Our Fleet
The aircraft your kid will fly.
We fly Cirrus aircraft, the safest and most technologically advanced single-engine planes in general aviation. Here is exactly what that means for your family.
Cirrus SR20 — "Green Machine" (G6)
Green Machine is our primary training platform and one of the most awarded training aircraft in general aviation. It features the full Garmin Cirrus Perspective avionics suite with dual 10-inch touchscreen displays, the same glass cockpit technology used by professional pilots worldwide. Unlike older training planes with steam gauges, our students learn on modern avionics from day one.
- FAA-certified production aircraft maintained to manufacturer standards
- Garmin Perspective glass cockpit, same as used in commercial aviation training
- CAPS whole-airframe parachute system standard on every SR-20
- Built-in traffic awareness and terrain alerting
Cirrus SR20 — "Victor Uniform" (G6)
Victor Uniform is the newest addition to our SR20 fleet, sharing the same Garmin Perspective glass cockpit, CAPS whole-airframe parachute system, and modern training capabilities as Green Machine and Yankee Zulu. Another glass-panel trainer ideal for private pilot and instrument training, with air conditioning and autopilot for a comfortable, modern training experience.
- FAA-certified production aircraft maintained to manufacturer standards
- Garmin Perspective glass cockpit with dual touchscreen displays
- CAPS whole-airframe parachute system standard
- Air conditioning and two-axis autopilot
Cirrus SR20 — "Yankee Zulu" (G6)
Yankee Zulu is our second SR20, sharing the same Garmin Perspective glass cockpit and CAPS whole-airframe parachute system as Green Machine. A glass-panel trainer ideal for private pilot and instrument training, with air conditioning and autopilot for a comfortable, modern training experience.
- Garmin Perspective glass cockpit with dual touchscreen displays
- CAPS whole-airframe parachute system standard
- Air conditioning and two-axis autopilot
- Ideal for private pilot and instrument training
Cirrus SR22 — "Charlie Golf" (N501CG)
Charlie Golf (N501CG) is our Generation 5 (G5) Cirrus SR22 — naturally aspirated. Powered by a 310hp Continental IO-550-N engine, it delivers the performance and reliability that make the SR22 the best-selling single-engine piston aircraft in the world for over a decade running. Equipped with air conditioning for year-round comfort, a 1,200 lb useful load, and Starlink in-flight connectivity, this aircraft consistently ranks #1 in its class for safety. Students who advance to this aircraft are learning on the same platform flown by thousands of professional and commercial pilots globally.
- Best-selling single-engine piston aircraft in the world for 10 or more consecutive years
- Generation 5 (G5) with naturally aspirated 310hp Continental IO-550-N
- Air conditioning for year-round cabin comfort
- 1,200 lb useful load for passengers, fuel, and baggage
- Starlink in-flight internet connectivity
- Full Garmin Perspective+ avionics with synthetic vision
- Seatbelt airbags in front seats, a feature found in commercial aircraft
Cirrus SR22T — "Romeo Sierra"
Registered to Romeo Sierra Aviation LLC, this 2022 Cirrus SR22T is the turbocharged variant of the best-selling single-engine piston aircraft in the world. Powered by a Continental TSIO-550-K engine, it delivers high-altitude performance and cruise speeds that make it ideal for cross-country and commercial training. The full Garmin Perspective+ glass cockpit, CAPS whole-airframe parachute, and premium leather interior make this one of the most advanced aircraft in our fleet.
- 2022 model year with turbocharged 315hp Continental TSIO-550-K engine
- High-altitude performance for cross-country and commercial training
- Full Garmin Perspective+ glass cockpit with synthetic vision
- CAPS whole-airframe parachute and seatbelt airbags standard
- Premium two-tone leather interior with modern avionics suite
Cessna 150
The most-produced aircraft in history. A high-wing, two-seat workhorse that is reliable, stable, and ideal for discovery flights and building fundamental stick-and-rudder skills. A timeless trainer that thousands of pilots learned to fly in.
- Most-produced aircraft model in history
- Stable, forgiving high-wing design
- Ideal for discovery flights and fundamentals
- Reliable and economical to operate
Expanding the fleet
Robinson R44 Helicopter
A Robinson R44 helicopter is joining our fleet. The R44 is the world's most popular helicopter, known for its reliability, smooth handling, and versatility. Students will soon have the opportunity to train in rotary-wing flight, expanding our aviation curriculum beyond fixed-wing aircraft.
Diamond DA42
A Diamond aircraft is joining our fleet. Known for their modern composite airframes, fuel-efficient engines, and exceptional visibility from the bubble canopy, Diamond trainers are a favorite for building hours and advanced training. Our students will soon have the opportunity to fly one of the most refined trainers in general aviation.
FAA-Certified Flight Simulator
Our simulator is fully certified by the FAA to log Private, Instrument, and Commercial flight hours. Students train on real procedures in a safe, controlled environment before ever leaving the ground.
- 61.109(k)(1) — Simulated Private Pilot Hours: 2.5 hours allowed
- 61.65(i) — Instrument Rating hours: 20 hours allowed
- 61.129(i)(1)(i) — Commercial Pilot Certificate hours: 50 hours allowed
- 61.159(a)(4)(i) — ATP Certificate hours: 25 hours allowed
- 61.57(d)(1) — Instrument Proficiency Check allowed
Jonathan Behnke, Founder, Mesa Tribune
"You have to be gentle and kind of predict how the aircraft is going to react to different situations. That's something that's hard to teach — but these kids get it."
On what makes a great young pilot
Garmin Perspective Avionics
Cirrus is the only manufacturer to offer the full Garmin Perspective suite as standard equipment on every aircraft. Your student learns on the same glass cockpit platform used by professional pilots worldwide, not outdated steam gauges.
This matters because modern aviation is glass-cockpit aviation. Students trained on Garmin Perspective have a direct pathway to airline and professional flight training environments.
- Traffic alerting: other aircraft shown in real time on the MFD
- Full-screen GPS moving map with terrain awareness and obstacle data
- Two-axis autopilot with altitude hold and course tracking
- Weather overlay and datalink satellite weather (SiriusXM)
- Engine monitoring on the primary display with trend analysis
- Synthetic vision: 3D terrain depiction even in zero visibility
Built-in Safety Systems
Cirrus did not just meet FAA safety requirements. They redesigned what a safe aircraft looks like. These are the two systems that set Cirrus apart from every other aircraft in its class.
Cirrus Airframe Parachute System (CAPS)
The only whole-plane parachute in production aviation
Every Cirrus is equipped with a ballistic parachute system built into the airframe. In an extreme emergency such as a mid-air collision, pilot incapacitation, or structural failure, the pilot pulls a single handle and a rocket fires a parachute from the aircraft tail, lowering the entire airplane safely to the ground. This system has saved over 100 lives in real-world emergencies.
CAPS is standard equipment on every Cirrus ever built. No other production single-engine aircraft in this class offers anything comparable.
Seatbelt Airbags
Aviation-grade impact protection in every front seat
The front seats of the SR-22 are equipped with airbag-integrated shoulder harnesses. They look like normal seatbelts, but contain hidden airbag technology that deploys on hard impact, reducing head and torso injury in a landing incident. This technology is more commonly found in commercial jets than in small aircraft.
Developed by AmSafe, the same company that supplies seatbelt airbags to Boeing and Airbus.