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The New Generation Aircraft Preview, a two-date
event held November 16 and 17 at Syncro Hangar at Van Nuys Airport,
will feature over 20 new generation aircraft, from the sexy
Piaggio to the eight-blade turbine powered Jag Helicopter, will
be on hand.
Bank of America and Clay Lacy Aviation are sponsoring
and Syncro is hosting the western-theme preview in conjunction
with Van Nuys Aviation & Business Journal.
The first day of the preview, which includes a
BBQ lunch (1:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m.), is by invitation only, including
VIPs, celebrities and media. If you would like to receive an
invitation to this day, please request an invitation. Live music
and refreshments and dancing with open bar. The event is from
11:00 a.m. to close (when the party is over). Casual western
theme so you are encouraged to wear your cowboy boots.
Saturday's program is open to the general aviation
public, by invitation. Begins at 9:00 a.m. until dark. Please
RSVP and bring your invitation with you to the event.
For invitation request or to RSVP, please call
(818) 773-8980 or toll free at (866) 202-0096, or email Linsey
Lips at [email protected].
Please include "New Generation RSVP" or "New
Generation Invitation Requested" in the subject line. Also
include your name, mailing address, phone number, and how you
heard about the event.
Exhibitor
Information:
Aircraft exhibitors contact Linsey Lips at (818) 773-8980 or
email [email protected].
For special rate accommodations contact AirTel Plaza Hotel (800)
2-AIRTEL or (818) 997-7676. The Hotel is located at the airport
with shuttle service to the event. Rate includes breakfast..
Identify yourself as a "New Generation Attendee".
Confirmed exhibitors include but are not limited
to Raytheon Premier I (only one in existance to date), Piaggio
North America, Adam Aircraft, Flight Options, Lancair, Jeppesen,
Diamond Aircraft, Javelin, Pulsar Aircraft, Murphy SR3500, Hawk
4 gyroplane, Cirrus SR-20, Bear Aerospace, Dassault FalconJet,
Riley Super Skyrocket, Jag Helicopter, McCotter MC2400, Aerostar,
Robinson Helicopter, and ViperJet. Several other companies are
planning to attend but could not confirm at the time of this
update.
A sampling of information about these aircraft
is as follows:
Aerostar Jet
Recently moving their shop to Coeur D'Alene, Idaho,
Aerostar Aircraft Corporation is designing an economical twinjet.
The Aerostar Jet will have a maximum cruise speed of 415 knots
(477 mph), and is designed to carry three occupants over 1,500-nm
or six occupants over 1,000-nm with IFR reserves. With fuel
flows as low as 421 pph (62 gph), a 40 percent lower fuel usage
than the typical entry-level corporate jet is expected.
For more information, contact Jim Christy at www.aerostarjet.com.
Bear 360
Skip Holm, a well known Reno unlimited air race
pilot, has teamed up with Russian aircraft designer Sergei Yakovlev
to form Bear Aerospace, which is producing a line of composite
and metal aircraft in the United States and Russia. The company
will offer six aircraft ranging from the Bear 360 (a kit plane),
a high performance, two-seat, all-metal, low-wing monoplane
equipped with retractable conventional landing gear and a speed
brake. It is fully engineered to meet FAR Par 23 requirements,
is wind tunnel tested, load tested to destruction, and is currently
in flight-testing. The Bear 360 is powered by a 360 hp M-14
air-cooled nine-cylinder radial engine, and is designed to provide
excellent takeoff, landing, and in-flight handling. A 230-knot
cruise and acrobatic capability was designed into the Bear 360
by the Yakovlev design team. Holm, a former USAF and F-117 test
pilot, recently won the Reno Air Races with this plane.
For more information, visit the website www.bear-aerospace.com.
CarbonAero
Adam Aircraft recently announced a new name for its new in-development
inline twin, previously referred to as the M-309. The all-composite
Rutan-inspired design will now be the CarbonAero. The Colorado-based
company also announced an arrangement to purchase its carbon-fiber
material from Toray Company of America, which supplies product
to Boeing for the empennage of the B-777.
The Scaled Composites proof-of-concept CarbonAero continues
flight-testing as ramping up begins to produce the first fully
conforming prototype for 3Q 2002, with certification scheduled
for a year later.
The FAA is also allowing Adams to forward the necessary design/performance/construction
data to the Feds via the Internet, another example of the company's
high-tech personality.
The six-seat pressurized twin will feature an all-glass cockpit
and anticipated cruise speeds in the range of 220 knots, powered
by two FADEC-equipped Continental TSIO-550s. Price on the first
series of 20 aircraft is $695,000, with the next series at $725,000,
toward a final price tag to be determined.
For complete information, contact Adams Aircraft at (866) ADAM-AIR,
or visit its website at www.adamaircraft.com.
Cirrus SR20
The Cirrus SR20 establishes a new standard for general aviation
light plane design. "Aviation Consumer" has named the SR20 as
the "Company" and "Product" of the Year respectively. "Plane
& Pilot" did a story one year after the Cirrus's first delivery
to check why pilots are lining up to buy the SR20. Using composite
materials, new engine technology, better displays and enhanced
navigation systems, this privately held company located in Duluth,
Minn., incorporates technologies for high performance, comfort
and reliability.
This fully certified plane includes the Caps (Cirrus Airframe
Parachute System) whole-plane parachute safety system that is
unparalleled in the industry. A four-passenger single that outperforms
competition, powered by a Continental 10-360-ES engine, Hartzell
2-blade propeller, the SR20 can climb 900 feet per minute and
has a cruise speed of 160 KTAS. Maximum range is 800 nautical
miles. The Klapmeier brothers' determination to change the general
aviation industry is certainly a renovation to aviation.
For more information, please call (218) 727-2737 or visit their
website at www.cirrusdesign.com.
Columbia 300
Thanks to the use of supersmooth composite materials, the Columbia
300, with fixed landing gear, has a performance comparable to
many aircraft with retractable landing gear. Lancair's Columbia
300, already certified, has a cruising speed in the range of
220 mph, and consumes only 13 gallons of fuel per hour, just
under 17 miles per gallon, which is better than most sport utility
vehicles. A prototype, turbocharged Columbia 400 is undergoing
certification testing, using a 310-hp Continental TSIO 550 power
plant to produce a cruise speed of 232 knots. Lancair currently
has approximately 150 orders split between the Columbia 300
and the turbocharged Columbia 400.
For more information, contact Mark Cahill at (541) 318-1144
or visit the website at www.lancair.com.
DA40 Diamond Star
Diamond Aircraft stole the show at Oshkosh by
delivering not one or two, but seven new DA40 Diamond Stars.
The newly certified all-composite four-seat aircraft was originally
constructed in Europe, but the company has flipped the switch
to begin producing the aircraft in its North American facility.
The Lycoming-powered Diamond Star comes with a choice of Bendix/King
or Garmin avionics and is certified for IFR operation. The company
has set up an impressive sales/support network, a.k.a. the Diamond
Regional Distribution Centers, along with a more than competitive
price of $179,900.
For more information on the new aircraft, please call (888)
359-3220 or visit them on the Net at www.diamondair.com.
Dassault Falcon FNX
Twenty customers gave deposits at the Paris Air
Show in June 2001, responding to the news of the all-new 5,700-nm
business jet. The Dassault Falcon FNX has a three-engine design
for greater performance and aerodynamics. Its lines include
a new high sweep wing design. The FNX will be larger and deliver
26 percent more range than the versatile Falcon 900 EX. It will
prove invaluable to operators wanting to use smaller airports
closer to their destinations. The Falcon family includes three
tri-jets-the Falcon 50EX, 900C, and 900EX-and the twin-engine
Falcon 2000.
For more information, call (201) 541-4600 or visit the website
at www.falconjet.com.
E-Plane
Forget the avgas/car gas/diesel debate. The nonprofit
Foundation for Advancing Science and Technology Education (a.k.a.
FAST et) intends to fly on electricity. The new Electric Plane
(named the "E-Plane") is an all-carbon two-seater being converted
from its traditional fossil-fuel diet to all-electric propulsion.
First flights are on the schedule for next year. Lithium-ion
batteries will power phase one of the program, but the E-Plane
will eventually source electricity from a hydrogen fuel cell,
which unlike a traditional battery, doesn't need recharging.
The program comes with an impressive pedigree.
Executive director of the FAST ec foundation is Ajamdes P. Dunn,
inventor of the laptop computer. Test pilots for the new technology
include Exxon ace Bruce Bahonnon and Robert L. "Hoot" Gibson,
former space shuttle commander.
The group has determined the E-Plane will eventually
reach a range of 500-800 miles and will be extremely reliable,
quiet and emission-free.
You can email James Dunn at [email protected],
or contact the organization by phone (508) 870-0042.
Hawk 4 gyroplane
Groen Brothers Aviation of Salt Lake City, Utah,
has developed and is certifying with the FAA the world's first
turbine powered gyroplane. Powered by a 420 shp Rolls-Royce
Model 250 series gas turbine engine, the four-place Hawk 4 gyroplane
brings to aviation a unique aircraft with many utilitarian qualities.
The Hawk's performance and exceptional versatility also offer
a safe and affordable alternative to helicopters and airplanes
in many applications. The Hawk 4 provides USTOL (ultra short
takeoff and landing; under sea level standard conditions, as
short as 25 feet) capabilities with its patented variable pitch
rotor head.
The Hawk 4 provides operators with takeoff distances
unimaginable to operators of fixed wing aircraft. The aircraft's
simple, robust, design translates into lower fixed wing aircraft.
The wide operating speed range, from 55 mph to nearly 150 mph,
of this highly maneuverable gyroplane also ensures the Hawk
4 a new niche in the aviation marketplace. Easy to fly and always
in autorotation, the Hawk 4 offers uncompromising safety in
the realm of flight. Max speed is 148 mph at sea level, with
a cruise speed of 120. The service ceiling is 16,000 feet with
a range of 330 miles. The base price is $749,000.
For more information, please visit their website at www.gbagyros.com.
Jag 255
The world's first turbine powered, variable-bladed,
kit helicopter, The Jag 255 has two seats and five main rotor
blades. This power plant is an Allison 250-C18, 317-shp turbine,
which delivers a maximum speed of 178 mph. The range is 399
miles with an endurance of 2.75 hours. The average fuel consumption
is 20 gph with a service ceiling of 14,500 feet. Its rate of
climb is 1,800 fpm with a hovering ceiling IGE at GW of 8,500
feet and OGE at GW at 6,000 feet. The blades (three or five)
are standard, but six or eight blades are available by special
order. The Jag weighs 3,200 pounds and can carry 55 gallons
of fuel at capacity. The helicopter stands 8 feet high, with
a body width of nine feet, three inches. The main rotor diameter
is 20 feet, 8 inches, and the tail rotor diameter is 3 feet.
It was shown at Oshkosh, and is presently being tested.
More information can be obtained by calling (586) 775-1184 or
by visiting the website at www.JagHelicopter.com.
Javelin
Sleek and sexy are two ways to describe the two-place,
tandem-seat executive sport jet called the Javelin. Aviation
Technology Group, Inc., has announced it is building a unique,
twin turbofan aircraft that is the first of its kind for the
general aviation community. After significant research and market
study, Aviation Technology Group began working in diligence
on the aircraft three years ago and plans to produce the high-tech
jet after FAA certification in late 2003. They combined high
speed (Transonic, Mach 0.92, 528 knots), maneuverability (a
service ceiling of 51,000 ft. with a climb rate of 13,800 fpm)
and unprecedented performance with economy, reliability and
comfort of a light business jet. Two lightweight, high-bypass
turbofan engines, with a combined 4,600-pound thrust, will power
the finished product. The pressurized cockpit is designed for
crew comfort during high altitude, long-range flight (up to
1,500 nm). Equipped with state of the art glass-cockpit avionics,
color weather radar, traffic avoidance and terrain avoidance
systems, Javelin's design is a hybrid, incorporating primarily
aluminum construction. It stands 10 feet 6 inches tall and is
32 feet 6 inches long, with a wingspan of 22 feet. Along with
two pilots and full fuel, it can carry cargo totaling 200 pounds.
For more information, call (720) 851-9923 or visit their website
at www.avtechgroup.com.
McCotter MC2400
The McCotter MC 2400 is in a whole new category
of aircraft unlike anything ever built before and compares well
to the Cessna CJ1, the Learjet 31A, the King Air C90b and the
Pilatus PC12.
It has an outstanding performance, cruising at
400 knots maximum speed, and with a 1,500 nautical mile range
and a 6-seat capacity. The safety of two near centerline thrust
turbofan engines and the comfort of the MC-2400's spacious well-appointed
cabin, wide door, and panoramic windows are without equal. Any
experienced piston engine pilot can smoothly and easily step
up to the MC2400. Acquisition, low operating cost and versatility
make the MC2400 the ideal primary aircraft for the budget conscious
but aggressive business. Single pilot operation will insure
the most competitive pricing. Scheduled delivery date is 2003.
For more information, call (719) 784-0255 or visit the web at
www.mccotteraviation.com.
Murphy SR3500
Super Rebel Murphy Aircraft Mfg. Ltd. has introduced
the Murphy SR3500 Super Rebel, engineered to accept engines
ranging from 250-hp to 360-hp, including the M-14P, nine-cylinder
radial engine.
With a useful load ranging from 1,700 to 1,850
pounds, two large main doors, removable seats and standard extra
large cargo door, the Super Rebel is a utility aircraft. The
aircraft looks and performs like its distant cousin, the de
Havilland Beaver.
For more information, go to their website at www.murphyair.com.
Piaggio P180 Avanti
The Piaggio P180 Avanti is a pressurized, twin-engine,
pusher propeller, turbine-powered airplane capable of carrying
eight to 11 people (including crew). The aircraft is certified
to the requirements of (Italian) RAI Part 223 and USA-FAA FAR
Part 23 and comparable regulations of Bulgaria, Canada, France,
Germany, and Spain, in the category including day, night, VFR,
IFR, and flight into known icing conditions.
The Avanti is designed to provide jet-like speed
on turboprop fuel flows, with the spaciousness and comfort of
a wide-body, stand-up cabin. The airframe consists of 90 percent
aluminum alloy and 10 percent composite construction. A spacious
cabin, the Avanti was shaped to slice through the air smoothly
and quietly. The Avanti's unique three-lifting-area design further
supports its aerodynamic efficiency. The forward wing provides
additionallift and balances the Avanti by pushing the nose up,
and not forcing the tail down. The forward wing and main wings
together reduce drag and increase efficiency, while the conventional
"T" tail avoids the stability problems inherent in some tailless
canard designs. The Piaggio has Pratt & Whitney engines, Hartzell
propellers, Rockwell Collins avionics, and BF Goodrich wheels
and brakes, and is certified for single-pilot operation. The
Avanti can cruise at 41,000 feet, has a top speed of 395 KTAS,
and has a maximum range of 1,700 nm. For more information, go
to their website at www.piaggioamerica.com.
Premier I business jet
Raytheon Aircraft celebrated the FAA certification
of the new Premier I business jet on March 23, 2001. The Premier
I is the first certified business jet with a composite fuselage,
the first clean-sheet business jet certified by Raytheon Aircraft,
and the first new airplane certified by Raytheon in more than
a decade. Orders stand at more than 300 for the $5.3 million
aircraft. The first delivery of the Premier I was delivered
to Troy Eaden on June 22, 2001.
For more information, go to their website at www.raytheonaircraft.com.
Super Pulsar 100 and Super Cruiser
Pulsar Aircraft Corporation, based at El Monte
Airport, El Monte, Calif., obtained the rights to the Pulsar
kit aircraft design and is now offering the legendary PULSAR
XP airplane along with the new Super Pulsar 100 airplane. The
SP100, introduced in September 2000, features a larger cockpit
for enhanced pilot comfort and a wider range of engine options.
The new Super Pulsar 100 kit requires the least amount of time
to build of any composite aircraft (you can build it in 600
hours). The high performance sport airplane is capable of cruising
at speeds over 200 mph but is docile and safe for low time pilots.
Its rate of climb is 2500 fpm and it has a 28-gallon fuel capacity
for five hours of endurance.
Pulsar has acquired the design rights of the previously
known KIS Airplane kits and is now offering the four-seat Super
Cruiser and the two-seat Sport 150 (KIS) Airplanes. Designed
and introduced in 1996 (as KIS Cruiser) by Rich Trickel and
Vance Jaqua at High Tech Composites in Oxnard, Calif., the Pulsar
Super Cruiser is an all composite sport family aircraft designed
to carry four passengers comfortably, with baggage and 52 gallons
of fuel for extended cross country flying with style. Its sleek
and aerodynamic lines let it cruise at 190 mph at 10,000 feet.
Its generous wing allows it to slow down to 70 mph on final.
The design of the aircraft allows take off and landing in very
short fields, fully loaded.
For more information, please visit the website at www.pulsaraircraft.com
or call (626) 443-1019.
Riley Super Skyrocket
Built in the state-of-the-art facilities located
in Carlsbad, Calif., the Riley Super Skyrocket is one of the
few light twin-engine aircraft that offers pressurization. It
travels at a maximum speed of 260 mph with a 75 percent cruise
rate (at 20,000 feet) of 236 mph. Its maximum cruise range is
1,590 miles. It has a five-passenger capacity, 365-pound baggage
capacity and a fuel capacity of 148 gallons. Teledyne Continental
engines (rated at 225 HP-turbocharged) power the two bladed,
variable pitch McCauley propellers. The turbo-charged, Riley
inter-cooled twin engines coupled with variable pitch propellers
produce a vastly superior climb rate, speed at altitude cruise,
and range.
For more information, call (800) 841-1115 or check the website
at www.superskyrocket.com.
Robinson Helicopter Model R-22
Robinson Helicopter Company of Torrance, Calif.,
is the world's leading producer of civil helicopters. The two-seat
Model R-22 has the lowest acquisition and operating cost of
any production helicopter, and holds every world record in its
weight classes, including speed, altitude, and distance. It
has a 130 mph cruise speed and hydraulic controls, but is priced
under $300,000, half the cost of light turbines currently on
the market.
For more information, visit www.robinsonhelicopter.com.
ViperJet
Viper Aircraft Corporation of Pasco, Washington
designed the ViperJet. A GE-T58 turboshaft helicopter engine
converted to a turbojet engine powers the two-place (tandem)
sport plane, which has a maximum cruise speed of 400 mph at
25,000 feet, and burn 50 gph. The ViperJet kit plane has a sleek
fighter look, and sports a new leather interior and instrument
panel. For more information, call Dan Hanchette at (507) 543-3570
or visit the website at www.viperjet.com.
Liberty XL-2
The Liberty XL-2 is a long awaited design for
the two-seat certified market. Unlike its other new two-seat
competitors, it will be fully certified for IFR flight. Currently
in its certification process, which is scheduled for completion
by June 2002, the Liberty XL-2 boast a useful load of 600lbs,
allowing two 200lb passengers with full fuel, along with a whopping
80 lbs of baggage, classifying it as a "true" touring aircraft.
Powered by the 125hp Continental IOF-240, which is monitored
and controlled by the FADEC computer system, the XL-2 cruises
at a blistering 145mph. Its range is 500 nautical miles with
an efficient fuel burn of only 5.5 gph. This will truly be the
certified 2-seat aircraft of the 21st century. For more information,
please contact Skip
Eavers at (970) 249-3598 or visit their website at www.libertyaircraft.com.
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