Fleet Information
At 609 Aviation Flight Training, we proudly train students in the Sling aircraft, one of the most modern and innovative training airplanes available today. Designed with the future pilot in mind, the Sling combines advanced technology with safety and efficiency, making it the perfect choice for learning to fly.
Alongside our modern fleet, we also feature the time-tested Piper Cherokee 140 and the brand new 2026 Cirrus SR20 G7+.
N459MM + N517JT | The Sling
The Sling NGT (Next-Generation Trainer) is a sleek, modern light-sport aircraft built to bridge the gap between initial flight training and contemporary commercial cockpits. Featuring a durable low-wing airframe and a panoramic bubble canopy for unmatched 360-degree visibility, it comes equipped with an advanced Garmin G3X Touch glass avionics suite that delivers high-resolution synthetic vision, digital flight instrumentation, real-time traffic and weather alerts, and integrated electronic engine monitoring. Paired with light, responsive center-stick handling and an ultra-efficient fuel-injected Rotax engine, the NGT provides pilots at 609 Aviation with an intuitive, technologically sophisticated training platform from day one.
N1688T | Piper Cherokee 140
The 1970 Piper Cherokee 140 is a time-tested icon of general aviation, revered for its rugged durability, docile handling, and forgiving flight characteristics that make mastering core stick-and-rudder fundamentals feel natural. Powered by a dependable 150-horsepower Lycoming O-320 engine, its classic low-wing design and wide gear stance deliver outstanding stability, gentle stall manners, and predictable landings. Inside, the flight deck combines the benefits of a traditional instrument scan with modern flight training tech, outfitted with updated Garmin digital instrumentation, GPS navigation for enhanced situational awareness on local flights and cross-country trips alike. Proven across generations of aviators, the Cherokee 140 remains a cost-effective, dependable favorite for primary training and hour-building at 609 Aviation.
N87AD | Cirrus SR20 G7+
The 2026 Cirrus SR20 G7+ represents the pinnacle of modern flight training and regional travel, pairing automotive-grade comfort with industry-leading active and passive safety. Powered by a fuel-injected 215 hp Lycoming IO-390 engine, the cockpit is anchored by the state-of-the-art Cirrus Perspective Touch+ by Garmin avionics suite, featuring high-resolution split-screen displays, intuitive dual touchscreen controllers, synthetic vision, and automated systems management designed to dramatically reduce pilot workload. Backed by groundbreaking safety layers—including Garmin Safe Return™ Emergency Autoland, a tactile stick-shaker stall warning, flight envelope protection, and the signature Cirrus Airframe Parachute System® (CAPS®)—the SR20 G7+ delivers an uncompromising, airline-caliber platform built to give pilots at 609 Aviation absolute confidence from day one.
Cirrus SR Series G6 Advanced Aviation Training Device (AATD)
The Flight1 Cirrus SR Series G6 Advanced Aviation Training Device (AATD) delivers an ultra-high-fidelity, FAA-approved simulation environment that brings the full Cirrus flying experience down to the ground. Engineered with authentic flight hardware—including a Cirrus-style side yoke, throttle quadrant with TO/GA switch, aircraft-specific switch panels—it precisely replicates the tactile cockpit workflow of a G6 SR20 or SR22. Inside, the simulated Cirrus Perspective+ by Garmin avionics suite features high-resolution dual displays, a dedicated QWERTY keyboard controller, Synthetic Vision Technology (SVT), comprehensive VNAV capabilities, and full WAAS approach sequencing alongside simulated ADS-B traffic and terrain warnings. Whether you are mastering complex systems, practicing abnormal and emergency procedures, building instrument rating hours, or maintaining FAA instrument currency, the Flight1 AATD provides a cost-effective, weather-independent training platform to sharpen your skills at 609 Aviation.
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