What is the difference between the Piper Malibu and Mirage?
Malibu pilots report cruise speeds of 205 knots TAS at FL220 at 67 percent power and 210 knots true at FL250 at 75 percent. Mirage pilots pay more at the gas pumps but in exchange, they go a little faster, with speeds typically of 220 knots at FL230-250 at 75 percent power burning 18.8 GPH.
How much does a Piper PA-46 cost?
The PA-46 line of aircraft, as of 2015, is now referred to as the Piper M-Class. The M350, M500 and the newest M600 make up the entire M-Class line. The models range in price from the M350 at $1.478 million, to $2.3 million for the M500, to the flagship M600 whose pricing starts at over $3.3 million.
Do you need a type rating for a Piper Malibu?
The Wikipedia page on type ratings says that most single-engine piston aircraft are covered under a single class rating but under JAA regulations the Piper Malibu requires its own type rating.
Is the Piper Malibu Mirage pressurized?
As Piper Executive Vice President Randy Groom is quick to point out, not only is the Mirage the only pressurized piston airplane in production, it is one of the few piston airplanes ever built that was designed from the beginning to be pressurized.
What is the fastest single engine plane?
Top 11 Fastest Single Engine Turboprop Planes
- PA-46-500TP Malibu Meridian – 260 knots / 299 mph.
- Piper M500 – 262 knots / 302 mph.
- Piper M600 – 274 knots / 315 mph.
- Pilatus PC-12 NG – 285 knots / 328 mph.
- Pilatus PC-12 NGX – 290 knots / 335 mph.
- Beechcraft T-6 Texan II – 316 knots / 364 mph.
Is Piper Malibu Mirage pressurized?
How high can a Piper PA 46 fly?
25,000 ft
Turboprop-like performance and comfort at a fraction of the price
| Piper PA-46-350P Mirage Base price: $679,900 Price as tested: $681,485 | |
|---|---|
| Specifications | |
| Max operating altitude | 25,000 ft |
| Service ceiling | 25,000 ft |
| Landing distance over 50-ft obstacle | 1,964 ft |
Is Piper Mirage pressurized?
The Piper Mirage is a step up from four-place aircraft. With a convenient airstair door entrance and large cabin volume, the Mirage projects sophistication and is the only pressurized piston-engine aircraft in production today.
Which Piper is pressurized?
With the Piper M350, the only current production pressurized single-engine piston aircraft, pilots experience expanded range, performance and improved comfort over other high-performance piston aircraft.
What is a type rating instructor?
The privileges of a Type Rating Instructor (TRI) rating for Single-pilot high performance complex aeroplanes (SPHPCA) allows the instructor to carry out instruction for: The issue, revalidation and renewal of type ratings for single-pilot high performance complex aeroplanes in single-pilot operations.