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Australian manufacturer of light sport and experimental aircraft and kits is known for utilitarian, easy-to-fly machines

FLYING Finance provides a cost-of-ownership breakdown.

Turbocharging and retractable gear boost stalwart machine’s cross-country capability.

Low-time engines and propellers add to the appeal of the roomy and powerful light twin.

Piper jumped into the six-place retractable market with the Lance and Turbo Lance.

Introduced in the 1960s, the Duke combined elegance and excess, delivering turboprop performance in piston form—at a maintenance price few could sustain.

But owners should be prepared to budget for some engine work for these speedsters.

High-performance single combines classic efficiency with a desirable suite of modern Garmin avionics.

Classic bushplane offers a rare combination of utility and versatility, making it a dream for backcountry pilots.

Updated avionics and ADS-B compliance make the GA plane a sweet spot for value among fixed-gear singles.