Aircraft Comparison Engine

Evaluate performance, operating costs, and capital requirements side-by-side.

FLYING Finance · Aircraft Comparison Engine

Find the right aircraft.
Know what it costs to finance.

Performance, operating costs, and capital requirements — side by side.

STEP 01 · SELECT

Choose up to four aircraft from the database below. Filter by category, range, or price.

STEP 02 · COMPARE

Review performance specs, operating costs, and estimated market value side by side in your hangar.

STEP 03 · FINANCE

Use the rate strip below to understand financing for each aircraft. Apply for pre-approval before you buy.

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Van’s RV-15

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Certified Piston

6.52%

Cirrus · Cessna · Piper · Diamond · Mooney

Turboprop / Jet

6.66%

TBM · King Air · PC-12 · Citation

6.66%

Light Jet

Vision Jet · Phenom 100 · Eclipse

LSA / MOSAIC

7.29%

Bristell · Sling · Tecnam S-LSA

EAB / Experimental

7.36%

Van's · CubCrafters · Kitfox · Rans

After Your Comparison

You've built the shortlist. Here's what comes next.

The comparison engine shows you performance and operating costs. The financing picture — monthly payment, down payment, rate category, and LTV — is specific to each aircraft. A Cirrus SR22T and a Diamond DA50 RG may look similar on range and speed, but they finance differently: the SR22T has deeper lender familiarity and a larger pre-owned market, while the DA50 RG's Jet-A engine changes the underwriting category.

Use the rate strip above to understand which category each aircraft falls into, then visit the brand financing page for payment examples, lender detail, and model-specific underwriting notes. When you're ready, pre-approval is a soft pull — no credit impact, 2 business days.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Using this comparison tool.

How do I add aircraft to the comparison?

Use the filter controls above to browse the aircraft database by category, price range, or manufacturer. Click "Add to Hangar" on any aircraft card to add it to your side-by-side comparison. You can compare up to four aircraft at once.

What financing rate applies to the aircraft I'm comparing?

Rate category depends on aircraft type. Certified piston aircraft (Cirrus, Cessna, Piper, Diamond, Mooney) qualify from 6.52%. Turboprops and jets from 6.66%. Light jets from 6.66%. S-LSA and MOSAIC aircraft from 7.29%. Experimental/EAB aircraft from 7.36%. Visit the brand financing page for each aircraft for specific payment examples.

Can I finance any aircraft in this database?

FLYING Finance finances all aircraft categories represented in the comparison engine — certified piston, turboprop, jet, LSA/MOSAIC, and experimental/EAB. Pre-approval is a soft pull with no credit impact and takes 2 business days. Click "Get Pre-Approved" above to start.

What does "Direct Operating Cost" mean in the comparison?

Direct Operating Cost (DOC) is the cost per flight hour for fuel, oil, and routine maintenance. It does not include fixed costs like hangar, insurance, annual inspection, or financing. Total cost of ownership adds those fixed costs to DOC. FLYING Finance can walk you through a full cost-of-ownership model for any aircraft you're considering.

How current are the aircraft prices in the database?

Prices reflect mid-2026 market estimates based on current transaction data. Aircraft values fluctuate based on total time, avionics, damage history, and market conditions. Always verify current value with a professional appraisal or VREF before finalizing a purchase or financing application.

What's the difference between the comparison engine and the aircraft finance calculator?

The comparison engine helps you choose between aircraft — performance, range, operating costs, and market value side by side. The aircraft finance calculator helps you understand the monthly payment once you've chosen. Use both: compare first, then calculate the financing for your shortlist.

Soft Pull · 2 Business Days · 15% Min Down

You've found the aircraft. Let's fund it.

Pre-approval locks your rate for 30 days. No hard pull until you're ready to close.

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Amelia · FLYING Finance AI Specialist

Amelia

FLYING Finance AI Specialist · Aircraft Selection & Financing

"You've done the side-by-side. Now let's talk about what the numbers actually mean at the closing table — down payment, monthly payment, total cost of ownership against the performance you're buying. Ask me anything about the aircraft you're comparing."

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AMELIA · ONLINE

You've built the comparison. I can tell you what financing looks like on any aircraft in your hangar — payment, down, rate category. Just ask.

Soft Pull · 2 Business Days · 15% Min Down

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Get pre-approved before you make an offer. Rates from 6.52% piston · 6.66% turboprop · 6.66% light jet.

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