Piston airplanes differ from turboprop and jet aircraft as they have one or more piston-powered engines connected to the propeller(s), instead of turbine or jet engines.

Piston engine aircraft fly at altitudes below 15,000 feet and can only undertake short flights of approximately 300-400 miles. When picking your private jet charter it’s important to note that the interiors are relatively small, there are no restrooms and you will wear a headset during flight. But pistons are ideal for businesses to land at small general aviation airports with short runways or a lack of air traffic control tower.

The cabin of a piston aircraft typically seats between one and six passengers with seats typically configured in rows of two, all facing the cockpit.