Anyone know the jabiru 170?

[saintlfd]

Does anyone out there have experience in the jab 170? Is it a good cross country machine? Is its smaller size a problem for longer stints in the seat?

I like its high useful load and its economical operation. The cruise speed is slower than I'd like but that may be the required trade-off. I really prefer the jab 230 but the useful load is not adequate for 2 people and bags going cross country, in my view.

[Roger]

I'm not that familiar with the Jab but the CT is a great cross country plane...

www.ctflyer.com

I do know there is a good dealer in Walla Walla, WA. You might give him a call about the Jabiru.

[KSCessnaDriver]

Does anyone out there have experience in the jab 170? Is it a good cross country machine? Is its smaller size a problem for longer stints in the seat?

I like its high useful load and its economical operation. The cruise speed is slower than I'd like but that may be the required trade-off. I really prefer the jab 230 but the useful load is not adequate for 2 people and bags going cross country, in my view.

Alright, something I can help with. I've got an hour or so in the J170, and it was a blast to fly. I'm a bigger guy (6'1"/230) and it was surprisingly comfortable for me. I've got long legs, and when I looked at the thing, I wasn't sure I was going to fit comfortably, but it worked. One downside is that it is a bit difficult to get in if your tall, but once your in, tons of room. Lots of room in the back behind the seats. Easy to fly. I was tentative about the control setup, but after about 5 minutes, they seem natural. The arm rest behind the controls was perfect for me. Not hard to land at all. A little bit squirrely on the ground, but not bad enough that I didn't want to fly it again. Might not be the fastest, but it seemed decently quite inside the plane.

[saintlfd]

Thanks for the insight! Still looking at my options but I like this plane.