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We've all been a student pilot once and there is nothing better than our selection of 172s and 182s for the beginner. With ease of flight and low maintenance cost these planes are hard to beat!
Buying your first plane is a big deal, and here at Van Bortel we take it seriously. We would love to help answer any questions you may have and are excited to sell you your first! When buying your first plane low maintenance cost is usually the biggest priority and with our 172s and 182s they will be the lowest!
Flying a long way is best done with with our TTx, this plane will get you that distance and in a hurry. But if you need that usable weight the 206 is what you need, this plane goes the distance and can haul!
When trying to get somewhere fast there is nothing better than the TTx, it is one of the top fastest single engine prop planes in the world!
If you are looking to haul people or objects the 206 is the best on the market to do so. It's rugged, reliable, and has a large useful load for those big hauls.
Since 1955, there’s never been a more accredited aircraft than the Cessna 172. It’s time-tested design and handling characteristics make it not only the worlds number one choice for training, but the safest GA aircraft money can buy. With very near 50K models in production, the 172 has proven its value and abilities above all other GA airplanes. You’ll look far and wide to find a pilot who doesn’t have extensive time and trust in the venerable 172.
Great at nothing, good at everything. When power, practicality, and safety combine, the Cessna 182 is right in the center. Whether it’s business or family, you’ll look far and wide before you find a more robust, stable, traveling platform. On the tarmac or down the back country strips, the 182 handles it all. With the reliable range of 915 nm and enough useful load for the whole family, the 182 is hard to beat.
Few aircraft can hold up to the bar the Cessna 206 has set. It’s magnificence in the air is something to behold. The powerful 310 hp Lycoming IO-540 will take you, your family, the dog, and bags to places you never thought possible. Dont discount the versatility that the incredible short field takeoff and landing characteristics will provide. Whether you are hauling cargo, making long cross countries, or simply flying the family down to the lake, the mighty 206 will take you there.
A symphony of design, speed, power, and luxury. From the detailed paint lines to the exceptional interior, this Time Machine will get you places faster than ever before…for work or for play. With a max range of 1,200 nm, this jet-like single piston aircraft is built to take you from coast to coast in style. The flexibility of the composite fiberglass design coupled with the jaw-dropping aerodynamics, the TTX is sure to leave a statement on every ramp it takes you to.