These rugged, adaptable, single engine amphibious aircraft were designed for extended range with external fuel tanks. Bubble windows, which provide excellent visibility, and NATO hardpoints make for a versatile, dependable platform.

Pilot Andrea Husovsky

The Cockpit

Pilot Matt Pickett

Go to the CINMS Research Page to read about the Sanctuary's use of the aircraft.

Go to the Aerial Marine Mammal Sightings Page to see sightings witnessed from the plane, designated graphically on a map of the Channel Islands and surrounding waters.

Pilot Matt Pickett would be glad to answer any questions you have concerning the CINMS Research Plane and the work that he does with it.

Visit NOAA's Aircraft Operation's Center and learn how these planes provide specialized platforms for NOAA's scientists and researchers.

You may never get a chance to take a spin in the CINMS Research Plane. How about spinning it instead..

We have two QuickTime VR versions of the airplane that allow you to spin the airplane back and forth to get a better look at it. If you need the QuickTime Player you can download it below.

2.2" x 1.7" version (163 Kb)
4.4" x 3.3" version (505 Kb