Aircraft Guides & Leaderboards
Data-driven guides and rankings to help you find the right aircraft for your mission.
The Fastest Turboprops
The fastest turboprops ranked by cruise speed (KTAS) from sourced specs. Piaggio Avanti, Cheyenne 400 and Epic E1000 compared, turbine speed without the jet fuel bills.
The Fastest Propeller Planes
The fastest propeller planes ranked by cruise speed (KTAS): pistons and turboprops together, led by the Piaggio Avanti. Sourced specs, updated as the catalog changes.
The Fastest Single-Engine Planes
The fastest single-engine planes ranked by cruise speed (KTAS) from sourced specs. Lancair, Mooney and Cessna TTx compared, certified and experimental singles alike.
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.
The Fastest Piston Twins
The fastest piston twins ranked by cruise speed (KTAS) from sourced specs. Cabin-class and pressurized twins compared, where a second piston engine buys real speed.
The Fastest Piston Aircraft
The fastest piston aircraft ranked by cruise speed (KTAS): singles and twins together, from sourced specs. Where piston speed peaks before the turboprops take over.
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.
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 singles and a light twin.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.