25 Cheap Airplanes Most Pilots Can Buy

Описание: In this buyer’s guide, we rank 25 affordable GA aircraft you can actually own and fly: 5 budget two-seat trainers/ fun flyers, 10 value four-seat family cruisers, and 10 hard-working six-seat haulers. We cover real-world cruise speeds (KTAS), fuel burn (GPH), useful load, endurance, typical asking prices, and the upgrade sweet spots, so you know exactly what to shortlist and what to skip.

Featured aircraft include: Aeronca 7AC Champ, Luscombe 8, Taylorcraft, Cessna 150, Piper PA-28-140 Cherokee, Piper PA-22 Tri-Pacer, Stinson 108, Beech Musketeer/Sundowner, Grumman AA-5 Traveler, Mooney M20C, Cessna 175 Skylark, SOCATA TB-9 Tampico, Commander 112, Lake LA-4-200 Buccaneer, Piper Cherokee Six (PA-32-300), Cessna 205 & 210 (non-pressurized), Piper Seneca II, Piper Aztec E/F, Cessna 310R, Beech Baron B55, Piper PA-31-350 Navajo Chieftain, and Cessna 402/402C.

What you’ll learn:
• Cheapest used airplanes with realistic operating costs
• Best years/variants and smart upgrades (shoulder harnesses, WAAS, engine monitors)
• Typical cruise, range, payload, and maintenance considerations
• Which models make the best time-builders, family cruisers, backcountry wagons, twins, and light commuter “shuttles”

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Performance and price ranges are typical asks and real-world figures; confirm with logs, prebuy, and current market listings before purchase.