The G-JOEY is a Long Nose variant of the Trislander, a three-engine BN-22A Mk III-2 short take-off and landing (STOL)-capable airplane by British aerospace builder Britten-Norman. The aircraft, manufactured in 1975 as construction number 1016, was named after its registration number G-JOEY by Aurigny Air Services Limited, which operated it from June of 1979 to June of 2015. Based out of Guernsey Airport on the Channel Islands of the English Channel, Aurigny Air Services is the flag carrier of the Bailiwick of Guernsey, a British Crown Dependency. G-JOEY, painted a bright yellow with a red nose and red propeller spinners, is considered the flagship of the entire Trislander fleet and was beloved by its passengers and crew throughout its service.
The G-JOEY features a high main wing with a span of 53 feet, a cruciform empennage, and a fixed tricycle landing gear. The boxy fuselage measures 47 feet, 6 inches, nose-to-tail. Two of its three engines are mounted on the main wing and the third on the vertical stabilizer, just above the horizontal stabilizer.
The G-JOEY is powered by Lycoming O-540-E4C5 six-cylinder piston engines that each spin a Hartzell 2-blade constant-speed propeller. Known for its STOL abilities, the aircraft can take-off with just 2,000 feet of runway and land with a little under 1,500. It cruises at 170 miles per hour, has a top end of 183 mph, climbs at 900 feet per minute, and has a service ceiling of 13,000 feet above sea level.
While many airframe types become famous, few individual aircraft become renowned—and adored. The G-JOEY is one such aerial character that has garnered worldwide admiration—it stands out visually, and performs for even the most discriminating aviator.
The Trislander “Long Nose,” formally the BN-2A Mk III-2, is a short take-off and landing (STOL)-capable utility aircraft by Britten-Norman of the United Kingdom. The three-engine aircraft is an extended-fuselage version of the original Trislander, which took its first flight on September 11, 1970 and was produced between 1970 and 1982. Able to carry up to 18 passengers, the BN-2A Mk III-2 is crewed by either one or two.
The BN-2A Mk III-2 features a high-mounted straight main wing with a span of 53 feet, fixed tricycle landing gear, and a cruciform tail unit. The airframe measures 47 feet, 6 inches in length, 4 feet longer than the BN-2A Mk III-1 “Short Nose,” the original variant of the Trislander.
The aircraft is powered by three six-cylinder Lycoming O-540-E4C5 piston engines that drive Hartzell 2-bladed constant-speed propellers. Two of the engines are mounted on the main wing—one on each side—and one on the vertical stabilizer. The Long Nose Trislander has a range of 860 miles, cruises at 170 miles per hour, and has a maximum speed of 183 mph. An excellent STOL performer, it can launch in just under 2,000 feet of take-off run and land in just under 1,500 feet of roll-out from touchdown. It has a service ceiling of 13,000 feet and climbs at 900 feet per minute.
A true eye-catcher with its tail-mounted engine, the Britten-Norman BN-2A Mk III-2 Long Nose Trislander is a go-anywhere machine with its ability to get into, and out of, all types of airfields. With power to spare, even when loaded, this classic is an aviator favorite, due to its muscle and control throughout a wide variety of flight profiles and conditions.
The BN-2A Mk III-1 Trislander is a high-wing, three-engine, STOL (short takeoff and landing)-capable utility airplane produced by British aircraft manufacturer Britten-Norman. The BN-2A Mk III-1, known as the “Short Nose” variant of the Trislander, is the first production iteration of the aircraft. It is crewed by one or two and can carry up to 18 passengers. The Trislander took its first flight on September 11, 1970 and was introduced in July of 1971. The airframe was produced from 1970 until 1982.
The BN-2A Mk III-1 measures 43 feet, 9 inches nose-to-tail, has a straight main wing with a span of 53 feet, and a fixed tricycle landing gear. The Trislander has engine nacelles on each side of its main wing and features a cruciform empennage with its third engine nacelle mounted onto the vertical stabilizer.
The Trislander is powered by three Lycoming O-540-E4C5 six-cylinder piston engines that each deliver 260 horsepower and turn Hartzell 2-blade constant-speed propellers. The aircraft cruises at 170 miles per hour, tops out at 183 mph, and has a 860-mile range. It can take off in just under 2,000 feet of ground roll, climbs at 900 feet per minute, and has a service ceiling of 13,000 feet above sea level.
One of the most distinctive aircraft ever produced, the Britten-Norman BN-2A Mk III-1 Short Nose Trislander is a utilitarian beast. Able to haul cargo, passengers, or a combination, this STOL performer provides aviators with the power and control to explore the skies throughout the world, over all types of terrain.
