Baron 55 over the 58?

[Tinstaafl]

For a piston then you're looking at an Aerostar 600 without the tip extension, or a 601 or 700 series (even faster). Otherwise an E55 Baron but forget about much use of the R3 seats. Better to remove them & use the baggage space I think.

Can't think of any other piston twin in that speed range. A C421 near optimum altitude perhaps?

Just curious, but why does your dad dislike of the Aerostar? They're quite a pocket rocket & even the R3 pax have proper searts instead of 'bum on floor' reclined seating. Not tolerant of poor technique though and neither are they a short runway a/c. Have to admit that I like them...

 

[capt_zman]

Solid 4 place, 190 kts = 58 Baron

Just a great flying, easily insurable airplane.

 

[icefr8dawg]

I just flew an E55 and found out the owner wants to sell it. It's at Morristown, NJ. This is the one I refered to earlier in the post. Only problem is that it dosn't have wing and windshield de-ice, I'm not even sure if it's plummed for boots. It's got wet props tho. Good thing is it has new engines, like a hundred hours on the engines. Let me know if you want to talk to the owner.