Roger Watson Max-Viz N25MA

 

Cessna C-421 Riley Turbo Conversion


Ahh, a cabin class Cessna Twin with turbines.  What do we call it?  Conquest, Golden Eagle, Bald Eagle?  Roger suggests Scalded Eagle - says it climbs like a homesick angel.  The dream of every long-distance pilot traveler who loves the smell of Jet-A.  Owned by Max-Vix and flown by co- founder Roger Watson, this bird flies high and wide.  Equipped with the Max-Viz EVS-1000 and EVS-2000 Infra-red sensors, the view through the clag is clear. 

Formerly owned by CAA members Earle and Roger May, this craft was recently put into service to test and demo the equipment manufactured by member Roger Watson's company who purchased the 421 in 2001.  Roger, a former Air Force pilot (also Navy carrier qualified) takes this craft all over the country to meet with corporate aviation and airline customers.  It's a tough job but somebody has to do it.


Cruising Speed - 285 mph
Range - 1400 miles 
Minimum Runway Length - 3000 feet 
Seating Capacity - 5 to 7 
All Weather Capabilities 
Pressurized Cabin 

 



Specs
Manufacturer Cessna
Engines  2- Lycoming LTP-101, 475 HP Turbines
Useful Load 10 cases of microbrew +
Cruise Speed < Mach 1
 

What do those strange looking eyes 
on the nosecone do for the pilot?

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Pilots view - short final on a 
dark and foggy night

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Same view with the EVS 2000 
Ahh, just what we were hoping to see

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Infrared's biggest competitor, 
a CAVU day

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Click the picture to launch a video of a 
night landing.  It's a black hole visually,
but a clear view with the seeing-eye plane.
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Another EVS (Elvis?) sighting

    Pictures:  Click to enlarge

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Heading out for some night flir data


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All the better to see you with my dear


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Afternoon inspection with "The Boss"

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Ready for wheels up, and he'll be looking for three in the green on downwind. 

Sky.jpg (43521 bytes) Home after a long night
Photo by Pickering



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