Just over two years old, the world’s first-ever single-engine personal jet is proving major value in the owner-flown space, but experts in the Cirrus SF50 Vision Jet are few and far between. The Lone Mountain team is dedicated to not only understanding the Vision Jet on paper, but also in experience. Three LMA team members are now type-rated in the SF50, with plans to continue adding to that number.
“The SF50 is an incredible asset for owner pilots,” said Mark Rogers, Lone Mountain CEO. “We’ve sold a number of positions over the last few years and are already in the process of selling a pre-owned Vision Jet. Our customers deserve the most comprehensive knowledge possible, which is why our sales team continues to get type-rated. Plus, we just enjoy flying it, so it’s a win-win.”
The Vision Jet is designed to be owner-flown. Flight training includes online learning modules and a two-day touch-trainer course, in addition to the 10-day type rating course which combines classroom and training in the full-motion simulator.
Three Pilots Receive SF50 Type Ratings
Atlanta-based sales representative Daniel Christman was the first on the LMA team to receive the type-rating in May of 2017. Previously a Cirrus Regional Sales Director, Daniel has been involved with Cirrus since November 2003. He manages and flies a Cirrus SF50 Vision Jet in Atlanta.
“The first time I saw the Cirrus SF50, I knew I wanted this to be the first turbine aircraft I flew,” said Daniel. “It was ‘The Jet’ I had been waiting to fly!”
Mark Egan took a history-making approach to his type rating, using the full-motion Vision Jet simulator and Part 142 Certification housed in the Cirrus Aircraft Vision Center in Knoxville, Tenn. He became the first-ever simulator trained pilot on July 15, 2018.
The Level D simulator is an exact cockpit replica of a Vision Jet, equipped with Cirrus Perspective Touch Avionics. The full-motion Level D flight simulator is built by a leading simulator and flight training device provider, CAE Inc.
With the type-rating, Mark can speak firsthand of the aircraft’s performance and features to potential Vision Jet owners. Mark also manages and flies a Cirrus SF50 Vision Jet in Knoxville.
Paul Sallach, who has been with LMA since 2009, was the latest to complete his type-rating, becoming an official Vision Jet pilot in early November. Paul will soon be managing two SF50 Vision Jets in Las Vegas, and is now offering Vision Jet experiences for pilots looking to get their hands on the controls. According to Paul, he is excited to help LMA clients decide if the Vision Jet is right for them.
Why the Vision Jet?
“The Vision Jet is for a businessperson who is trying to get deals done in regional locations, or people who want to get away without the hassle of commercial travel,” said Paul. “It’s a type of freedom that most people don’t even realize exists.”
With several Vision Jet positions still available as well as two pre-owned SF5os in inventory, the LMA team has the know-how to get the aircraft into clients’ hands. The accessibility for potential owners to talk to someone who has first-hand experience with the Vision Jet is invaluable.
The Lone Mountain Vision Jet team is uniquely qualified to offer the highest level of service with a purchase or sale of a Cirrus SF50, with demonstration flights, convenient delivery and repositioning flights, and continued pilot services.
The Vision Jet is a market that is steadily growing, and LMA is poised to help clients make the transition to turbine life as smoothly as possible.
Call or email Lone Mountain to find out more about pre-owned and new Vision Jet listings.
