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It features an Electronic Engine Control
system with hydro-mechanical back-up
to ease pilot workload. The airframe
is made predominately from carbon
fibre reinforced polymer. It features
intuitive side-stick controls and an
integrated panel and FADEC that put
the pilot in complete control. Initial
design goals included a 1 500 nmi
(2 778 km) range with NBAA reserves.
and 400 kn (741 km/h) cruise speed
but with approach speeds comparable
to piston singles. It seats four people
comfortably at 41 000 feet. The interior
can be configured for up to six people.
At present Stratos is working on
a prototype 714 powered by a Pratt
&Whitney JT15B-5 engine but the
ultimate goal for the 714 is certification
with a Pratt & Whitney 535E, the same
engine that powers the Phenom 300.
Over the past year since the first
flight in November of last year, the test
pilots have logged 52 hours during
33 flights, topping out at 320 KTAS
and 17 000 feet. So far performance
as been as expected with the 714
being tested to a maximum weight of
3 765 kg at various CG positions.
The Stratos 714 is pressurised
and equipped for flight up to 41 000
ft (maximum certificated altitude)
allowing it to take advantage of
high altitude operations including
improved efficiency, longer range. •New aircraft in the making
The Stratos 714 features a glass cockpit
integrated with two primary flight displays
and a single multifunctional display.