Aircraft Buying Guides
Data-driven guides to help you find the right aircraft for your mission.
Best Aircraft for Sport Pilots
The best aircraft a sport pilot can fly under the FAA MOSAIC rule. Cessna 172, 182, Piper Archer, and Cherokee Warrior compared by stall speed and buyer fit.
May 2026
Best 4-Seat Piston Aircraft for Cross-Country Flying
The top 4-seat piston aircraft for cross-country IFR flying. Cirrus SR22, Bonanza, Mooney, and more compared by speed, range, payload, and operating cost.
February 2026
Best Aircraft for Family Travel
Find the best GA aircraft for family travel. Payload, range, and operating costs compared across the top 4- and 6-seat piston and turboprop options.
February 2026
Best Aircraft for Short Runways and Backcountry Flying
The best GA aircraft for backcountry and short-field flying. STOL performance, ground clearance, and durability compared across the top bush flying options.
February 2026
Best Light Sport Aircraft
Speed, range, fuel burn, and operating costs compared across major LSA options for sport pilots on the new and used market.
February 2026
Best Single-Engine Turboprops for Owner-Pilots
Comparing the top single-engine turboprops for owner-pilots: TBM, Pilatus PC-12, Piper M600, and more. Real operating costs, range, and who each aircraft suits.
February 2026
Best Twin-Engine Piston Aircraft
The best twin-engine piston aircraft for personal flying. Beech Baron, Piper Seneca, Cessna 310, and more compared by payload, range, operating cost, and real-world utility.
February 2026
Cheapest Aircraft to Operate
Which GA aircraft cost the least to own and fly? Fuel burn, direct operating costs, and annual fixed costs compared across the most affordable aircraft to operate.
February 2026
Turboprop vs. Piston: When Does the Upgrade Make Sense?
Is upgrading from a piston to a turboprop worth it? A data-driven look at the real cost difference, performance gains, and when the step-up makes financial and practical sense.
February 2026