Cessna 182 Skylane vs Maule Aircraft M 9 235i vs Pipistrel Panthera

The Cessna Skylane (typically the 182 series) is a widely used certified four-seat, high‑wing, single‑engine piston aircraft aimed at practical personal travel and training. It generally offers solid real‑world cross‑country capability, with typical ranges on the order of roughly 800–1,000 nautical miles depending on model, fuel, power setting, and reserves, and it carries a pilot plus three passengers. The Maule M‑9‑235 (often referred to as the M‑9‑235C/M‑9‑235 family) is also a certified four-seat, high‑wing piston aircraft, but it is oriented more toward utility and backcountry-style operations than pure speed. Range is commonly in a similar broad band to the Skylane, often roughly 700–1,000 nautical miles depending heavily on tank configuration and operating technique, with seating for pilot plus three. The Pipistrel Panthera is a modern, low‑wing, single‑engine piston design marketed for efficient, higher-speed personal transport. It is typically configured for four occupants, and its projected/typical range is often described around roughly 1,000 nautical miles, again varying with engine option, fuel, and reserves.