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As of this writing, eight pilots have added a permanent LOA of “SubSonx” to their certificate (the maximum of seven-characters for an aircraft identifier required the elimination of the ‘e’ as the official FAA designation). Earning the “SubSonx” LOA allows pilots to act as PIC in any subsequent models deemed a “common type” by the FAA, should evolutionary changes ever lead to a JSX-3 or JSX-4 being introduced.
Want the thrill of flying your own jet, the unadulterated fun of streaking
to altitude in a nearly vibrationless airframe, the achievement of earning a jet rating for your pilot certificate, and the pseudo fighter- pilot experience, all while avoiding cabin-class prices? The SubSonex can provide all that, and then some! Plus, with its +6/-3 G airframe strength and crisp control response, the SubSonex offers another piloting option that you won’t have in your cabin-class machine: Aerobatics! Regardless of your flight profile, you’ll be hard-p•ressed to wipe the smile off your face at the end of each SubSonex flight. T&T
Copyright 2016, Matthew McDaniel. Publication rights granted The Village Press, for Twin & Turbine Magazine. All other rights reserved by copyright holder.
Matthew McDaniel is a Master & Gold Seal CFII, ATP, MEI, AGI, & IGI and Platinum CSIP. In 25 years of flying, he has logged nearly 16,000 hours total, over 5,500 hours of instruction-given, and over 5,000 hours in all mod- els of the Cirrus. As owner of Progressive Aviation Services, LLC (www.progaviation.com), he has specialized in Technically Advanced Aircraft and Glass Cockpit instruction since 2001. Currently, he also flies the Airbus A-320 series for an international airline, holds 8 turbine aircraft type ratings, and has flown over 80 aircraft types. Matt is one of only 25 instructors in the world to have earned the Master CFI designation for 7 consecu- tive two-year terms. He can be reached at: matt@progaviation. com or 414-339-4990.
The fully encloseable engine bay of the BonusJet motor glider houses both the retracted PBS TJ-100 engine (forward) and the BRS ballistic parachute recovery system (aft).
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