Infact so good is the 209 that Gippsland are actually trying to compete, the product looks far less superior but maybe close.
The many hours flown in the 209 are memorable, the takeoff performace as we all know was just outstanding, full load plus a bit for the boss, plus a bit for some extra bucks, 45 deg at the Rock, easy off she went...
Now will the GA10 be as good?
http://www.gippsaero.com/articles/fi...2March2011.pdf
