Aircraft

About the Aircraft

Our aircraft, which are hangared at the Lihue Airport, meet all the FAA safety requirements and are extremely trustworthy. The Airvan is by far the most popular multi-passenger touring aircraft, and is just extremely reliable.

 GA-8 Airvan

Our brand new Gippsland G-8 Airvan is the ideal plane for touring Kauai's skies. The Airvan was specifically designed for observational flights, with is high wing design, huge 'bubble' windows for optimal photo taking opportunitties, and slow, stable cruising speed of 125-135 knots. This plane is capable of safely carrying up to 6 passengers, making it ideal for large families or groups.

Technical Specifications:

Air Conditioned: For Passenger Comfort
Wide Angle Bubble Windows: For Optimal sightseeing
Takeoff Distance: 1800 Feet (approx.)
Landing Distance: 1200 Feet (approx.)
Cruise Speed: 144 - 155 Miles per hour (approx.)
Stall Speed: 72 Miles per hour (approx.)
Engine: 300 Horsepower Lycoming I0-540-K1A5 (direct drive)
Range: 930 Nautical Miles (9 hours)
Fuel Consumption: 12 Gallons per 60 minute tour (approx.)
Maximum Cargo/Passenger Load: 1800 lbs.
Cabin Volume: 180 Cubic Feet (more than a passenger van)

About the Pilot

Bruce Coulombe will be your captain on the scenic flights around the Garden Island. Bruce is an FAA Certified Flight Instructor and instrument-rated commercial pilot with twenty-six years of piloting experience and has logged over 7,000 hours. He has flown the route circumnavigating Kauai over a couple thousand times with a perfect safety record. Captain Bruce also holds a Ph.D. in Agronomy, so he will be able to answer any of your crops & soils questions as well.

Wings Over Kauai operates under FAA Part 135 Air Carrier Certificate. Certificate Number WGUA680L.