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At 45,000 feet, the nine-place cabin stays at a pleasant 6,600 feet. The intelligent climate control allows two distinct temperature zones. The aircraft accommodates flexible configurations for up to nine occupants and a total baggage capacity of 76 cu. ft.telescoping, tubular steel supports on each side of the door and polished handrail give you more of a feeling of boarding a Gulfstream rather than a light jet.The Phenom 300 has the category- leading cabin size. Embraer’s “Oval- Lite” cabin has a height of 4 feet, 11 inches, and a width of 5 feet 1 inch. The standard cabin comes with six seats, in addition to the two pilot seats, and an enclosed aft lavatory. An optional seventh cabin seat is available. A center-club seating configuration is accompanied by two forward-facing seats behind. The optional seventh seat is aft facing and forward of the center club. A large galley is located across from the entry door. There are many nice cabin options including high-gloss wood veneer, a lavatory sink, and a couple of configurations on in-flight entertainment equipment.Single-Pilot SimplicitySingle-pilot airplanes have come a long way over the last decade, and the Phenom 300 is one the best examples of where technology has empowered the owner-pilot with greater capability and performance. To be able to fly across the country at Mach .78 in an airplane built to airline standards is truly fantastic. Even with its inherent complexity, the systems design is smart, automated, and user-friendly, and •its handling characteristics make this an airplane that is a pleasure to fly. T&TBen Marcus is CEO and co-found- er of jetAVIVA, a light jet sales and acquisition firm based in Santa Monica, CA. Ben holds type rat- ings in five single pilot jets and the Boeing 747-400, co-owns a Pitts S-2C, and flies helicopters. Contact Ben at ben@jetAVIVA. com or visit www.jetAVIVA.com.14 • TWIN & TURBINEOCTOBER 2011embraer photoAirteamImages Photo