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Two-Seat Trainers
Learn to fly, build hours, have fun
Affordable, simple aircraft perfect for training, time-building, and weekend flying. Low operating costs and easy insurance.
Examples: Cessna 150/152, Piper Tomahawk, Grumman AA-1, Diamond DA20
Four-Seat Fixed Gear
The workhorse of general aviation
The most popular category in GA. Carry a family, fly cross-country, keep it simple. Lower insurance and maintenance than complex aircraft.
Examples: Cessna 172/182, Piper Cherokee/Archer, Grumman Tiger, Diamond DA40
High-Performance Retractables
Speed, capability, and cross-country comfort
Retractable gear, constant-speed prop, and 200+ HP deliver serious cross-country performance. Requires complex endorsement and higher insurance.
Examples: Mooney M20, Piper Arrow/Comanche, Cessna 210, Beech Bonanza, Commander 114, SOCATA Trinidad
Light Sport Aircraft
Fly with a Sport Pilot certificate
Modern, efficient designs you can fly with a Sport Pilot certificate. Two seats, day VFR, max 120 knots. Great entry point into aviation.
Examples: Tecnam P2008, Icon A5, CubCrafters Sport Cub, Flight Design CTLS
Backcountry & Bush
Dirt strips, grass fields, and adventure
Built for short, rough strips and remote destinations. STOL performance, rugged gear, and taildragger handling. The adventure category.
Examples: CubCrafters XCub, Aviat Husky, Cessna 180/185, Maule, Carbon Cub
Aerobatic Aircraft
Loops, rolls, and pure flying joy
Purpose-built for aerobatic flight or dual-use aircraft approved for aerobatics. From gentle entry-level to unlimited competition.
Examples: Pitts Special, Extra 300, Citabria/Decathlon, RV-series (some)
Six-Seat Singles
Bigger family, bigger airplane
When four seats aren't enough. Larger cabins, more payload, and the ability to bring the whole crew. Serious utility aircraft.
Examples: Cessna 206/207, Piper Saratoga/Lance, Beech Bonanza A36
Piston Twins
Two engines, added redundancy
Twin-engine piston aircraft offer engine-out redundancy and often more speed and payload. Requires multi-engine rating. Higher operating costs.
Examples: Piper Seneca/Seminole, Beech Baron, Cessna 310/340, Grumman Cougar, Diamond DA42
Single-Engine Turboprops
Jet-A simplicity, turbine reliability
Turbine power in a single-engine airframe. Fast, reliable, and efficient at altitude. The step up from piston for serious travelers.
Examples: Daher TBM series, Pilatus PC-12, Cessna Caravan, Epic E1000
Pressurized Singles & Twins
Fly above the weather in comfort
Pressurized cabins allow comfortable flight in the flight levels. Turbocharging plus pressurization for serious cross-country capability.
Examples: Cessna P210, Piper Malibu/Mirage, Mooney Acclaim, Cessna 340/414
Classic & Vintage
Fly a piece of aviation history
Taildraggers and classics from aviation's golden age. For pilots who love the heritage, the look, and the hands-on flying experience.
Examples: Piper Cub, Aeronca Champ/Chief, Stearman, Cessna 140, Beech Staggerwing
Seaplanes & Amphibians
Land on water, land on runways
Float-equipped or amphibious aircraft open up waterways as runways. From classic float planes to modern amphibians.
Examples: de Havilland Beaver, Cessna 206 on floats, Icon A5, Lake Buccaneer, Maule on floats
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