Very Light Jet - New Innovation for Cost Saving Purposes
Author: admin | Category: General ReviewsFor ages, the ultimate dream of luxury for many people has been to own a private jet, but for almost everyone the dream has been far beyond financial reach.
Nowadays, the idea of having our own a private jet, or at least flying regularly in one, seems attainable; thanks to innovative new airplane designs and technologies.
The price may still pretty expensive, but if you have at least $1.5 million and willing to sacrifice some time for several hours per day of intense pilot training, a personal private jet can be considered achievable.
You might still think that it will cost you an arm and leg, but it’s actually far from what you previously would have to pay if you wish to own a high-altitude private jet able to fly you a thousand miles in just three hours.
Now, a new small class of aircraft is coming to market. Most are built for single-pilot function, though to qualify for solo flying, inexperienced jet pilots must go through intensive training followed by a period of supervised flying with a professional ‘mentor pilot.’ The mentor will direct on technique, monitor performance and recommend additional training as required.
The very light jet–or VLJ, in industry-speak–is so cheap in business aviation terms that it’s reasonably priced to the simply prosperous type of people and is not purely a billionaire toys or the sole privilege of a multi-national corporation CEO.
Top 6 New Very Light Jet
Cessna Mustang
Smallest model from the world’s largest private jet manufacturer. First VLJ in mass production.
Speed: 390 mph
Price: $2.6 million
Passengers: 4
Available: Now
Adam A700
Adam Aircraft’s turbofan powered A700, with a twin-boom tail, weighs only 8300 pounds.
Speed: 390 mph
Price: $2.25 million
Passengers: 4 to 5
Available: 2008
Diamond D
Simple, cheap, easy-to-fly “personal jet” capable of using short runways. Has single Williams FJ33 engine
Speed: 360 mph
Price: $1.4 million
Passengers: 2 to 3
Available: 2008
Eclipse 500
The plane that ignited the VLJ revolution. The smallest and least expensive of the twin-engine VLJs.
Speed: 425 mph
Price: $1.5 million
Passengers: 3 to 4
Available: 2007
Embraer Phenom 100
Brazilian regional-jet builder’s VLJ has roomy cabin, rugged construction. First flight expected later this year.
Speed: 435 mph
Price: $2.85 million
Passengers: 4
Available: 2008
Honda Jet
Biggest, fastest as well as the most expensive VLJ. Has been test flying since 2003. GE/Honda HF120 engines atop the wings.
Speed: 480 mph
Price: $3.65 million
Passengers: 4 to 6
Available: 2010
June 6th, 2008 at 4:11 am
[...] Consider purchasing a VLJ (Very Light Jet) instead. The VLJ is the newest class of aircraft and is far cheaper both to purchase (around $1-3 million) and to operate (some as low as $1 per mile). These planes weights are all less than 10,000 pounds, and can take up to 4-6 passengers. Other added benefit is most of them can take off and land in less than 3000 feet of runway. This allows them to land in thousands of small municipal airports instead of having to use the larger, busier commercial airports. Click here for special coverage on Very Light Jet (VLJ)! [...]