Aero-News Flys the Eclipse 500

by Deidre Woollard (RSS feed)
Jul 8th 2005 at 6:27AM

We've been tracking the progress of the Eclipse 500, a jet which may well impact the future of private flight. Aero-News went up in the Eclipse 500 and reports back. They are reporting that it is so easy to fly that it is essentially the " ultimate jet for dummies." The reviewer states that the future of jet flying just might be easier and safer thanks to the easier-to-fly turbine transportation system. The review breaks down the specifics including the ease of takeoffs and landings but the basic info is that the Eclipse may just be everything it has been claimed to be, an manageable and enjoyable light jet that actually starts with the turn of a few switches. While the Eclipse 500 is still in its early stages the reviewer feels that it is definitely on the right track toward eventual certification.

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