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On 20-Dec-2004, "Matt Barrow" wrote:

Sounds like the ideal mission profile for a single
turboprop (Meridian, TBM-700, PC-12), or maybe a Malibu Mirage.
However, either of the Pipers might have a problem making a 600 nm
trip
nonstop
with 4 aboard against a strong headwind and with IFR reserves.

I had been thinking King Air C90B, but a single might work.

How are they for "roominess"? These boys come from the construction
trades
and are pretty "big" boys. My project leader is 6'7" and about 260.


The Pipers are probably just a bit roomier than your B36TC (but
pressurized,
so they will certainly be more comfortable). The TBM is quite a bit
larger,
and I'd wager the PC-12 has more cabin room than a C-90 (and maybe half
the
direct operating cost).

In looking at some of the spec's, the PC-12 is definitely the choice. I
think I was gravitating to the King Air as I've been a Beech fan for some
years now. I checked it out on ASO and I'm not impressed with the Piper
Meridian, and the Piaggio is $8 million USED!! A PC-12 can be had for about
$2M, a TBM-700 for about $1.5M.

This is the off-season for our industry, so I'll use the time to do some
digging.

Thanks for your input.


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Matt
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Matthew W. Barrow
Site-Fill Homes, LLC.
Montrose, CO