Cirrus SR22
The Cirrus SR22 delivers a winning blend of comfort, performance, technology, safety, and aesthetics in a traveling aircraft. It is airconditioned and cruises at over 200 mph. You can fly from Palo Alto to Orange County in less than two hours.
Flying a light aircraft like this, you can choose from nearly ten times as many airports as major airlines can, often much closer to your final destination, at a less congested terminal. Or fly direct to medium sized airports not available non-stop. Avoid security lines, parking garages, rigid advanced scheduling, overbooking, layovers, long journeys through airport terminals with baggage and family in tow, or separating from your pet. Just load up and go. Return when ready.
Examples include Tahoe, Truckee, Mammoth, Santa Barbara, San Louis Obispo, the Grand Canyon, several within the Sacramento metro area, Mendocino, or Camarillo.
The Cirrus is the first manufacturer to build in a full aircraft emergency parachute as standard equipment. This feature has been so popular with families that the model has dominated the market segment for many years. The latest version even includes Safe Return™, a fully autonomous landing system able to back up the pilot.
You can rent this aircraft at Palo Alto Airport through West Valley Flying Club or Advantage Aviation once you develop the required skills.
Kodiak
The Kodiak is an industrial grade aircraft built tough, powerful, and high from the ground to land on even remote, short and/or unimproved runway surfaces like dirt or gravel even with a heavy load of cargo and passengers.
This one is flown by a professional pilot and available for on demand charter by anyone, meaning that the space is available entirely to the customer for their group, pets, and bags. Popular routes include flights between Palo Alto and recreational destinations like Tahoe, Mammoth, or Burning Man.
Because of its flight performance, it can choose from nearly ten times as many airports as major airlines can, drop passengers much closer to their destination, at an uncrowded airport, without security lines, transfers, overbooking, separate stowage for your animals, hauling luggage through giant airports, etc.
To make this experience real for you, inquire with Centurion Flight Services, located at Palo Alto Airport. centurionfs.com
Edge 540
Precise control and rapid response suited for advanced aerobatic competitive flying and airshow performing.
The Edge 540 is designed for high-energy maneuvers sustaining high G-forces. It is known for its 420 degree per second roll rate and 3,700 feet per minute climb rate. (Compare to a Cessna trainer with 700 fpm climb.) It has 330 hp of propulsion, a maximum speed of 260 mph, and can sustain ±10G turning loads (Compare to an F-16 with a maximum of ±9G.)
This aircraft has established itself as a benchmark in the aerobatic community, showcasing the capabilities required for both competition and airshow performances.
Flown for the thrill, the challenge, and the artistry of flying. Aerobatic flight hones fundamental skills: coordination, situational awareness, energy management, and precision — making better, safer pilots in any aircraft.
Based at Palo Alto Airport, this aircraft competes regularly in aerobatic competitions.
The T-6 Texan
Why People Fly It Today
The T-6 Texan was built to train WWII and Korean War pilots. Today, people yearn to fly it for its raw power, demanding flight characteristics and connection to history.
A Platform for Serious Flying
With a 600-horsepower radial engine, it requires skill, precision, and full attention.
Hands-On, No Shortcuts
No autopilot, no computerized display. Every takeoff, landing, and pattern requires judgment, timing, and coordination. Flying a T-6 is not easy — that’s the point.
History You Can Live
Thousands of military pilots trained in the T-6. Flying it today transcends mere imagination of the past — you can fly the same aircraft, with the same behaviors, in the same way.
Autogyro MTO Sport 2017
The Flying Motorcycle
The remarkable maneuverability, low altitude capability, and low cost of ownership has pilots equating the MTO with a motorcycle that flies!
While it is not suited to flying fast, it is arguably the most fun and affordable. It features unmatched visibility when sightseeing, or on low speed missions like traffic patrol, utility inspection, or photography.
Because the Autogyro can remain airborne even while unusually slow, it can land in distances as short as 20 ft (the Palo Alto runway is 70 ft wide!) With a moderately stiff wind, it can land as vertically as a helicopter. This also makes it the best suited for low altitude flying where in case of a power failure it can land immediately yet gently.
The Autogyro uses an unpowered rotor for lift and a rear-mounted propeller for thrust. This mechanism is far simpler, and therefore easier to learn and far less expensive to fly and maintain than a helicopter.
Pilatus
The Pilatus is an industrial grade aircraft, Swiss built to blend speed with its ability to land even at small, remote airports.
This one is flown by a professional pilot and available for on demand charter by anyone, meaning that it is provided to the customer as a whole for their group, pets, and bags. Covering the Western US, popular routes include flights between Palo Alto and Tahoe, Mammoth, Southern California, Sedona, Salt Lake City, Telluride, Aspen, or Sun Valley.
Because of its flight performance, it can choose from nearly ten times as many airports as major airlines can, drop passengers much closer to their destination, at an uncrowded airport, without security lines, transfers, overbooking, separate stowage for your animals, hauling luggage through giant airports, etc.
To make use of this tool for you, inquire with Centurion Flight Services, located at Palo Alto Airport.
TBM
The TBM is an industrial grade aircraft built to blend speed with its ability to land even at small, remote airports. It is smaller but fills a similar mission to the Pilatus exhibited elsewhere.
This one is flown by a professional pilot and available for on demand charter by anyone, meaning that it is provided to the customer as a whole for their group, pets, and bags. Covering the Western US, popular routes include flights between Palo Alto and Tahoe, Mammoth, and Southern California.
Because of its flight performance, it can choose from nearly ten times as many airports as major airlines can, drop passengers much closer to their destination, at an uncrowded airport, without security lines, transfers, overbooking, separate stowage for your animals, hauling luggage through giant airports, etc.
To make this machine work for you, inquire with garyair.us.
Piaggio Avanti
An Italian Blend of Speed, Comfort, Efficiency, and Style
Speed Meets Efficiency
- Cruise at speeds of a light jet
- Exceptional fuel efficiency
Short Runway Capability
- Take off and land on shorter runways than a jet
- Access more airports and private fields
Comfort & Cabin Experience
- Quiet, pressurized cabin
- Spacious interior with club seating
- Large windows for excellent visibility
Long-Range Freedom
- Fly nonstop on regional or longer routes
- Ideal for business or personal travel
Innovative Design
- Forward-swept wing and pusher propellers
- Sleek, modern look
- Form reduces cabin noise for a smoother ride