Today’s Top Pick is a 2012 Tecnam P2006T Very Light Twin.

Tecnam’s P2006T is an unusual twin, using 100 hp Rotax engines more commonly found on light sport and experimental aircraft. 

The aircraft is not designed for pilots who think of a second engine as a performance feature. This small, lightweight twin is aimed at flight schools and those in the personal-use market who seek the redundancy of two engines.

We have heard people describe the P2006T as flying like a Cessna 172 that happens to have an extra engine and retractable landing gear. While it is not especially fast by light twin standards, we would not call it slow either, especially given its modest power. It can carry four people and could make an ideal family airplane for many pilots.

This 2012 Tecnam P2006T has 2,430 hours on the airframe and 56 hours since overhaul on each of its 100 hp Rotax 912S engines. The engines have liquid-cooled cylinder heads and air-cooled cylinders, and together burn a total of nine gallons per hour.

The IFR panel features a Garmin GDU 1050 10-inch PFD and GDU 1054 10-inch MFD, Dual GEA 71B engine and airframe unit, dual GIA 63 GPS/nav/coms with localizer and glideslope, GMA 1360 audio panel, GMU 44 magnetometer, GRS 77 AHRS, GDC 74A air data computer, GTX 345R Mode S transponder with ADS-B In and Out, King N 63 DME, King KR 87 ADF, and S-Tec 55 autopilot.

Pilots who want to build multiengine time economically or simply prefer having two engines for safety and flexibility should consider this 2012 Tecnam P2006T, which is available for $499,900 on AircraftForSale.

If you’re interested in financing, you can do so with FLYING Finance. Use its airplane loan calculator to calculate your estimated monthly payments. Or, to speak with an aviation finance specialist, visit flyingfinance.com.

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Today’s Top Pick is a 1978 Cessna T310R.

Many people involved in GA, from aircraft manufacturers to private pilots shopping for their next airplane, are aware of a notable trend in the so-called step-up market. In short, the type of pilot who used to step up to a light twin decades ago is more likely to choose a turboprop single these days.

The change makes sense when we consider that many pilots step up mainly to increase their cruising speed, and new turbine singles generally outrun older piston twins. But there are exceptions.

Cessna’s 310 series of light twins, manufactured from the mid-1950s until 1980, is known for lots of reserve power and high speeds. When you add turbocharging that boosts performance at altitude, as with this 1978 T130R, your cruising speeds might have ATC mistaking you for an airliner.

On the practical side, piston twins can offer good value on a dollar-per-knot basis when compared with turboprops, which arguably are in a different league in terms of budget. They also provide the security of a spare engine should one fail as you travel over water, in mountainous terrain, or at night.

When it comes to style, aesthetics, and perhaps a smidgen of vanity, the 310 is perceived by many as one of the best-looking GA aircraft ever built. Taxiing to the FBO in this turbocharged six-seater will give any pilot the Sky King experience. They also tend to receive affection from line personnel and fellow pilots who appreciate vintage iron.  

This 1978 Cessna Turbo 310R has 5,100 hours on the airframe and 1,200 hours since overhaul on each of its Continental TSIO-520 engines. The six-seat aircraft is equipped with a built-in 76-cubic-foot supplemental oxygen system. The IFR panel features a Garmin G 500 flight display panel with Garmin GTN 750 and GTN 650 GPS/nav/comms, S-Tec 55X autopilot, and JPI EDM 960.

Pilots looking for a piston twin that offers good value should take a detailed look at this 1978 Cessna T310R, which is available for $235,000 on AircraftForSale.

If you’re interested in financing, you can do so with FLYING Finance. Use their airplane loan calculator to calculate your estimated monthly payments. Or, to speak with an aviation finance specialist, visit flyingfinance.com.

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Today’s Top Pick is a 1968 Beechcraft E95 Travel Air.

It is safe to say that many, if not most, piston-single pilots at some point consider the prospect of flying a light twin. Many decide against it because of the added expense, complexity, training requirements, or because their typical missions would not benefit much from a second engine.

In some cases, though, such as when pilots regularly make long flights over water, mountainous terrain or at night, a light twin offers a significant measure of safety and flexibility. In a word, a twin gives the pilot options.

The Beechcraft Travel Air occupies a sweet spot between more powerful twins like the Cessna 310 and models like the Piper Apache, which can struggle to stay aloft on a single engine.

While burning just a bit more fuel than a high-performance piston single and offering easier single-engine handling than some other twins, the Travel Air makes a good case for people who use their aircraft for serious travel. It is fast enough and carries enough of a load to get a family of four or five to their destination sooner and safer than a single. 

This 1968 Travel Air has 4,099 hours on the airframe, 110 hours on each of its Lycoming IO-360 engines with 101 hours on the right propeller since overhaul and seven hours on the left. The aircraft is equipped with RayJay turbo-normalizing systems and hot props for de-icing. Its fuel capacity is 104 gallons and useful load totals 1,178 pounds. Other features include vortex generators and Brackett air filters. 

The panel includes an Aspen Evolution EFD 1000 PFD, Garmin G5 HSI, Apollo SL 15 audio panel and SL 30 digital Comm radio, Garmin GMX 200 MFD, Garmin GNS 430 WAAS GPS/Nav/Comm, Garmin Gi 208 glide slope/VOR/localizer indicator, King KR 87 ADF, Garmin GTX 330 transponder with traffic, Stormscope, angle of attack indicator, S-Tec 60-2 autopilot, EDM 700 engine monitor, and Collins microline digital DME.

Pilots looking for a light twin with performance, economy and practicality that make it an ideal personal transport, should consider this 1968 Beechcraft E95 Travel Air, which is available for $159,000 on AircraftForSale.

If you’re interested in financing, you can do so with FLYING Finance. Use their airplane loan calculator to calculate your estimated monthly payments. Or, to speak with an aviation finance specialist, visit flyingfinance.com.

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Today’s Top Pick is a 2022 Tecnam P2006T.

The Tecnam P2006T has carved out its own category as a very light twin that operates very much like a light single. Even its four-place cabin and 200 hp rating sound like the description of a single, however, in the Tecnam’s case the thrust is divided between two 100 hp Rotax engines. The aircraft does not possess the classic excess of power that many larger traditional twins, such as Cessna 310s and Beechcraft Baron 58s, enjoy.

While not a particularly brawny twin, the P2006T can climb with one engine shut down and offers pilots more options for flying at night and over water and  other inhospitable terrain. The design is also known for a spacious, comfortable cabin that works well for a traveling family. For flight schools, the Tecnam’s low fuel consumption and stability make it a good multiengine trainer.

This 2022 Tecnam P2006T has 103 hours on the airframe and 102 hours on its two Rotax 912 engines and two-blade, variable-pitch propellers since new. The panel includes s Garmin G1000 Nxi, dual GIA 64 WAAS nav/com/GPS, GMA1360 digital audio system, S-Tec 55 autopilot with electric trim, dual, GEA 71B engine and airframe unit, and GTX345R mode S transponder for ADS-B In and Out.

Pilots looking for a light, reliable, and economical four-plane traveling aircraft with the redundancy of two engines should consider this 2022 Tecnam P2006T, which is available for $709,000 on AircraftForSale.

You can arrange financing of the aircraft through FLYING Finance. For more information, email info@flyingfinance.com.

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