How many times have you sat in traffic, only to see ladies from the Oakville Retirement Home fly past you with their walkers alongside your European sports sedan? Wouldn't it be great to cruise over that ocean of automobiles and enjoy a quick trip to your destination? Well, that dream can be made a reality with the purchase of a Bell-Augusta 609 Tiltrotor aircraft. The tiltrotor is not your typical aircraft. While planes require a sufficiently long runway, and helicopters have a relatively short range and a low top speed, a tiltrotor craft combines the best of both machines with outstanding maneuverability along with excellent range and power. Its set of dual rotors distinguishes it from a regular helicopter, although it functions in a similar manner. It lifts off from a stand-still position much like a helicopter, but it's able to cruise at speeds close to that of a small airplane. This makes for a perfect weekend getaway craft and an easy commute to the office. Just picture stepping into your luxury tiltrotor stationed on your personal heliport and jetting off to your favorite mountain ski lodge. Without having to scurry to the airport, or trek up those treacherously winding mountain roads, you can hit the slopes after a brief and comfortable ride in your luxo-craft. And imagine the impression you'd make on your neighbors. Many multi-millionaires own leer jets and a good number have their own helicopters. But, how many can claim ownership of a 2000 horsepower tiltrotor? Not too many, especially since purchasing one of these unique machines will set you back between $10 and $12 million. Since the cost separating a tiltrotor from a helicopter is in the millions, one must assume there is also a significant difference in performance. And that assumption would be correct. The BA609 has a range that is 3-4 times that of a helicopter, a speed that is 2-3 times faster and a ceiling that is 1.5-2 times higher. These factors allow for a drastically superior performance, while still maintaining the agility and mobility that make choppers so useful. The BA609 also has a leg up when it comes to safety. Since it has two separate engines, it has the ability to fly to safety using only one engine if needed. Also, having the maneuverability of a helicopter and the speed of a small plane allows for the tiltrotor to move quickly and land in small areas. Advanced computer and composite technologies used in its construction and operation also contribute to an exceptionally high safety rating. The BA609 can also accommodate up to nine passengers and 2 crew members. A large interior space allows for ample room to host family trips or business trips with the partners. And while this 16,800 pound, 44 foot, dual rotor aircraft may seem like too much for an amateur aviator to handle, the Bell Augusta Aerospace Company will be offering advanced flight training for this one of a kind flying machine. The length of the course is approximately four weeks, and includes at least 56 hours of Full Flight Simulator and aircraft flight time. In order to pilot the BA609, you will also need an FAA pilot certificate with a category rating in the ''Powered Lift'' category. The tiltrotor is a perfect marriage of the airplane and helicopter. By taking the premium attributes of both, the Bell Augusta Areospace Company has created a unique toy for the wealthiest flight enthusiasts, allowing for unprecedented freedom, convenience and performance.

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