Socata TB10 + TB20 - what they like?
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Socata TB10 + TB20 - what they like?
Just wondering what the above mentioned aircraft are like to fly. Are they mainly just group share operated aircraft?
and possibly mention anywhere they are for hire?
and possibly mention anywhere they are for hire?
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TB10 I have never flown but been in one. A good plane for a PA28 type of mission (a few hundred nm or less) but much more comfy and generally nicer all round. Economy (MPG) and runway lengths comparable to a PA28. I looked at some a few years ago and a good specimen with reasonable IFR (but not serious airways flight) avionics can be had for about £60k.
TB20 I have 600hrs in so know it well. A super long distance European VFR and IFR tourer, OK for 800nm legs at anything up to FL180 (oxygen permitting) with an alternate plus a couple of hours' reserve. OK for grass over 700m or tarmac over 500m (sea level). Economy (MPG) similar to the best an SR22 can achieve; 10.5GPH @ 138 kt IAS at about 60% power. One of the few tourers which can carry 3 adults and full fuel; has a generous W&B envelope. Like the TB10, a classy plane which is a cut above all the 1950s spamcan types. A good IFR specimen can be had for £130k (year 2001 onwards i.e. GT model) and an old dog can be had for £90k or less.
Both are easy to fly with no quirky behaviour. I'd buy a TB20 today, over an SR22 or a Diamond.
TB20 I have 600hrs in so know it well. A super long distance European VFR and IFR tourer, OK for 800nm legs at anything up to FL180 (oxygen permitting) with an alternate plus a couple of hours' reserve. OK for grass over 700m or tarmac over 500m (sea level). Economy (MPG) similar to the best an SR22 can achieve; 10.5GPH @ 138 kt IAS at about 60% power. One of the few tourers which can carry 3 adults and full fuel; has a generous W&B envelope. Like the TB10, a classy plane which is a cut above all the 1950s spamcan types. A good IFR specimen can be had for £130k (year 2001 onwards i.e. GT model) and an old dog can be had for £90k or less.
Both are easy to fly with no quirky behaviour. I'd buy a TB20 today, over an SR22 or a Diamond.
