Casa also wanted serviceable de-icing fitted to the Cessna C209 operated in Northern Australia, likewise the Captain had to hold a full ATPL with 1000 hours in the C207 prior to under command training on the C209 and the FO had to have 500 hours command in the C207 within in the last four months. Casa will not be issuing any dispenastion to operators with low time pilots wishing to upgrade.
Cessna have offered a number of incentives to various operators to get sales up and running for the C209 an this includes:
1. Internet connection for the C209,
2. MP3 capability,
3. Blue tooth capable,
4. Cessna Avionics,
5. Paint Scheme of your choice,
6. Pilot ICUS scheme available for low time pilots,
7. Cessna approved hose, bucket and plane wash for each pilot on staff.