Piper Aerostar 702P C-GTTD is seen taxiing and taking off from CZNL in Nelson, British Columbia. The Piper 702 Aerostar is an awesome little piston twin aircraft, and is the fastest general aviation piston twin aircraft in the world.
The 700P version my favorite bird for charters in Colorado. Fast, climbs like a rocket and the high ceiling and pressurized cabin a real advantage in our terrain. Will never forget a winter takeoff from Pages Springs bound for DENVER just as the full moon came up.
You won’t want the fuel bill tho…90 gall per hour…..that’s 45per engine, per hour…… Wallet of a footballer to afford that….+servicing will cost you the other arm…..even more than B60 Duke…..
I am a non-pilot man and was greatly impressed by both the elegant profile and the (Aerostar) model name of this aircraft. No less by the magnificent scenery, here in Uruguay we have just rolling plains, and our tallest mountain is 1950 ft! Saludos from Montevideo.
I really love the design and name of the Aerostar as well, one fun aircraft to get to spot. Yes, we really do have some great scenery surrounding the airport here in Nelson. Makes for some fun spotting! Thanks very much for watching.
@ Matt's Aviation Channel, Matt my good friend, i think they are rare everywhere, even here, because although the speed is great for a twin piston driven engine, many folks will purchase a turbo prop even though for the extra cost, especially a Pilatus single turbo prop with its outstanding safety record & fortunate for you, made in your home country. Plus you get extra benefits with the turbo props, ie: higher ceiling above msl/agl, fuel consumption on props is less at higher altitudes than pistons, plus you don't have to lean your fuel on props like on pistons, etc....God bless you & your wife from me & T.
@@stevelogan5475 Hi Steve, that is a good explanation. I would prefer a PC-12 to piston because of the outstanding versatility. The PC-12 can land on unpaved, small airfields even high up on the mountains. That brings the passenger much closer to their destination. Yes, the performance and reliability are top. The Pilatus has a very good reputation. All the best to you!
Thanks so much Matt! I really like these speedy twin piston planes, I get lucky and see a few different Aerostar's visiting Nelson every once in awhile.
Dad just has the MT 4 blade props installed on the 602 and my oh my she sounds amazing and some noticeable speed increases and climb performance worth every penny!!!
beautiful looking little prop, i would have thought it was a turbo. nice take off and those engines sound nice and strong! thanks for sharing another great video !
Incredible video! I thought this Aerostar looked familiar, turns out it is one from Victoria! I've seen this Aerostar a few times, they are always cool to see.
Great video, and a treat as far as I am concerned. Never seen one before neither as a 3D model for a Simulator or in real life. A real beauty with it's nice livery. Thanks once again, I tried finding one for P3DV4.5 with no luck.
@@Saucierauto16 I don't have XP11 at this time, just the Mobile Version. Hoping to install XP12 when it's released. Currently with MSFS 2020. A2A is supposed to put an Aerostar 600 out which is still in development for MSFS 2020. I've been waiting since 2020 for it. Not sure if Scott and the team are having issues with it but the SIM Community is waiting in earnest. I have Carenado's 690B Turbo Commander for P3Dv4.5/FSX but I've uninstalled both SIMS for MSFS 2020 with its better Graphics. I have been thinking about re-installing P3D just to use all the payware aircraft I've purchased and freeware that's pretty good payware quality.
Jesse my good friend, great catch , that twin engine piston driven plane is smokin' fast, & my fave departure route down the valley. This plane came out i believe in 81' , the year i started to major in commercial/cargo aviation at the university ( NKU) , never have flown one or in in one, but would really like to.( would have to be a passenger as i am grounded for numerous health issues). Have a great day pal.
They do look smoking fast indeed, love the quick twins! Bet they would be a lot of fun to fly as well. Thanks for watching Steve, hope you're doing well.
@@TheHDAviation wife & I are doing well Jesse, i pray you & yours are doing well, i think i mentioned the reason these are fairly rare is because they are as fast as some turbo props which tends to make folks purchase the turbo props instead, even though they are more costly , even the single pilatus prop, have a great evening pal.
SEXY, Alluring, Exclusive, Unique, Powerful, and of course, fast - somewhere, Ted Smith must be smiling. And this time, blessed with a beautiful livery to match. And Filmed to match in Your lovely Canadian setting - a memorable, outstanding vid! Thanks a Lot, My Friend! V
With the 702P model that's is fitted with the lycoming TIO-540-U2A hp Turbo charged intercoolers and I've been in one that's so touching is the console mounted rocker switch that controls the nose gear steering which it's a great to get used to know how to taxing and on takeoff like I see hear was long . This Aircraft requires your full attention on the roll and this dude is fast at 260Kts at 25,000 feet but you are burning at 50 gph so pull your power back to 65% if you are not in a hurry to get them there at 240kts .
The Piper Aerostar has the highest rate of small Twin - engine Aircraft accident rates because of engine failures because you can't get behind on any Muti engine Aircraft.
I guess I don't get it. Why did he land taxi out then turn around and take off? Wouldn't passengers say "hey can we at least get a drink or something"?
The plane was designed to go fast. That cruise speed came at a price. The wing had almost zero angle of incidence. The flaps were adequate, but not big enough to allow for STOL type distances. A lot of pilots didn't really know how to properly take advantage of that and spent more time on the runway than necessary. Plus, you have no idea how heavy he was.
