N861JT is a trainer for modern pilots. Featuring a fuel-injected Rotax 912iS engine, G3X Touch PFD and MFD and a Garmin GTN 650xi comm/navigator, 1JT is equipped with technology pilots will see throughout their careers while not distracting beginners with more complex flight controls that aren't necessary when just getting started.
1JT is available for rent at Sierra Aero in Truckee, CA. Sierra Aero can also help interested students and pilots connect with flight instructors in the area that can provide checkouts and/or flight training in the plane. 1JT can be used for primary PPL training, instrument training with the Garmin GTN 650 xi navigator, and commercial training as it is a technically advanced aircraft (TAA).
Safe
- Professionally maintained by the A&Ps at Sierra Aero at KTRK
- 5 point harnesses
- Slow stall speed of 41 - 45 kts
- Angle of attack indicator
- Blue auto-level button
- Terrain awareness
Simple
- No prop or mixture controls
- Single fuel tank means no switching tanks
- Fixed landing gear, reinforced by Van's for training environments
- Stable, fun flight characteristics
Fun
- Van's aircraft are notorious for the "RV Grin", the spontaneous smile that emerges when you feel their planes in the air
- Bubble cockpit forward of the wings gives unparalleled views of the Tahoe area you'll be flying over
- 2-axis auto-pilot makes IFR and long XC flights more relaxing