ours non-stop from SAV to PDX, SJC, SAN, LGB and BFI...ugh!

Snowback - did you fly all of those legs yourself? Word on the block is you're quite the flying hog!

Good info...and nice avatar!

 

[NCherches]

If I was out east I would want the one with better avionics!