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Ideal for flight schools and private pilots.
Time-tested and beloved by thousands of aviators.
Combines rugged capability with proven reliability.
Ideal for personal or corporate travel across long distances.
Delivers smooth handling and advanced cockpit tech.
An active pilot since 1971, Tarun Manilal trained in the US on Cessna 150's, 152's and 172's, and holds both US and Indian Airline Transport pilot's licenses. In his long commercial career, he has flown Cessna Citation jets as an executive pilot and as a Senior Captain on Air India's Airbus 310 and the Boeing 747-200, 300 and 400.
Captain Manilal served the airline as the General Manager of the Mumbai airport, Deputy Director of Operations, and Director of Air Safety.
Captain Manilal retired from full-time executive duty in 2007 in order to take over management of the Aerosystem companies from his father, founder Lalit Manilal.
It is contended that more people have earned their pilot’s license in a Cessna® piston aircraft than any other aircraft on the planet. And for good reasons. Tough. Sturdy. Dependable. Easy and affordable to maintain. Their high-wing design and wrap-around windows give pilots exceptional visibility. They are extremely forgiving to fly and have performance characteristics that enable them to climb quickly, cruise smoothly and land at incredibly low speeds. Over the course of nearly a century, Cessna® piston aircraft have made the wonder of flight an attainable reality.
A Beechcraft® piston is your first love. The one that truly expresses your love of flight. The one that opened the world to you. The one that enhanced your skills, delivered breathtaking thrills and built you into the pilot you are today. Beechcraft® pistons have been continuously manufactured for nearly eight decades, bringing the joy and passion of flight to aircraft enthusiasts around the world. The Beechcraft® piston was your legendary first love. And it’s a love that continues to endure.
Owning a Cessna aircraft is more than a purchase — it’s an entry into a legacy of aviation excellence, freedom, and unmatched reliability. Whether you're acquiring your first aircraft or expanding your fleet, this guide will walk you through the key aspects of Cessna ownership to help you make informed decisions and get the most from your investment.
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