Viper Aircraft representatives displayed the kit-built experimental Viperjet MKII Executive. L to R: Scott Hanchette, president; Greg Bennett, pilot; Dan Hanchette, vice president; and Amber Hanchette, secretary/treasurer.
By Bill Stansbeary
It rained cats and dogs the day before and after the Porsche Business Aircraft & Jet Preview. Fortunately, the dawn of July 19 brought beautiful sunshine for the exhibitors and invited guests. Buyers and sellers got together at Boeing Field for a beautiful aviation day.
Everyone enjoyed the presentation of a large selection of business aircraft, Porsche vehicles and MasterCraft boats on static display in Galvin Flying Service’s large hangar and on the adjoining ramp.
One of the new attractions was a Viper Aircraft Corporation Viperjet MKII Executive experimental personal jet powered by a single General Electric J-85/CJ-610 de-rated to 2,700 lbs thrust, which provides a cruise speed of 500 mph.
AvantAir presented a Piaggio Avanti II twin turboprop to many prospects interested in its exclusive fractional ownership program that’s setting new sales records. Jet-Alliance displayed an Eclipse 500 to those interested in its successful shared ownership program. Cessna Aircraft Company’s lineup included a Cessna Citation X that’s the 5,000th Citation built.
Also attracting attention was the Embraer Legacy 600 super business jet; Pilatus PC-12 single-engine turboprop; Columbia 400 single-engine piston aircraft; turbocharged Cirrus SR-22 Generation 3 single engine piston aircraft; and Diamond Aircraft DA-40.
L to R: Nancy Sheckler-Cecchi, executive administrator; Peter Anderson, president and CEO; and Scott Jefvert, line service sales, represented Galvin Flying Services, Boeing Field.
MasterCraft brought three boats in their lineup to complement the variety of high-performance vehicles on display. The Residential Cruise Line exhibit featured their cruise ship that offers an at-home lifestyle on the high seas.
Barrier Porsche, the Seattle area authorized Porsche dealer, showcased the entire product lineup. From the Porsche Boxster (MSRP $45,800) to the 911 Targa 4, people had the opportunity to get behind the wheel and feel what it’s like to sit in a Porsche.
For more information on Porsche vehicles and Barrier Porsche, visit [http://www.barrier.porschedealer.com]. For the Business Aircraft & Jet Preview schedule, visit [http://www.jetpreview.com].
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- Mary Crone, AvantAir sales coordinator, and Mark Whitman, regional sales director, displayed the Piaggio Avanti II twin turboprop.
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- John Esping (left), Cessna Aircraft Company’s international flight operations chief pilot, and John Young, district sales manager, displayed this Citation X, Cessna’s 5,000th Citation.
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- Tricia and John Reinhold exhibited their aviation art inside the Galvin Flying Service hangar.
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- Jet-Alliance representatives displayed the Eclipse 500 to prospects interested in shared ownership. L to R: Randall Sanada, Jet-Alliance chairman; Katie Lien, sales; Harry Robertson, sales; and William Miller, pilot.
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- Erik Lindbergh, Lindbergh Foundation board chairman, checks out the MasterCraft wakeboard boat brought to the preview by Darren Lamont, MasterCraft representative.
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- Airport Journals and Galvin Flying Service provided a selection of fine foods for the Porsche Business Aircraft & Jet Preview.
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- Michael Kolman, Embraer Executive Jets regional sales manager, displayed the Embraer Legacy 600 business jet to interested guests, including Erika MacKay.
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- Michelle Juzesyn, Porsche area marketing manager, compares the aerodynamic lines of the Porsche Targa 4 with the Viperjet MKII Executive personal jet and the Embraer Legacy 600 business jet in the background.
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- Joshua Kovac, Grob Aerospace representative, exhibited a large-scale model of the Grob SPn business jet, which features a luxurious interior by Porsche Design Studio.
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- A Barrier Porsche representative shows Nicole Adams a new Boxster.