PlaneFox tracks 1 Beechcraft Skipper 77 aircraft for sale and re-reads every one of them from the broker and dealer sites it watches, so the figures below move when the market moves. Every number on this page is measured from those live listings, not taken from a published price guide.
A Beechcraft Skipper 77 flies about 412 nm, roughly 763 km, which is about 3 h 55 min in still air at typical cruise.
A Beechcraft Skipper 77 costs about EUR 1,344 a month to run, or about EUR 137 for every flight hour when it is flown 150 hours a year.
The Beechcraft Skipper 77, formally the Beechcraft Model 77 Skipper, is a two seat, fixed gear training and personal aircraft built by Beech Aircraft Corporation. It first flew in 1978, with production running from 1979 to 1983. The type was developed for the same primary training market served by the Cessna 152 and Piper Tomahawk, but with Beechcraft construction standards and a distinctive low wing, T tail layout. Approximately 300 were produced, which makes the Skipper 77 a relatively uncommon but recognizable option among used light trainers.
The Skipper 77 is powered by a Lycoming O 235 L2C four cylinder piston engine rated at 115 hp, driving a fixed pitch propeller. Typical cruise speed is about 105 knots, depending on propeller, loading and condition. Published maximum range is commonly cited at roughly 470 nautical miles, with practical trip planning affected by reserve fuel and training profiles. Maximum takeoff weight is 1,675 lb, and useful load is typically around 580 to 600 lb in service, varying by equipment. Service ceiling is about 12,900 feet. The aircraft is intended for economical local and regional flying rather than high speed travel.
The cabin seats two side by side, with dual controls in most aircraft and a compact baggage area behind the seats. Visibility is good for training operations, and the low wing layout gives the Skipper 77 a different sight picture from high wing trainers. Most examples left the factory with conventional analog flight instruments, basic navcom radios and a transponder. Buyers should expect legacy panels unless upgraded. Common modern additions include Garmin or BendixKing radios, GPS navigators such as Garmin GNS or GTN units, ADS B Out equipment, engine monitors and updated audio panels. Garmin Perspective and factory G1000 suites are not associated with this model.
On the used market, the Beechcraft Skipper 77 usually sits as a niche alternative to higher volume two seat trainers. Its appeal is strongest for buyers seeking simple systems, modest fuel burn and Beechcraft build quality, while accepting a smaller fleet and a more limited parts and instructor familiarity base. Pre purchase attention should include corrosion inspection, landing gear condition, control system rigging, T tail structure, fuel system condition, logbook continuity and compliance with applicable airworthiness directives. Engine time, cylinder health and calendar age are especially important because many aircraft fly relatively few annual hours. Value is driven by airframe condition, avionics usability, paint and interior quality, engine status and the presence of ADS B compliant equipment.