Originally Posted by markjoy
How about a C182? Good cruise, comfy, rugged, and a honey on strips. Whats the overshoot/overrun area at the top of the strip like?
Funny you guys should mention those two.
The 2 nicer aircraft at the strip are indeed a TB20 and a 182 retractable.
The 182 has great shortfield performance, but there is no over run at the end of the 25 downhill. Thankfully there is unlimited undershoot, with a smooth unfenced field at the top, so bringing it in low and planting it at the start of the 700m is OK.
The aircraft need not be a dyed in the wool IFR tourer, as it will spend imited amounts of time in cloud. Just needs to be capable enough to handle it when required ( I know the pilots capability is more important).
I know a TB20 is well out of the range, and I suspect a 182 would be verging on unavailable.
I suspect a 360 engine rather than a 540 would help keep the running costs managable and hence more flying per year.