Special Air Serivce Hangar

Purpose-Built for Fleet Efficiency and Pilot Progression

At Special Air Service Virtual Airline Group, our aircraft acquisition strategy is strictly data-driven. We do not add aircraft to our hangar just because they look good; every airframe is selected to fill a specific operational bottleneck, match our members' real-world flight session times, and provide a logical step-by-step career progression.

Operating out of EHLE Lelystad Airport, our current fleet serves as the dual-track foundation for our new Fixed-Wing and Rotary training pipelines

Fixed Wing

Registration: PH-HDA

Operational Role: Foundational Training Platform, Local Utility & Sightseeing Tours

Flight Rules: Visual Flight Rules (VFR) & Instrument Flight Rules (IFR)

The Strategy: Acquired exclusively to anchor our Fixed-Wing Training Syllabus. Its forgiving flight characteristics, predictable handling, and excellent short-field capabilities allow trainees to safely master basic airmanship, localized cross-country flying, and VFR procedures before stepping up to higher-performance aircraft.

Technical Specifications

  • Engine Type: Lycoming IO-360-L2A (Naturally Aspirated)

  • Average Cruise Speed: 110–115 KTAS

  • Practical Range (Standard Payload): ~500–550 NM

  • Max Payload Capacity: ~385 kg / 850 lbs (Varies by fuel load)

  • Passenger Capacity: 3 Passengers + 1 Pilot

  • Avionics Suite: Garmin G1000 NXi

  • Required License: Single-Engine Piston (SEP) / Trainee Status

Cessna 172 Skyhawk

Piper Turbo Arrow III

Registration: PH-HDB

Operational Role: High-Performance Advanced Cross-Country

Flight Rules: Visual Flight Rules (VFR)

The Strategy: Acquired to bridge the gap between basic flight training and commercial-level operations. With a turbocharged engine, retractable gear, and a constant-speed prop, PH-HDB is selected for faster, higher-altitude regional charters that fit perfectly within a standard 1-to-2 hour member flight session.

Technical Specifications

  • Engine Type: Continental TSIO-360-F (Turbocharged)

  • Average Cruise Speed: 135–142 KTAS

  • Practical Range (75% Power at Altitude): ~680-720 NM

  • Max Payload Capacity: ~430 kg / 950 lbs

  • Passenger Capacity: 3 Passengers + 1 Pilot

  • Avionics Suite: Analog / Garmin GNS 750/650 Dual Setup

  • Required License: Single-Engine Piston (SEP)

Cessna C208B Grand Caravan

Registration: PH-HDC

Operational Role: Fixed-Wing Logistical Backbone & Heavy Regional Freight

Flight Rules: Visual Flight Rules (VFR) & Instrument Flight Rules (IFR)

The Strategy: PH-HDC represents a massive logistical leap for Special Air Service Virtual Airline Group. Its legendary STOL (Short Take-Off and Landing) performance allows access to virtually any airfield in Europe. Operating from our base of operation at EHLE Lelystad Airport hub, the Caravan's huge payload enables pilots to sweep up and execute high-value multi-leg freight contracts that are inaccessible to our smaller piston fleet, dramatically increasing VA logistical reach and treasury revenue.

Technical Specifications

  • Engine Type: Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-114A Turboprop (Single Turbine)

  • Average Cruise Speed: 164 KTAS

  • Practical Range (Max Payload): ~550–600 NM

  • Max Payload Capacity: ~1.570 kg / 3,460 lbs

  • Passenger Capacity: 13 Passengers + 1 Pilot (Configurable for All-Cargo)

  • Avionics Suite: Garmin G1000 NXi (Asobo) / Garmin GNS530/430 or Garmin GTN750/650 (Black Square)

  • Required License: Single-Engine Turboprop (SET) Type Rating

Rotary

Robinson R66

Registration: PH-SHA

Operational Role: Foundational Training Platform, Local Utility & Sightseeing Tours

Flight Rules: Visual Flight Rules (VFR)

The Strategy: Formally selected as the crown jewel of our Rotary Training Syllabus. The R66 was leased to satisfy the specific need for a fast, light, turbine-powered helicopter capable of high-intensity local operations. It allows helicopter pilots to run multiple high-paying cargo or executive charter legs per hour, bypassing traditional runways entirely to exploit tight landing zones.

Technical Specifications

  • Engine Type: Rolls-Royce RR300 (Turboshaft / Jet-A)

  • Average Cruise Speed: 99 KTAS

  • Practical Range (Standard Payload): ~280–300 NM

  • Max Operational Payload: 1,253 lbs (Max cargo configuration)

  • Passenger Capacity: 4 Passengers + 1 Pilot

  • Required License: Helicopter

Airbus H125

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Registration: PH-SHB

Operational Role: Rotary Flagship, High-Payload Utility & Regional VIP Transport

Flight Rules: Visual Flight Rules (VFR)

The Strategy: Acquired as our top-tier rotary asset to satisfy our highly active helicopter pilot roster and provide high-performance logistical flexibility. The Squirrel serves as the de facto rotary medium lifter in our fleet. Its exceptional power and unmatched 'Hot and High' performance allow pilots to execute missions that piston helicopters cannot, including medium cargo runs, high-capacity sightseeing tours, and fast regional VIP shuttles.

Technical Specifications

  • Engine Type: Safran Arriel 2D Turboshaft (Single Turbine)

  • Average Cruise Speed: 126 KTAS

  • Practical Range (Standard Payload): ~300 NM

  • Max Operational Payload: 1877 kg / 1,933 lbs

  • Passenger Capacity: 7 Passengers + 1 Pilot

  • Required License: Helicopter

Operational Note for Pilots: All aircraft specifications listed above match the real-time flight telemetry and maintenance tracking profiles inside the OnAir Airline Manager. Ensure your pilot certifications match the type ratings before booking an airframe from the line.