Twin Engine Aircraft

The latest entrant in the aircraft market are the twin engine aircrafts, offering added advantages, while retaining the benefits of a kit aircraft, including low costs, easy construction, and superior performance. The technology has made it possible to develop designs that are quick, simple and easy to build, and above all, are affordable to own and operate.

The availability of new light aircraft engines has finally made it feasible and attractive to use two engines instead of just a single. The twin-engine configuration promises:

· Dual engine reliability.
· Low noise (dB) level.
· Superior Forward Visibility.
· Increased Cabin and Baggage Areas.

A twin-engine aircraft represents more than just additional power: The utility of a twin-engine aircraft increases – where night, weather and altitude travel take on added meaning and versatility – where flights over long distances are more likely to encounter varying weather conditions.

SIMPLE TO FLY: While the twin-engine aircraft is more complex than a fixed-gear single-engine design, it features an ergonomic cabin design and control systems to lower pilot workload. Docile, yet responsive, handling characteristics and a low stall speed make them easy and fun to fly. The heavy-duty gear, outstanding visibility, and good cross wind capability that most of the further twin engine aircrafts are powered with, add to the pilot-friendly features.

RELIABILITY: The twin-engine models are developed to offer unrivaled dependability in kit aircraft. Twin-engine reliability, professional design, durable and proven all-metal construction, simple systems, and ease of maintenance make them a truly reliable kit aircraft. The newest model in the ZODIAC line, the GEMINI borrows many tried and true features from the CH 601 kit series.

PERFORMANCE: The twin-engine aircraft offers real cross-country performance speed and endurance, while being simple and fun to fly on short recreational flights. A superior rate of climb further adds to the utility of the design. Performance is achieved through design efficiency by providing maximum performance while minimizing fuel consumption.

UTILITY: A twin-engine aircraft offers many features to complement its role as a personal touring aircraft:

· High useful load
· Large baggage compartments
· Cabin comfort in a spacious side-by-side seating arrangement
· Outstanding visibility from the bubble canopy
· Ability to operate from short rough fields
· Superior altitude performance
· Suitability for continuous outdoor storage