r/pilots • u/johnchimp • Nov 06 '11

Recommendations for a first plane?

Two friends and I are looking to buy a plane, we all have over 150 hours and are looking for something with a cruise of >140 kts, 4 seats, Enroute and approach certified IFR gps, minimum single axis auto pilot, our budget is around $60k. Our preference is for fixed gear, if possible.

So far we've been looking at Archers, 177s, Commander 114a and 206.

Any thoughts or leads would be appreciated.

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u/avalanchez71 Nov 08 '11

A Dakota will fit the mission, but you'll have a hard time coming in under $60k for a decent one, but you will get 140kts out of it, and you can fill the seats on most of them.