5. Piper Arrow The Piper Arrow, a 200 hp normally-aspirated aircraft, is regarded as a sensible choice among pilots for its reliability and cost-effective operation.

Today’s Top Pick is a 1979 Piper PA-28RT-201 Arrow IV. Over the decades general aviation has produced a number of design flourishes aimed at setting certain aircraft apart from their competitors.

Pre-bids on Perry Auctions' website were at $15 per plane. Asking prices for Piper Arrows on controller.com, an aircraft sale website, range from $55,000 to $225,000.

Today's Top Pick is a 1981 Piper PA-28RT-201T Turbo Arrow IV. It seems as if a cluster of T-tail Pipers has made its way to market in recent weeks with this sleek Turbo Arrow IV the latest example.