Originally Posted by
pokey9554
Make sure your boss/owner knows the sticker price is the cheap part. Using the thing is expensive. Also, not using the thing is expensive. A Citation will run you about $2,500/hour out the door.
Bingo.
Also, I'd consider a TBM or Malibu/Jetprop type as a significant "step up". 300+kts (TBM) is pretty fast. Only one engine to rebuild.