Joey Surles
Filing Flight Plan
Hello all. I manage a Diamond DA-40 for a construction company and we are highly considering an aircraft upgrade. The next step is something that fits in the following capabilities.
-Weather capable (Deice, radar, etc)
-Cabin Class
-Budget 800K
-G1000 or similar a must (G1000 highly desirable)
We have been considering a Piper Malibu Mirage, or G58 Baron. Love the idea of 2 engines, however pressurization and bigger cabin of the Mirage is highly desirable. Any thoughts on a good next step? Baron is nice if it flew higher and a bit bigger, Mirage is very nice but would like one more engine. Any ideas of a Glass cockpit that fits in the $800K budget? and similar maintenance cost of the piston aircraft? Would love a turbo prop or jet but not sure the maintenance cost would fit in the budget yet. I'm thinking this airplane is a 2-5 year airplane with a Light Jet or Turbo Prop in the Future. Should we look at a highly upgraded Cessna cabin class twin or Lock and Key Navajo or stick with a Mirage. The owner really likes the idea of flying about the weather.
Typical Mission
Regional out of NC so that's VA, SC, MD, GA, DE, etc. Pilot and 2 guys round 230 lbs.
Thoughts?
My Background. (Typed and currently fly Citation CJ Series, so familiar with Jets, and flew PC-12 for 2 years in past). Only reason I mention this is I'm familiar with the operation of piston, turbo props, and Jets.
-Weather capable (Deice, radar, etc)
-Cabin Class
-Budget 800K
-G1000 or similar a must (G1000 highly desirable)
We have been considering a Piper Malibu Mirage, or G58 Baron. Love the idea of 2 engines, however pressurization and bigger cabin of the Mirage is highly desirable. Any thoughts on a good next step? Baron is nice if it flew higher and a bit bigger, Mirage is very nice but would like one more engine. Any ideas of a Glass cockpit that fits in the $800K budget? and similar maintenance cost of the piston aircraft? Would love a turbo prop or jet but not sure the maintenance cost would fit in the budget yet. I'm thinking this airplane is a 2-5 year airplane with a Light Jet or Turbo Prop in the Future. Should we look at a highly upgraded Cessna cabin class twin or Lock and Key Navajo or stick with a Mirage. The owner really likes the idea of flying about the weather.
Typical Mission
Regional out of NC so that's VA, SC, MD, GA, DE, etc. Pilot and 2 guys round 230 lbs.
Thoughts?
My Background. (Typed and currently fly Citation CJ Series, so familiar with Jets, and flew PC-12 for 2 years in past). Only reason I mention this is I'm familiar with the operation of piston, turbo props, and Jets.