The Citation Encore is another of Cessna’s great private jets, the “Encore” to its successful Citation Ultra. The Encore is versatile, able to fly long distances and take off and land on short runways, and carry a large load. Passengers love its cabin comfort, smooth flight performance, and its low operating costs.

The cabin, which can hold eight passengers in fully reclining seats, stretches to seventeen feet, five inches – the longest cabin of any light private jet. The strategic use of seamless wall panels, indirect lights, and mirrors make the cabin seem larger than its actual volume of 307 cubic feet. Passengers will enjoy the cabin’s amenities, which include individual flat panel entertainment systems and audio jacks, and power outlets. A newly-designed airstair entryway makes boarding a lot less challenging, especially for passengers in high heels. The Encore has storage space for 43 cubic feet of exterior baggage plus 28 cubic feet in the interior, or more than 1,400 pounds.

Not only is the Encore quick on takeoff, it is pretty fast at 45,000 feet as well. In thirteen minutes, it climbs to 37,000 feet, where it can reach its maximum cruise speed of .74 Mach. For a long range cruise, it flies at 376 knots at its maximum certified flight level of 45,000 feet.

As can be expected with a private jet from Cessna, great attention to detail makes the Encore great. It uses a trailing link landing gear for smooth taxiing and soft landings, and can be single-pilot operated. A new forced mixer nozzle cuts engine noise, and new fuel heaters have been added that eliminate the need to mix anti-icing additives with the fuel. Other small updates allow the Encore to carry 344 fewer pounds of fuel and still have a longer range than the Ultra.

In short, the Cessna Citation Encore is a dream-come-true private jet. It can carry heavy loads, long distances, and can still keep the passengers comfortable and the pilots satisfied. The Encore is versatile, economical, luxurious, high-performance and looks great on the runway.