In conjunction with Gippsland Helicopters, Gippsland Air Charter access a Cessna 337 twin-engine aircraft for conducting land and sea searches. We operate this type of aircraft extensively on fish and fire spotting operations together with any searching operations that are required of us.

The Cessna 337 is an excellent viewing platform, having a high wing that is behind the pilot and spotter combined with a retractable under carriage. It is also complimented by the fact that you do not have engine nacelles on each wing that restrict the view of the pilot and spotter.

The Cessna 337 also has the advantage of no asymmetric effects with engine failures due to the centre line thrust design feature.

 

Features at a glance...

CESSNA 337
Seating capacity: Pilot + 5 passengers
Cruise speed / hour : 154 knots (285km/hour)
Endurance: Approx 10 hours
Best utilised for: Spotting, filming, and aerial photography