There are Folland Gnat owners who do not have a rating and
simply fly with an authorized instructor.
simply fly with an authorized instructor.
| Your level of involvement in the actual flying is only limited by your level of desire and ability. |
You don't even need a pilot's license. Just fly with an instructor.
Jet flying is fundamentally simple, well within the bounds of
the average person.
Jet flying is fundamentally simple, well within the bounds of
the average person.
>Gross Weight..................................................................................................9,350 lbs
>Max Landing Weight......................................................................................7,850 lbs
>Engine thrust........................................................................................................4,250 lbs
>Fuel Capacity..............................................................................445 gal / 3,000 lbs
>Ceiling...........................................................................................................48,000 feet
>Takeoff speed............................................................................................... 135 knots
>Gear operating speed................................................................................ 250 knots
>Flap operating speed................................................................................ 200-300 kts
>Never exceed speed................................................................................... 1.3 mach
>Maximum cruise speed.............................................................................. 500 knots
>Maximum drag parachute deployment speed....................................... 160 knots
>Maximum air brake speed.......................................................................... no restriction
>G-limits...........................................................................................................+7 & -2.5
>360 degree roll.........................................................................................under 1 second
>Fuel burn.....................................................................................................150-300 gal/hr
>Maximum range.........................................................................................1,150 st. miles
>360 degree roll.........................................................................................under 1 second
>Sea level take off to 10,000 ft, with full fuel............................................... 2.5 minutes
>Normal climb speed......................................................................................350 knots
>Maximum climb rate.............................................................................10,000 ft / minute
>Max Landing Weight......................................................................................7,850 lbs
>Engine thrust........................................................................................................4,250 lbs
>Fuel Capacity..............................................................................445 gal / 3,000 lbs
>Ceiling...........................................................................................................48,000 feet
>Takeoff speed............................................................................................... 135 knots
>Gear operating speed................................................................................ 250 knots
>Flap operating speed................................................................................ 200-300 kts
>Never exceed speed................................................................................... 1.3 mach
>Maximum cruise speed.............................................................................. 500 knots
>Maximum drag parachute deployment speed....................................... 160 knots
>Maximum air brake speed.......................................................................... no restriction
>G-limits...........................................................................................................+7 & -2.5
>360 degree roll.........................................................................................under 1 second
>Fuel burn.....................................................................................................150-300 gal/hr
>Maximum range.........................................................................................1,150 st. miles
>360 degree roll.........................................................................................under 1 second
>Sea level take off to 10,000 ft, with full fuel............................................... 2.5 minutes
>Normal climb speed......................................................................................350 knots
>Maximum climb rate.............................................................................10,000 ft / minute
Typical Statistics (for general information purposes only)
Own the fastest plane on the field! And... you can fly it
yourself or just go along for the ride of your life!
yourself or just go along for the ride of your life!
Operational Restrictions
Performance
Regulatory
In order to fly it solo, you must
obtain a Rating. This requires:
> pilot's license
> 1,000 hours total time
> instruction from an authorized
instructor-typically 15 hours if
you have no jet time
> pass flight test by authorized
examiner
obtain a Rating. This requires:
> pilot's license
> 1,000 hours total time
> instruction from an authorized
instructor-typically 15 hours if
you have no jet time
> pass flight test by authorized
examiner
PLEASE CONSULT FAA...
regulations for the most complete
current and accurate information,
as regulations change from time
to time.
regulations for the most complete
current and accurate information,
as regulations change from time
to time.
Long Runway
Take off / landing speed is 120 to
135 knots (138-155mph). The
aircraft's power enables it to take
off in only 1,500 to 2,500 ft of
runway. But, like most military
aircraft, it has no thrust reversers,
thus, for landing, 6,000 ft is
recommended if you do not wish
to use the drag chute or wear out
your brakes.
Restricted Altitudes
Like most military aircraft, this
aircraft is not RVSM certified and
thus may not fly between 29 and
41 thousand feet. It is possible,
however, to obtain an ATC
clearance to transition from 28 to
42 thousand feet.
Take off / landing speed is 120 to
135 knots (138-155mph). The
aircraft's power enables it to take
off in only 1,500 to 2,500 ft of
runway. But, like most military
aircraft, it has no thrust reversers,
thus, for landing, 6,000 ft is
recommended if you do not wish
to use the drag chute or wear out
your brakes.
Restricted Altitudes
Like most military aircraft, this
aircraft is not RVSM certified and
thus may not fly between 29 and
41 thousand feet. It is possible,
however, to obtain an ATC
clearance to transition from 28 to
42 thousand feet.
The FAA classifies all military
aircraft as "Experimental." This
imposes certain restrictions which
do not apply to "Normal" aircraft.
Please consult FAA regulations for
the most complete, current and
accurate regulations. Some of
the most significant of these
restrictions are:
>"Experimental" must be painted
on the aircraft
> You must send a fax to the FAA
prior to a cross-country flight
> No international flights without
special permission
> airspace restrictions
aircraft as "Experimental." This
imposes certain restrictions which
do not apply to "Normal" aircraft.
Please consult FAA regulations for
the most complete, current and
accurate regulations. Some of
the most significant of these
restrictions are:
>"Experimental" must be painted
on the aircraft
> You must send a fax to the FAA
prior to a cross-country flight
> No international flights without
special permission
> airspace restrictions
Solo Requirements
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