Bend, OR – 

Conservative performance projections for the new Stratos 714 very light personal jet (VLPJ) include: single pilot operation, Flight Level 410, over 400 knots cruise, for up to 1500 nautical miles, including four passengers and luggage.

The Stratos engineering team did their homework before creating this clean sheet design. They were able to profit from costly mistakes made by others in shaping earlier VLJ design concepts that either had to be reconfigured or disappeared. Their four-seat Very Light Personal Jet makes a lot of sense in the American market and evolving markets in Europe, Russia and China.

Research conducted by the engineering team concluded that most flights in twin jet aircraft average 1,000 miles and carry only 2.5 passengers. Consequently, the four seats in the Stratos 714 will accomplish the same mission profile with considerably more room and comfort than the larger jets and at a significantly lower cost. People over 6’5” are surprised to learn that they can occupy any seat with plenty of legroom and enough headroom to allow for one of those

Indiana Jones fedoras. Sitting in the back seat, passengers cannot reach the seat in front of them. Most VLJs do not have that kind of legroom or a 56” wide cabin. The leather-clad rear seats will recline nearly 45 degrees. Carbon composite construction and other leading edge materials are being employed to reduce cabin noise levels. A variety of options for cabin entertainment and passenger comfort are also available.

With speeds at altitudes that come close to larger business jets, the Stratos 714 will outrun many other VLJ twins and every single engine VLJ on the market. Using one refueling stop, the Stratos 714 can cover the distance from Miami to Seattle in under seven hours.

The side-stick control, state-of-the-art glass cockpit, and fully integrated autopilot are designed to lighten the pilot’s workload. Landing speeds and distance requirements for the Stratos are considerably below twin jets, making many more airports accessible to Stratos owner/pilots.

For speed, range, economy and simplicity of operation a Stratos 714 is going to make a lot of sense for private owners and, in most cases, charter operators.

Stratos Aircraft is now accepting deposits on 714 delivery positions. Deposit money is escrowed in interest-bearing accounts and can be retrieved at any time. The company is seeking investors and

though capital is tight, they expect to have two flying prototypes within the next two years. For more information visit www.stratosaircraft.com or call 541.330.0714.