Aircraft
There
is a wide variety of aircraft available to fulfill specific flight
requirements. Here is a list of typical aircraft and their use.
Piper
Single Engine. One
of the most common single engine aircraft producers has built a number
of single engine models that were named after native American tribes
such as Cherokee, Warrior, Arrow. These aircraft remain popular personal
flying machines and cruise at around 220-250 km/h up to 12'000 feet
(4000m) altitude.
Cessna
Single Engine. Cessna
is probably the best known light aircraft producer. The high wing
configuration is characteristic for Cessnas and make them ideal for
sightseeing flights. They have similar
performance ranges as Piper aircraft.
Robin
Single Engine. Robin,
a French aircraft manufacturer, is a popular training aircraft. It's
light fabric construction allows high payloads and is thus also popular
with weekend flyers.
Mooney
Single Engine. Mooney is synonymous with high performance and speed.
Among the fastest light single engine aircraft, they are a joy to fly
and excellent for instrument flying.
Multiengine
Aircraft. The
Piper Seneca is one of the most successful light multiengine aircraft,
because of its sturdy construction and performance. With its two engines
it cruises at 250-280 km/h and up to 15'000 ft (5'000m).
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