The GA-8 Airvan is the Perfect Plane for Touring Hawaii’s Skies

Spacious, Air Conditioned, Slow Flying, and Stable

The GA-8 Airvan is built for air tours. These brand-new, state-of-the-art, high wing airplanes meet all FAA safety requirements and are specifically-designed for observation flights. The huge photo-friendly bubble windows are perfect for flightseeing above Kauai or Oahu and these airplanes maintain a slow, stable speed of 125 – 135 knots to maximize your time over Hawaii's scenic highlights.

GA-8 Airvan 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)

Experts Love the GA-8 Airvan:

“...but what’s truly impressive about the GA-8 is that it was obviously designed by experienced Outback pilot/mechanics. The visibility from the Airvan, for example, is simply wonderful—for both pilots and passengers. The wing is set back a bit from the pilot’s door, offering remarkably good up-and-down views, and each of the passengers gets the benefit of a large, rectangular window. The GA-8’s cabin is also big enough to have an aisle in between the seats—a welcome relief from the squished-in feeling that smaller aircraft have.”
Flying Magazine, Caravan-Lite, By Lane Wallace, May 2005