Last week, the four-seat Stratos 714 jet took to the skies for the first time from the company’s headquarters at the Roberts Field Airport in Redmond, Oregon. The plan for the flight, which lasted only 10 minutes, was to evaluate the general stability and systems operation of the single-engine jet. Test pilot Dave Morss was satisfied with the overall handling and provided feedback to the development team after the flight.
Stratos Jet Makes First Flight
Key Takeaways:
- The four-seat Stratos 714 single-engine jet successfully completed its 10-minute maiden flight from Redmond, Oregon, with the test pilot satisfied with its stability and systems.
- After initial flight testing, the company plans to pursue type certification for the jet, which is projected to achieve speeds around 415 knots and a maximum range of 1,500 nm.
- Stratos Aircraft is not yet accepting orders but offers updates and investment opportunities, and plans to showcase the 714 at EAA AirVenture 2017.
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