Piper Mirage VH-ZMM Archerfield to Bowen

2007 Model Mirage in flight from Archerfield, Brisbane, Queensland to Bowen, Queensland, Australia. Video shows the Avidyne Cockpit and the Cmax Chart System.

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Autos & Vehicles

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• Avidyne
• cockpit
• in flight
• flight
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• aviation
• pa46
• piper Malibu mirage
• piper mirage
• interior
• exterior
• vh-zmm
• Australia
• archerfield
• bowen

[S9297AircraftReviews]

If you dont mind me asking how much does it cost to run this including Engine overhaul, gas, & maintinance?

I look between this and a Baron G58 or an Aviat Husky, maybe a mooney but doubt it.

Aviat for off airport use ( might just get a helicopter).

Baron G58 for long flights and economical.

Thats why wondering...

I like how the mirage is pressurized, I like how you get two engines with the Baron, and i like the Mooney for distance travel.

With full fuel what is the payload left?

Thanks!

[AussieMirage]

@S9297AircraftReviews

Hi - costs depend naturally on hours flown, the more you fly the less costs per hours, considering both direct and indirect costs - I fly approx 200 hrs a year - roughly it costs around AUD$300 per hour to run including insurance, hanger, fuel, maintenance etc...

Payload is limited with full fuel, but you will get 250kg allowable with full fuel, and then you get a range of around 1200nm + reserves.

Regards

T

[Zdogs22]

So all in all, how do you like this plane factoring in purchase price, and cost of ownership?

[AussieMirage]

Like all planes they are expensive to own and run, the fleets for pvt hire in Australia in the way of modern aircraft are very limited so I was left with little choice but to purchase.

All in all, it is cheap to run being piston, FL250 and 200 + knts make it a great way to fly on an economical scale.

Regards

T

[blakewilliams22]

You are a lucky, lucky man. Let me know if you ever are sick of this plane and would like to give it away :)

[AussieMirage]

Thanks for the offer - I'll keep it in mind, just don't hold your breath.

[S9297AircraftReviews]

@AussieMirage

Thanks!

[1mouseman]

Nice plane!

[AussieMirage]

All the best with your future flying - yes I was climbing at around 5% - more important was the 120knts climb speed - I was climbing slowly until some fuel burnt off as I was at MTOW (Max Take Off Weight).

Regards

T

[Paulchac2]

Im a recent flight lover and im learning. at the begining part of the vid, were you climbing? 5% angle?