When flying regularly takes a course over inhospitable terrain or open water through instrument meteorological conditions in the dark of night, that’s when many pilots depend on the safety and security of having a second engine in case of trouble. Today’s multiengine piston aircraft are extremely capable, and with advances in both engine and avionics technologies, even an engine failure can be a managed incident with a safe conclusion. Let’s take a look at a few of the twins available in 2020.
Expanding Your Envelope to Multiengine Piston Airplanes
Key Takeaways:
- Multiengine piston aircraft offer enhanced safety and security, especially for challenging flight conditions, through engine redundancy and advanced avionics.
- The market provides diverse modern twin-engine models, each designed for specific missions from luxurious executive travel to efficient training and commercial operations.
- Key models highlighted include the Beechcraft Baron G58 and Piper Seneca, both offering six-passenger capacity and advanced Garmin G1000 NXi avionics.
- Other notable twins are Diamond's efficient, jet-A burning DA42-VI and DA62, and Tecnam's budget-friendly P2006T and the larger 11-seater P2012 Traveller.
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