Pressurised cabin
Allows flying above the weather, up to FL 300.
Turboprop aircraft with a pressurised cabin
Piper Meridian PA-46 500TP
Finally, an aircraft with every parameter you need. A pressurised cabin, de-icing, flying above the weather. The Piper Meridian is every pilot's dream come true - and the ideal aircraft for business travel across Europe.
420 km/hcruise speed (240 kt)
FL 300flying above the weather
6 seatsin the pressurised cabin
500 HPturboprop engine
Want to charter this aircraft for your flight?
Book a private flight with our pilot
Be anywhere in Europe tomorrow, with no traffic jams - on board the Meridian with our pilot. Ask us for a quote for your flight.
Nothing is missing
The great equipment of the Piper Meridian PA-46
De-icing
Certified for known icing - FIKI.
Air conditioning
Comfort in the pressurised cabin in any weather.
On-board radar
The aircraft has its own radar for tracking storms.
Garmin 1000
The latest avionics.
Turboprop engine
500 HP.
Traffic awareness system
Information about surrounding aircraft on the primary display.
Synthetic Vision
Instant awareness of your safe distance from obstacles.
The numbers that matter
PA-46 500TP Meridian specifications
- Seats6
- Range (4 passengers)1 100 km
- Fuel burn148 l / h
- Cruise speed240 kt (420 km/h)
- CeilingFL 300
- Home airportKbely
Ready to move from piston to turbine?
Conversion training onto the Piper Meridian
Converting onto this aircraft requires a Single Engine Turbine (SET) rating. Your entry into turbine flying - we'll teach you everything, step by step.
What conversion training involves
- A total of 10 training days
- 5 hours in the aircraft and 10 hours on the simulator
- After conversion training, you can fly your own business trips across Europe
- A great way to move from a GA pilot to turbine flying
Requirements to start SET training
- A valid PPL(A) pilot licence
- A valid medical certificate, at least Class 2
- A radiotelephony licence
- A minimum total flight time of 200 hours and 70 hours total as PIC
What training looks like
Training consists of theory, covering the aircraft's systems - and, if you don't already hold ATPL(A) theory, a High Performance Aircraft (HPA) familiarisation course as well. Then 10 hours of simulator training and 5 hours in the aircraft. Training combines the aircraft and the simulator.
| SET training (VFR + IFR) | Days | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| HPA course *) | 2 | 15 |
| Theoretical preparation | 3 | 22 |
| Simulator training | 3 | 10 |
| Aircraft training | 2 | 5 |
| Total | 10 | 52 |
*) The HPA course is not required for holders of an ATPL(A) theory certificate. We'll be happy to send you a full price quote for SET training.
Demo flight
Come and see if you're ready for the turbine
We'll take you flying, show you the aircraft's systems, and answer your questions about SET training and charter flights. Call us, or book a flight right away.
