1996 Wheeler ExpressExperimental Aircraft • Snohomish, WA, USA

Offered for sale is a 1996 Wheeler Express, a well-equipped, four-seat IFR cross-country aircraft that offers a 182-knot cruise speed while burning just 12 to 14 gallons per hour. With 92 gallons of fuel capacity, a useful load of 1,211 pounds, and a Garmin G3X touchscreen primary flight display paired with a Garmin GFC 500 autopilot, the airplane is positioned as a budget-friendly alternative to a Cirrus. The aircraft has accumulated 1,400 total hours, with 295 hours since a major overhaul on the Lycoming IO-540-C4B5 engine.

Built by Bill and John Copeland, who were noted for guiding other builders and incorporating their collective...