Fastest single pilot airplane from point A to B

[Vandal]

I'm planning on winning powerball on wednesday (I bought FIVE tickets!!), and got to thinking. What is the best airplane you could buy to get you and your family from point A to point B, single pilot. Money no issue (obviously). Thoughts?

 

[semperfido]

Ka350

 

[ackattacker]

I believe the Beechcraft Premier is the fastest single-pilot bizjet at mach 0.80

 

[Swamp Fox]

1. CJ3, if you want maximum altitude, speed and climb rate.
2. Piaggio Avanti, if you want quiet and room.
3. Pilatus PC-12, if you need to carry a couple of motorcycles along.

It is like anything else - "it all depends". You pay your money and make your choices.

Good luck with that Powerball thing!

 

[gkrangers]

How bout these new microjets?

 

[Swamp Fox]

Ackattacker is right, if you're stictly talking "the fastest", but you specified "best". That depends on your needs and desires, but the Premier has a number of issues and I hear it is a little short on range if you fly it near MMO. Some like it, though.

 

[KigAir]

1. Piaggio Avanti, if you want quiet and room.

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   That's interesting considering how loud this plane is from the outside.

 

[schoolio]

Hate to burst your bubble, but I think I'm going to win that powerball...

 

[English]

I'll go with the CJ3.

 

[EagleRJ]

Well, if money is no object...

Have Rutan design you something!

 

[User546]

All airplanes can be single-pilot... just don't get caught doing it in most!

 

[Sam Snead]

Money no object and single pilot only...

ASOHSB, it 'depends' on your mission.... why not buy multiple airplanes?

A Jet for speed/range (like the CJ or the Premier)
Turboprop for hauling and adventuring
172 to teach your kids
GET A P-51 for bragging. Oh and a MiG of some kind.

Then call me and let me fly the P-51. Please? California doesn't have Powerball!

C'mon, Powerball!:nuts:

 

[501261]

Actually, the Citation Encore will beat any of the airplanes listed so far. They'll do .74M atFL430 (420knots). Granted it's not a true "Single Pilot" airplane, but they can be flown Single Pilot with the Single Pilot Waiver (FAA waiver 4050).

Of the true SP Airplanes the CJ3 just edges out the Premier.

Of course this is only considering normally certified airplanes, I think a P51, L29, and Mig15's or any number of restricted category airplanes will beat those listed so far.

 

[User546]

A Jet for speed/range (like the CJ or the Premier)

Did you just use the term "CJ" and "Speed" in the same sentence??

 

[JimG]

Sorry, but I've got my name on that thing (I bought 10 tickets today while in PHX).

I'm sort of vacillating between the TBM700C, or the Pilatus PC12.

I like the speed of the TBM, but that Pilatus sure is roomy/comfortable for the family.

Everywhere we want to go, jets are sort of overkill, but I like the new CJ1+ specs......

I thought the L39, or a P51 would be cool to have as "my toy", but the wife keeps threatening me that I can't have anything that does an aerobatic manuver....danged airplane novice (we just got married last year).

I guess with $125M after taxes, I could sort of have one of each.

Oh... and a house boat.....

 

[YourNameHere]

If speed is what your after...

You need a Javelin. Cruise at .90M

http://www.avtechgroup.com/

 

[starvingcfi]

i'd be broke in a week

 

[Lilah]

RTFQ,

Javalin is great, if there's only two in your family.
Ackattacker is warm, but I think the Swearingen may take the cake. If it's not already certified, it will be soon, and puts out some pretty impressive numbers. I don't know if they will be deliveries in the near future, but, IMHO, it is much more pleasing to the eye than some of the other options. The specs are impressive...

http://www.sj30jet.com/

Lilah


spin from the website....

[FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]SPEED - 560 mph
[/FONT][FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]The point of owning a business jet is to get there as fast as possible. There are no speed limits in the air, so why settle for a slower, higher-priced aircraft? The SJ30-2 is, quite simply, the world's fastest and best performing light busness jet at the world's best price value. It has a high speed cruise above Mach 0.83. Equally important is its long range cruise speed of Mach 0.78 - faster than many jets' "high speed cruise."[/FONT]
[FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]INTERCONTINENTAL RANGE - 2,500 nm
[/FONT][FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]You can't get there fast if you have to stop for fuel along the way. With a range of 2,500 NM, you won't have to. The new SJ30-2 will make trips that are not possible in virtually any other light jet. Imagine. San Francisco to Honolulu. Non-stop from ANY city in the Continental United States to ANY other city in the Continental United States. Or maybe you want to go around the world - it's possible in a light jet like the SJ30-2.[/FONT]
[FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]FUEL ECONOMY - INCREDIBLE
[/FONT][FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]As an added bonus, you get remarkable fuel economy. At 45,000 ft, cruising at Mach 0.78, fuel flow is LESS than 95 gallons per hour, both sides. Total! Blinding speeds approaching the sound barrier combined with unparalleled range and remarkable econmy. Add the flexibility that comes with an operating ceiling of 49,000 ft (that's fighter aircraft territory) and a 12 psi cabin, and you have a performance package that virtually beats all the competition in every parameter.[/FONT]

 

[pilotmiketx]

Alpha Jet

 

[Thedude]

Dont forget the Merlin IV C ...a very quick t'prop

 

[Flylo]

Ahhh, contrair'

Sorry, but I've got my name on that thing (I bought 10 tickets today while in PHX). <<<snip>>> I guess with $125M after taxes, I could sort of have one of each.

Don't waste your money!!

$340 million cash option = $164,400,000 less 38% Federal Tax and say.... 2% State Tax = $98,640,000 before CPA, Brokerage and Attorney Fees...... Call it $90 million clear.

$90 million invested in tax free government bonds would yield a net return (not adjusted for inflation) of approximately 2% annually or:

A Lousy $1,800,000.00 per year.

Everybody knows pilots already make wayyy more than that.


PS: Vandal, I know a guy in Georgia that can get a real deal on the airplane of your choice as long as you're not too picky about the paper work. He's tied up at the moment but I believe a quarter of a million could possibly spring him as soon as the heat dies down. imp:

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[pilotmiketx]

A mini-sewerpipe? The guy's winning Powerball, not inventing a Shagadelic Time Machine.

I saw one for sale recently...still had orange velour interior and a Flitephone that looked like it was one generation past needing a rotary dial. Almost made me want to go to the thrift store for a brown polyester suit and a wide collared shirt.

 

[ackattacker]

RTFQ,

Javalin is great, if there's only two in your family.
Ackattacker is warm, but I think the Swearingen may take the cake. If it's not already certified, it will be soon, and puts out some pretty impressive numbers. I don't know if they will be deliveries in the near future, but, IMHO, it is much more pleasing to the eye than some of the other options. The specs are impressive...

I was assuming he wanted to go buy his new jet next week... the Swearingen isn't yet certified. Nor is the Javelin. And I agree that the CJ3 is a better all-around jet than the Premier. (The Premier is really tiny and has short legs). But he did ask for "fastest from point A to B".

Of course, If I won the powerball I wouldn't get a single-pilot jet. The whole point of having your own jet is that you can have fun in the back. Flying cross country isn't that much fun, sorry.

I'd get a BBJ with a jacuzzi and a full bar. Hell, I could probably get a Pitts through the cargo door... take it with me for when I want to have fun flying.

 

[minitour]

Of course, If I won the powerball I wouldn't get a single-pilot jet.

Me either...I'd get a Citation X and let my buddies sit in the right seat and play with the gear

...and a 152 to f* around in.

-mini

 

[erj-145mech]

The SR-71 only has one pilot. How come nobody mentioned military aircraft? Think outside the box.

 

[RichardRambone]

How bout F22?

 

[Phoenix45]

Is the Space Shuttle rated for one pilot?

Just thought I'd throw in my ridiculous comment too....

 

[ePilot22]

Do you need a glider rating to fly the space shuttle? How about a type rating?

 

[some_dude]

I think a T-38 would fit the bill nicely.

 

[User546]

Do you need a glider rating to fly the space shuttle? How about a type rating?

Oh boy, lets not start this whole discussion all over again!