Fri, Apr 08, 2011
The Aero-TV crews that produce ANN's industry-leading aero-video
coverage LOVE Air-To-Air missions... as its not only a way to show
an aircraft in its element... but also a means by which we can see
an aircraft deal with the arduous tasks inherent in tight formation
and the maneuvering required to get the gorgeous shots ANN viewers
all over the world demand of us. It was also a great chance to talk
to a pilot who has been piloting the Kestrel over the last few
weeks as the bird is demoed all over the US in order to build
support for this exciting program.
Kestrel Aircraft is a new company formed to complete the FAA
certification and produce the Kestrel. The company will be led by
CEO and Chairman Alan Klapmeier and other seasoned professionals
with broad aviation and business experience. Alan has a rich and
distinguished background in aviation.
In 1984, he founded Cirrus Design and until recently, led the
company which manufactured the largest selling piston aircraft in
the world. He resigned from the company in 2009 to pursue other
aircraft development ventures.
The Kestrel management team says its turboprop will carry more
while flying further and faster, into and out of shorter runways.
These benefits come from advanced aerodynamics and composite
construction. The management team says it will position the new
Kestrel to bridge the traditional gap between turboprops and
substantially more expensive business jets.
Klapmeier calls the Kestrel, “an elegant solution for
personal and business transportation that will redefine its class,
while being economical and easy to operate.” Join Aero-TV for
a REALLY close look at the Kestrel inflight and a frank talk about
how the bird is behaving throughout the rigors of its introduction
to the US market.
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