BluDevAv8r
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My friend is thinking about buying either a late 90's Saratoga TC, late 90's Seneca V or an early 80's to early 90's Baron 58 for his business. He owns a Piper Archer III and would keep the Archer for personal use. He'd have a qualified pilot for the new airplane.
Which aircraft would you prefer and why? Advantages/Disadvantages of above aircraft are?.
Aircraft MIGHT be leased back to a 135 operator to help defray costs. Is the Baron 58 going to be that much better than a Seneca V? I know there are tons of variables like average trip...amount of people, etc. Most trips would have 1-3 pax. Typical stage length is 200-500 miles.
Basically, I'm clueless as to these aircraft because I don't have much experience with any of them. The owner wants something that is fast enough to get places but still not "too big" of an airplane that he can't fly under the supervision of another pilot who is obviously the full time guy.
Keep in mind that the people in the back would be using the air time to perhaps accomplish work, discuss stuff, etc. So space back there is important. Thanks for your input.
Neal
Which aircraft would you prefer and why? Advantages/Disadvantages of above aircraft are?.
Aircraft MIGHT be leased back to a 135 operator to help defray costs. Is the Baron 58 going to be that much better than a Seneca V? I know there are tons of variables like average trip...amount of people, etc. Most trips would have 1-3 pax. Typical stage length is 200-500 miles.
Basically, I'm clueless as to these aircraft because I don't have much experience with any of them. The owner wants something that is fast enough to get places but still not "too big" of an airplane that he can't fly under the supervision of another pilot who is obviously the full time guy.
Keep in mind that the people in the back would be using the air time to perhaps accomplish work, discuss stuff, etc. So space back there is important. Thanks for your input.
Neal