BEECHCRAFT TRAVEL AIR

CFS Elite uses the reliable Beechcraft Travel Air for all of our ATP and twin engine training. The aircraft provides  a simple platform that makes accelerated training a breeze.  In addition, the upgraded advanced avionics make it a phenomenal companion trainer preparing you for an easy transition to your first job flying a Beechcraft King Air. 

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General characteristics

• Crew: one

• Capacity: four people

• Length: 25 ft 11 in 

• Wingspan: 37 ft 10 in 

• Height: 9 ft 6 in. 

• Wing area: 199.2 sq. ft. 

• Empty weight: 2,776 lb

• Max. takeoff weight: 4,000 lb 

• Powerplant: 2 × Lycoming O-360-A1A, 180 hp each

Performance

• Never exceed speed: 209 knots (240 mph)

• Maximum speed: 183 knots (210 mph) at sea level

• Cruise speed: 170 knots (195 mph) (economy cruise (65% power, 2,450rpm) at 11,000 ft)

• Stall speed: 61 knots (70 mph) (flaps 33 degrees, gear down, zero thrust)

• Range: 1,017 nm

• Service ceiling: 18,100 ft

• Rate of climb: 1,250 ft/min 

• Wing loading: 21.1 lb/sq ft