Buying real estate and an aircraft have at
least one thing in common: buyers are unlikely to satisfy all their needs and wants with
a single purchase, so they must compromise to some degree. In the case of an aircraft, there always seems
to be a trade-off between payload, speed, and mission. Aircraft salesmen pitch that a specific model
can satisfy every need, but the truth is that this philosophy rarely translates to operational
efficiency across a wide range of operations. For example, a large-cabin jet with a flight
attendant, and satellite Internet connectivity might work well for flying several passengers
non-stop across the North Atlantic. However, this is not the aircraft for an ideal
CEO of a small company on a 500-mile day trip operating out of rural airports. So, if you have been looking for a private
jet, you’ve probably noticed that many jets require a two-person crew. Of course, that second pilot increases your
operating expenses. Imagine the savings of being free to hire
just one pilot rather than two or just fly the jet your jet yourself. We present to you the top 10 most efficient
single-pilot jets. Welcome to this episode of Dwayne’s Aviation,
a Wiseman once said, smash the like button, and subscribe to our channel. Pilatus PC 24
Following the success of the PC-12, Pilatus aircraft started work on the jet in 2007 for
an aircraft with greater range, speed, and the rugged airfield capability of the PC-12. After years of development, the PC24 was introduced
in 2013 and rolled out the following year. If you are looking for a multi-purpose powerhouse
that can take you from gravel to grass or even more rudimentary runways, don’t look
past the PC24. This aircraft brings years of intelligent
thinking into arguably one of the best single-pilot jets in the market today. It is built for versatility. It’s perfect for business executives, with
up to 10 passengers treated to a true office in the sky with the latest entertainment and
communication devices. The PC24 cruises at 506 mph, with a range
of 2300 miles, this makes it perfect for trips like Lagos to Casablanca, Johannesburg to
Nairobi, and Cairo to Addis Ababa. With fuel consumption of 220 gallons per hour,
the hourly cost on the PC24 is about $2500 per, the total annual budget for flying a
Pilatus PC24 private jet 200 hours per year is approximately $837,00 or $1.3m for flying
400 hours per year, and to get it brand-new PC 24 will cost you about $10m. Cessna Citation CJ4
Introduced in 2006, based on model 525, Cessna has long been the leader in single-pilot jet
aircraft, with multiple models in its popular Citation line-up built with solo operations
in mind. When describing the Citation CJ4, Cessna refers
to this jet as being at the top of the single-pilot class. This is a Jet that lets you have it all, the
CJ4 “redefines versatility for a light jet.” The whole concept behind the Citation CJ4
design is to deliver impressive speed, range, and cabin size for a light jet without bumping
up to midsize operating costs. With a maximum capacity of 10 occupants, the
cabin is 17.3 feet long, 4.8 feet wide, and 4.8 feet tall, giving it a total cabin volume
of 293 cubic feet making it comfortable for 7 passengers, even though the maximum standard
seating configuration is 10. The baggage compartment can hold up to 11.0
bags assuming your average piece of luggage is less than 5 cubic feet. This airplane cruises at 517 mph, over a maximum
range of 2500 miles, this makes it ideal for trips like Chicago to Los Angeles, Los Angeles
to Atlanta, and Las Vegas to Washinton DC. On average, it burns about, 175 gallons per
hour, which makes it cost $1,970 hourly. The annual budget for flying a Citation CJ4
200 hours per year is approximately $661,000 or $980,000 for flying 400 hours per year. For $10m, you can buy this jet brand-new. Embraer Phenom 300
When Embraer introduced the phenom 100 in 2008, customers loved it, but they wanted
the same design in a bigger airframe, something that can travel faster, farther, and more
comfortable, so Embraer began designing the Phenom 300 in 2009. This aircraft is designed to “stretch the
limits of the light jet segment by creating an airplane with best-in-class performance,
comfort, and utility while keeping operating costs at turboprop levels.” The Phenom 300 was so successful in that regard
that it has been the best-selling light business jet worldwide since its introduction. Its elegant design offers flexible and comfortable
passenger accommodations while its cutting-edge technology offers a top-quality flying experience
for the pilot. Plus, its efficiency makes it one of the most
cost-effective aircraft in cost per available seat mile. For owner-operators, this single-pilot light
jet is staggeringly efficient, cost-effective, and dependable as well as a gorgeous example
of functional aeronautical design. The 500mph cruise speed and 2300 miles range
make it perfect for a businessman that lives in London to easily get to Moscow, Berlin,
Paris, or Barcelona. The 157 gallons per hour fuel burn is okay
for a jet of this size. The hourly cost is $1,757, and the total annual
budget for flying 200 hours per year is approximately $631,000 or $921,000 for flying 400 hours
per year. The list price is about $9.8m. SyberJet SJ30
The SyberJet’s focus is to deliver revolutionary aerodynamics, advanced avionics, powerful
engines, and increased cabin technologies. This jet flies farther and faster than any
other light jet, the SJ30 business jets have a 2,500nm range and can fly non-stop from
Los Angeles to New York or across the entire Atlantic Ocean at a top speed of 486 knots. With high swept wings and a T-tail, the SJ30
series jets reduce drag and increases performance. Two mid-mounted Williams FJ44-2A engines also
reduce drag, providing 2300 pounds of thrust each. Capable of flying at a maximum altitude of
49,000 feet, the SJ30 light jet can avoid traffic, fly above the weather, and take more
direct routes to their destinations. This aircraft costs $1,600 per hour to fly,
the total annual budget for flying the SJ30 200 hours per year is approximately $630,000
or $900,000 for flying 400 hours per year. Buying this jet brand new will cost you about
$8.5m. Cessna Citation M2
Launched in September 2011, based on the then out-of-production CJ1 variant, and features
a new cabin layout and a more efficient FJ44 version. The M2 was designed to take over the entry-level
light jet spot from the discontinued Cessna Citation Mustang. The M2 didn’t just replace the Mustang;
it vastly improved upon the Mustang and gave customers looking to get into the light jet
community a bona fide star. In regards to interior upgrades, Cessna hit
the reset button for the Citation M2. It features the Garmin G3000 avionics suite,
this gives pilots the best and most friendly avionics package on the market. With all the panels touchscreen-enabled and
fully integrated with the pilot’s electronic flight bag, this jet gives pilots vastly more
resources than its predecessor. The cabin measures 11 feet long, 4.8 feet
wide, and 4.8 feet tall giving it a total cabin volume of 253 cubic feet making it comfortable
for 4 passengers, with the maximum configuration seating 7. The baggage compartment can hold up to 6 bags
assuming your average piece of luggage is less than 5 cubic feet. The Citation M2 has a maximum range of 1500
miles and a maximum speed of 453 mph. The total annual budget for flying a Citation
M2 private jet 200 hours per year is approximately $583,463 or $856,057 for flying 400 hours
per year. With $6m, you can get this jet brand-new. Embraer phenom 100
Work on the phenom 100 started back in 2005, when Embraer decided to build a line of smaller
jets, including the entry-level Phenom 100, to compete with Cessna and Eclipse Aviation,
which several observers viewed as a major misstep. When the phenom 100 entered the market in
2008, the Eclipse 500 has disappeared from the market as a potential competitor, leaving
the Cessna Mustang and the Citation CJ1+ as the targets on Embraer’s radar of airplanes
to beat. In comparison, the Phenom 100 also has a larger
cabin than the King Air C90 turboprop, yet it burns 12 percent less fuel on a 700 miles
trip. The cabin measures 11 feet long, 5.1 feet
wide, and 4.9 feet tall giving it a total cabin volume of 305 cubic feet making it comfortable
for 4 passengers, with the maximum configuration seating 8. The baggage compartment can hold up to 8 bags
assuming your average piece of luggage is less than 5 cubic feet. The Phenom 100 has a maximum range of 1196
miles and a maximum speed of 437. The total annual budget for flying this jet
200 hours per year is approximately $471,000 or $711,000 for flying 400 hours per year. The price for a brand-new Embraer phenom 100
is about $4.5m. Honda Jet
The Honda jet represents the ultimate combination of Japanese engineering and elegance. This is a master of short-range missions,
perfect for trips within 1000 miles. It uses the Honda HF120 small turbofan engines
mounted on pylons above the wing, a configured called Over-The-Wing Engine Mount by Honda
Aircraft. This configuration maximizes cabin space by
removing the structure required to mount engines on the rear of the fuselage. The cabin of this jet cabin measures 12.1
feet long, 5 feet wide, and 4.8 feet tall, giving it a total cabin volume of 324 cubic
feet making it comfortable for 6 passengers, with the maximum configuration seating 6. The baggage compartment can hold up to 9 bags
assuming your average piece of luggage is less than 5 cubic feet. The Honda Jet has a maximum range of 1388
miles, which makes it ideal for a trip like New York to Atlanta, Houston to Miami, or
Los Angeles to Las Vegas. The total annual budget for flying a Honda
Jet private jet 200 hours per year is approximately $488,000 or $747,000 if you fly 400 hours
yearly. To get this jet brand-new will cost you about
$5m. Cessna Citation Mustang
Introduced in 2006, the citation mustang was once one of Cessna’s flagship aircraft,
but sadly, this jet is no longer in production. The downside is that, this jet has the smallest
cabin in its class, the cabin measures 9.8 feet long, 4.6 feet wide, and 4.5 feet tall
giving it a total cabin volume of 210 cubic feet making it comfortable for 4 passengers,
with the maximum seating configuration of 6. The baggage compartment can hold up to 9 bags,
assuming your average piece of luggage is less than 5 cubic feet. The jet has a maximum range of 1381 miles
and a maximum speed of 483 mph. It will cost you $448,000 to fly this jet
200 hours yearly or $667,000 to fly 400 hours per year. Since this jet is no longer in production,
you can only get a used model for less than $1.5m. Eclipse 500
Introduced in 2006, this is the first very light jet in the world, when the jet was first
introduced, it sold for only $500,000. The company’s dream was to make jets as
affordable as possible, but unfortunately, that dream was short-lived. Production of the Eclipse 500 was halted in
October 2008 due to lack of funding and the company entered Chapter 11 bankruptcy in November
2008. The Eclipse 500 was manufactured between 2007
and 2008. The cabin is pretty small and automobile-inspired,
it measures 12.3 feet long, 4.7 feet wide, and 4.2 feet tall giving it a total cabin
volume of 109 cubic feet making it comfortable for 4 passengers, with the maximum configuration
seating 4. The baggage compartment can hold up to 3 bags
assuming your average piece of luggage is less than 5 cubic feet. The Eclipse 500 has a maximum range of 1294
miles and a maximum speed of 430 mph, making it perfect for trips around 800 to 1000 miles. The total annual budget for flying this private
jet 200 hours per year is approximately $394,000 or $575,000 for flying 400 hours per year. Since this jet is no longer in production,
you can only get a used model far less than $1m. Cirrus Vision Jet
Designed by Cirrus Aircraft of Duluth Minnesota, this is the most affordable private jet in
the market today. if you want a turbine engine aircraft, this
is your starter. It’s smaller than every jet in production
and the only certified single-engine jet in production today, the pilot and passengers
share the same space. That’s because Cirrus engineers designed
it for owners who also want to be the pilot, no flight crew is required. The design is made entirely of composite material,
first for a production jet. The enclosed cabin measures 5.1 ft wide and
4.1 ft high. It can seat up to seven occupants. The cockpit, second and third rows each seat
two, and an extra seat slides between the second and third row, but the third row is
only large enough to accommodate children. The SF50 is the first jet to come with a whole-aircraft
ballistic parachute, making it the safest aircraft in the light jet category. This aircraft is intended to be a step-up
aircraft for pilots who have flown the Cirrus SR20, SR22, and other high-performance, and
was developed initially for personal use and not for the corporate or air taxi industries. However, by 2019, the jet was FAR part 135
approved for air taxi operators. This jet cruises at 350 mph, with a range
of 1000 miles. Flying about 200 hours yearly, the total annual
budget for this jet is $350,000 or $500,000 if you fly 400 hours yearly. The price for a brand-new vision jet is about
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