Thursday, October 22, 2009

LEARJET 45

PRESTIGE AVIATION is marketing three Learjet 45's. The aircraft vary in specs, year of manufacture and price. The aircraft are based in South Africa. Please contact us on info@prestigeconsulting.co.za or gary@prestigeconsulting.co.za for more information. Alternativey call us on 084 444 4419.

Tuesday, October 20, 2009

WT9 Dynamic

The WT9 Dynamic is two-seat light airplane. Thanks to progressive construction design, and using advanced materials such as sandwich shells and carbon composites, it has low weight. Dynamic is a first light sport airplane, that passed complete aeroelastic investigation.

The fuselage of the aircraft consists of composites sandwich shells where the main construction element is carbon fiber. This ensures the low weight together with high strength and toughness. The main part of the fuselage is 2.45 m (8 ft) wide center section with fuel tanks of total capacity of 75 liters (19.8 US Gal) in the outer part of the stub wings on the center section. Fuselage is connected to the tail parts of classic arrangement. The stabilizer span is the same as center section width, which enables the transport of the demounted plane on a trailer or in the truck.

Main landing gear consists of laminated spring gear and steering nose gear attached to firewall by bungee cord shock absorber mechanism. Hydraulic retractable gear is an option. In both versions the main gear wheels are equipped with hydraulic disc brakes. They are actuated by lever on center console, which also serves as a parking brake.

Controls Are standard - control sticks on both sides, in basic version with no adjustable rudder pedals. The flaps and trim control is mechanical with control levers on the center console.

Power plant The basic power plant is Rotax 912 UL with 100 HP with adjustable propeller SR 200 from Woodcomp company. The engine is equipped with two carburetors, electrical starter, double ignition, stainless steal exhaust, and muffler.

Cabin The canopy frame is made out of carbon composite, which ensures high strength and stiffness. The ergonomic design supports the crew comfort. The inner cabin width is 115 cm (45 inch) which is the most spacious of light sport aircraft category. The acrylic glass canopy made by Swiss company Mecaplex supplies an exceptional visibility.

Instruments The basic instrument set consists of air speed indicator, altimeter, magnetic compass, RPM indicator, oil pressure indicator, oil temperature indicator, and cylinder head temperature indicator.

PRESTIGE AVIATION is marketing a WT9 Dynamic at R 700 000.00 excl. VAT. Please see our website on www.prestigeaviation.co.za for more details

Tuesday, October 13, 2009

BELL 47

The Bell 47 is a two-bladed, single engine, light helicopter manufactured by Bell Helicopter. The Bell 47 became the first helicopter certified for civilian use on 8 March 1946. More than 5,600 Bell 47 aircraft were produced.

Early models were variable in appearance, with open cockpits or sheet metal cabins, fabric covered or open structures, some with four-wheel landing gear. The most common model, the 47G introduced in 1953, can be recognized by the full bubble canopy, exposed welded-tube tail boom, saddle fuel tanks, and skid landing gear. Engines were Franklin or Lycoming horizontally-opposed piston engines of 200 to 305 HP (150 to 230 kW).

PRESTIGE AVIATION is marketing a Bell 47 G3B2 for R 790 000.00 excl. VAT. please see our website www.prestigeaviation.co.za for specs and pictures

Monday, October 12, 2009

HUEY HELICOPTERS

PRESTIGE AVIATION is marketing three SW Huey helicopters based in South Africa. The SW is a re-manufacture of the UH-1 helicopter. Improvements include power capability, the SW205 modernization increases the IGE hover ceiling 39% on a standard day. Real benefits are realized on a hot day when a SW205 achieves a 275% increase over the UH-1H in hover ceiling. The SW is 41% less expensive to operate than the UH-1H. For more specs and details on the helicopters or any other used helicopters and aircraft please log on to our website www.prestigeaviation.co.za

Friday, October 9, 2009

Piper Navajo Panther

PRESTIGE AVIATION is offering an exceptional 1981 Piper Navajo Panther for sale. The aircraft completed its Panther conversion with Colemill Aviation in 1996 which includes 350HP engines, Winglets with landing lights, four blade Q-Tip propellers, long range tanks, factory air conditioning, vortex generators and many other feautures. The cockpit is very nicely equipped and compares with small corporate jets. The Interior is completed with Blue leather seats with wooden finishes. There is a toilet on board. For more details and specs on this exceptional aircraft please log on to our website www.prestigeaviation.co.za

Tuesday, October 6, 2009

Hawker 400/731 Fanjets

PRESTIGE AVIATION has recently began marketing two Hawker 400/731 fanjets. These aircraft have a range of 2000n/m making them ideal for operations into Africa. The aircraft are equipped with RVSM, TCAS II, HF Radio etc. One aircraft is equipped with provisions for a Medevac stretcher. Please have a look at our website for pictures and specs on the aircraft.