1. Lockheed L1011...flying one now, and for the last 28 years in Command, a very nice airplane.
2. Lockheed JetStar, a fine performer, especially with Garret engines (flew this one, too, for awhile).
3. Lockheed L-188 Electra...instant power when you needed it, although very complicated systems (also flew this one, as well).
4. Lockheed 1649 Constellation. Fast, but engines gave problems from time to time...(also flew this one as well, anyone see a pattern here?
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5. Douglas DC-6B.
The most reliable 4-engine piston transport ever produced...and yes, I flew this one for over one thousand hours. Very low cost of operation as well, thanks to its very reliable engines.
Runners up.
B707-320B (advanced cowl)...the classic jet transport, yep, flew this for a long while.
King Air, any varient.
Twin Otter, great fun, but slow in the cruise.
And, last but not least, my Cessna 411A, fast, quiet, comfortable.
Types that I have no desire to fly...
Any airplane that routinely is flown up side down...don't like these, get sick.
