On Wed, 02 Nov 2005 14:13:18 -0800, wrote:

Has anyone here done a daily commute in a plane?

Hi Paul,

My job requires significant travel in "spurts".

For offices near by or less then 100 STATUTE miles, it does not pay for me
to fly. The time it takes to get to the airport, preflight, land, get a
car at the destination airport and drive to the office, it would be more
efficient for me to drive.

Offices over 100 STATUTE miles, then it pays for me to fly as these offices
would require an overnight and more then a 3 hours drive time round trip.
My furthest office is 540 statute miles round trip, and 260 NM round trip.
Kinda no brainer straight lines are more efficient and I get there in about
an hour's flight time. I get to sleep in my own bed that night too!

What aircraft would be best for this kind of cummute?

I own a Sundowner which trues out at 110 knots.

Trying to maximize speed and minimize costs...

Hmmm, aviation and minimizing costs. Don't think that computes too well.
I do get re-imbursed $1.07 per nautical mile from my employer, which
definately covers my fuel and car rental expenses.

Hope this helps.

Allen