Adam Aircraft announced Monday the first flight of A700 AdamJet, Serial Number 002 -- the first of three aircraft slated for conforming FAA flight-testing. The airplane reportedly flew smoothly at the hands of pilots Bill Watters, Vice President of Flight Operations, and Ken Sasine, Senior Turbine Test Pilot.
"The aircraft handled very well, stability was excellent, and the flight controls were very responsive and predictable," said Sasine on the 34-minute maiden flight around the pattern at Denver's Centennial Airport (APA). "The throttle response was smooth and strong, and the climb performance was strong and steady. The airplane handled just as we expected."
"We're exceptionally pleased with the progress of the A700 jet program, and this first flight accelerates our A700 certification effort," said CEO Rick Adam. "The A700 Williams FJ-33 engines are already FAA-certified, and the 65% commonality from our FAA-Certified twin-engine piston will significantly reduce the A700 time-to-certification."
Serial Number 002 will serve as the production and flight test aircraft for FAA Type Certification, which is targeted for later this year. A700 Serial Number 002 is painted and striped in its full air taxi livery, and features a production instrument panel with three-tube Avidyne Entegra avionics.
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"The aircraft handled very well, stability was excellent, and the flight controls were very responsive and predictable," said Sasine on the 34-minute maiden flight around the pattern at Denver's Centennial Airport (APA). "The throttle response was smooth and strong, and the climb performance was strong and steady. The airplane handled just as we expected."
"We're exceptionally pleased with the progress of the A700 jet program, and this first flight accelerates our A700 certification effort," said CEO Rick Adam. "The A700 Williams FJ-33 engines are already FAA-certified, and the 65% commonality from our FAA-Certified twin-engine piston will significantly reduce the A700 time-to-certification."
Serial Number 002 will serve as the production and flight test aircraft for FAA Type Certification, which is targeted for later this year. A700 Serial Number 002 is painted and striped in its full air taxi livery, and features a production instrument panel with three-tube Avidyne Entegra avionics.
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