Aircraft
2020+ ALIA
The ALIA is a fully electric aircraft. By developing both CTOL and VTOL aircraft, BETA is paving the way for the future of flight. Learn More
2015 Stemme S10-VT
A glider that doesn’t require a tow into the air?! That’s right folks, the Stemme motor-glider has the best of both worlds! You can turn on your engine, climb to altitude, shut off and stow your propeller, and glide to your heart’s content! Our first and only glider in the fleet (so far) this bird is quite popular during the summer when the lifting action is at its best!
1972 Aero L-29 Delfin
The Aero L-29 Delfin was Czechoslovakia’s first locally designed jet aircraft. The L-29 won a Soviet design competition and became the standard jet trainer for most Eastern Block countries. The aircraft is now mostly retired from military service, however is still very popular among civil operators. Learn More
1937 J3 Piper Cub
The mighty J3 Cub is the oldest most commonly-used aircraft in Beta’s fleet. It remains a fan-favorite years later for its simplicity and the joys of ‘stick & rudder’ flying. Originally built for initial training in the Civilian Pilot Program in anticipation of U.S involvement in WW2, the J3 then went on to fulfill missions of reconnaissance, ambulance, and supply transport throughout the war. These days, the Cub has happily spent retirement landing in grass fields serving as Beta’s initial tail-wheel training aircraft! Best flown with bare feet!
1945 Boeing Stearman
Known for its magnificent yellow color, and remarkable open cockpit, the bi-plane known as the Boeing Stearman has been a head turner since its creation. Originally built as a military training aircraft for initial pilots in the United States Army Air Forces, in retirement this bird can often be found doing gentle loops and rolls high above the green fields of Vermont.
1987 Extra 300L
It’s a bird! It’s a plane! It’s the EXTRA! One of the world's most eye-catching aerobatic aircraft, this bird is known for its ability to FLY! Seen in airshows all over the world and the aircraft of choice for Patty Wagstaff herself, this beautiful aircraft can pull up to 10 G’s and accelerate over 200 MPH. On any blue-bird day this aircraft will be out spinning, looping, and rolling. Not for the faint of heart!
2009 Phenom 300
For our admirers of large, fast, turbine aircraft, the Phenom 300 is your plane! The light business jet can carry up to 11 passengers with a length of 51.4’ and wingspan of 52.2’. It’s capable of traveling at over 500 MPH, over distances of 2,300 miles, and is the number one choice for getting across the country quickly and efficiently. As the largest single-pilot jet, punching around 7200 pounds of thrust, this aircraft is the epitome of bang for buck!
1946 PA-12 Super Cruiser
Another rendition of the J-5C, the Super Cruiser is a fabric taildragger, with no flaps and three seats. Piper's first attempt at a ‘family aircraft’ that could fit two kids in the rear seat, this little bird has achieved great distances… two of them even flew all the way around the world! Check out the art on this particular bird!
1942 C-53
This C-53 is representative of the men and women of the Greatest Generation. A civilian drafted into service weeks after the US entered the war, it has served in multiple theaters under multiple commands and worked under legends of the era. Learn More
1941 Harvard MK II
This aircraft specialized in crop dusting, fire fighting and fighting budworm as a training aircraft for pilots of the massive Grumman Avenger. Learn More
1957 Mako Shark
The world’s first purpose-built jet trainer, the T-33 evolved from America’s first successful jet fighter, the Lockheed P-80 Shooting Star which briefly flew operationally during the Second World War. Initially known as the P-80C, the trainer variant flew better than its single seat cousins. Learn More
2015 Guimbal G-2 Cabri
A small two-seat Helicopter, the Cabri is known for its comfort and trainability. Designed with occupant protection as its priority, these safe little helicopters are Beta’s favorite choice for sanctioned off-airport landings, field tours, and up close views of the ski-mountains. The joys of vertical take-offs are accentuated in these bubble-like helicopters that offer awesome views of the sky around you and ground below!
1949 Piper Clipper PA-16
Produced for one year, and one year only, the Piper Clipper is a big sister to the Piper Cub. Capable of seating 4 people, with a unique side-by-side control stick configuration, the short coupling of the controls make this aircraft quite sassy on the ground. Often used for more advanced tail-wheel training, this bird also likes to stretch its legs on long adventures across the country, which usually turns heads as there are less than 150 still flying.
2002 Airbus AS350
Known as the Astar, this light turbine helicopter has the power and reliability that any helicopter pilot wants out of their machine! Capable of transporting our flight test crews, visitors, and general employees from point A to point B this helicopter has proven its worth again and again. It was even involved in a marriage proposal!
1989 Pilatus PC12
Designed as a high-performance utility aircraft, the PC-12 is known for satisfying a large variety of tasks and operators. This single-engine turbine aircraft flies everything from corporate transportation, regional airlines, private owners, air-ambulance operators, and government agencies. Capable of landing on anything from short grass strips to the nation's busiest airports, the PC-12 can do it all.
1954 Helio Courier 291B
A cantilever high-wing Short Takeoff and Land aircraft, the Helio Courier has been demonstrating its extreme slow flight and short landings to crowds since 1951. With a minimum control speed around 28 mph, this tall and muscular aircraft can almost land vertically. Ol’ Serial Number One is now living in Burlington, spending its days flying low and (very) slow over the green fields of vermont.
1941 B-25 Mitchell
The North American B-25 Mitchell is an American medium bomber that was introduced in 1941 and named in honor of Major General William “Billy” Mitchell, a pioneer of U.S. military aviation. Read More
1948 T-34 Mentor
The Beechcraft T-34 Mentor is an American propeller-driven, single-engined, military trainer aircraft derived from the Beechcraft Model 35 Bonanza.
1998 Aviat A-1A Husky
With its high wings, fast cruising speed, and awesome short-field performance, you can find the Aviat Husky doing anything from pipeline-patrol to back country bush flying in Alaska. With bush tires in the shoulder seasons, skis in the winter, and amphibian floats in the summer, this plane can do it all. Used for tailwheel training, joy rides, and summer swimming at Beta, it's not a surprise that this gorgeous turquoise aircraft is many folks favorite.
2007 Pipistrel Virus
The small but crowd-pleasing Pipistrel Virus, or Velis Electro, is a pioneer in alternative propulsion as it is fully electric! Giving folks the opportunity to experience Electric Aviation with an intuitive powertrain, it is both clean and quiet. Surfing the skies with no liquid fuel is a novelty to every pilot who’s spent their training years in gas guzzlers. With a sporty look and feel, it’s almost like driving an electric sports car!
1984 Cessna Caravan 208
The first Utility Aircraft built by Cessna, the Caravan is certainly a work-horse. Spending the majority of its time assisting Beta’s Flight Test team by transporting crew and cargo, as well as acting as the “chase plane” for Alia, it definitely lives up to its purpose. Capable of carrying up to 9 passengers and traveling over 1000 miles this aircraft has been all over the country.
2004 Diamond DA-42
The DA-42 or Twinstar is the epitome of luxury in a light twin-engine aircraft. With a high-tech cockpit, comfortable seats, and a large windscreen, this aircraft is a number one choice for fast travel around the east coast. Used as a primary multi-engine trainer as well, this aircraft tends to be in high demand at Beta.
1969 Antonov An-2
Also known as the “Kukuruznik”, the An-2 was originally built for corn crop dusting in the Soviet Era, but quickly became widely used by both civilian and military operators due to its ability to take off and land from almost any runway. With an eye-catching radial engine, and two sweeping wings, the An-2 cuts quite the silhouette.