5 Reasons Piston Aircraft Can Be Better than Jets

1. You can ride shotgun. Pistons are almost always flown single pilot so you can ride up front, which can be more interesting.

2. You can see the sights. Piston aircraft typically cruise at less than 10,000 feet, so the detail down below is clear.

3. You can land at more airports. Smaller airplanes can land at airports with runways too short for most jets.

4. You can save on landing fees. For piston aircraft, they range from dirt cheap to free.

5. You can save time. On hops of less than 100 miles, a piston model will arrive almost as quickly as a jet. In congested airspace, it might arrive sooner.