Review of Eurocopter Dauphin AS-365N-3

09 March 2010

The Eurocopter AS365 is perhaps the most common model of helicopter in the air today. This mid-weight, multipurpose chopper runs on a twin-engine thats both lightweight and powerful, enabling sustained, fast flight with multiple passengers. The SA and AS class of Eurocopters are used for police and hospital use, news crews, business travel, and much more.

The particular model thats in production today is the Dauphin AS-365N-3. The version of the Eurocopter was developed specifically for hot and high circumstances, as theyre referred to. The 365N 3 is a highly upgraded version of the N 1, which was used throughout most of the 1990s in the same capacity as its successor.

The 365N 3 has Arriel 2C turboshafts that are equipped with fully automated digital electronic control (FADEC). The adoption of this turbine engine is what separates the N 3 and N 3+ series from its predecessors, and both engineers and pilots agree that its a significant improvement over previous models.

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The DAHER-SOCATA TBM 850 - a jet-prop hybrid small aircraft

25 February 2010

Founded in 1911, the DAHER-SOCATA (formerly just Socata) general aviation group has produced over 17,000 airplanes and other items. During their tenure as one of the worlds more popular small aircraft manufacturers, SOCATA has also developed a worldwide service and support network. This network helped with their launch of the groups TBM 850.

The DAHER-SOCATA TBM 850 is a smaller aircraft thats aimed at owners and operators who want an aircraft that performs like a jet but is available at the price of a turboprop. The single-engine TBM 850 is available for around $2.9 million, making it one of the more affordable models on the market today.

The jet performance comes from the planes unique pairing of high-tech engine components and state-of-the-art navigational features. The Pratt & Whitney PT6A engine is ahead of its time in terms of pure performance from a relatively lightweight engine, and the improved flight deck model makes the TBM a maneuvering marvel.

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Worlds Top Private Jets - Grob SPn

28 September 2009

Founded in 1971 by Dr. Burkhart Grob, Grob Aerospace is one of today's more reputable manufacturers of jet aircrafts, although being one of the smallest. Grob only employs a staff of 100, and are renowned for their use of carbon fiber reinforced polymer construction - their staple since the 1970s.

The brand produces basic trainers, one and two-seaters, low wing monoplanes, and, of course, high-class business jets. Their newest addition to the aircraft community is the Grob SPn Light Business Jet.

The SPn was no easy job to tackle. Grob, known for cutting-edge construction, crafted a compact and lightweight jet that would be easy on the fuel and the wallet, but heavy on the features. From the outside, the aerodynamic jet looks to curve like a banana, and with its sleek, rocket-ship-like appearance, the SPn is aesthetically more futuristic than modern.

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The Cessna CitationJet provides luxury air travel for any executive

08 September 2009

Among the common pilot, Cessna is one of the most well-known brands of airplanes around. Cessna is an American aircraft company, founded in 1927 and stationed in America's heartland, Wichita, Kansas. The smaller brand is a subsidiary of Textron.

Recently, the solo-fliers' favorite has been trying to expand their line to include the high-class business world. The Cessna CitationJet (CJ) Model 525 is the result, and as one of the first models, the CJ1+ remains among the most popular.

The CitationJets come in CJ1, CJ2, CJ3 and CJ4 editions, but they're all just slightly different jets from the same family. Model 525 is the staple of Cessna's business jet world, and the first CJ was launched in 1989.

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