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and Landoll says they typically fly in the 15,000-19,000 foot range, where traffic is light, most weather is underneath and performance is maximized. The pressurized cabin and smoothly-humming turbine on an extended nose create a quiet environment. Because the little engine’s weight is less than one- half of the big piston’s, the extra fuel weight is offset and the Silver Eagle’s payload is generally 140 pounds greater than that of a stock P210. The owners of Silver Eagles consider that they have found the ideal personal airplane, one with a fast, high-flying pressurized cabin, yet still able to fly in and out of small runways and fit into a standard hangar.Will the Silver Eagle do everything? Of course not; Landoll Corporation also operates a TBM- 850 that can make its Florida andThe capability and comfort of the Silver Eagle makes it worthconsidering when shopping for a personal transport. It’s an economical alternative to the big-cabin turbine singles, when the mission doesn’t demand six seats in the back.8 • TWIN & TURBINEMAY 2012