The Cessna 414 fills a performance
gap between the learjet and helicopter platforms
for certain aerial filming applications. One modification
is an
articulating nose mount capable of supporting a variety
of film and video cameras from 16mm & Betacam up
to the heavy, large-format IMAX™ systems. The most common
use of the 414 with such a mount is, of course, forward-looking
POV shots. Other mounting positions on or in the 414
may be available as per the aircraft's owner. However,
these motion picture configured Cessnas are not widely
available on a commercial basis with the mounting systems
and aircraft usually being of a proprietary nature.
Need should carefully determined with the aerial cinematographer
and aerial coordinator.
Mount Compatibility
Depends on the Cessna and who owns
it. The aerial cinematographer and aerial coordinator
will know when and how to obtain this aircraft depending
upon the particular needs of a production.
Cessna
414
Specifications
For
general reference only.
The following specifications are
for the CESSNA 414.
They do not consider the altered
weight-and-balance characteristics
or resulting restrictions on inflight
performance with installed camera
mounting systems.
Length:
36
ft 5 in
(11.09 m)
Wingspan:
44
ft 2 in
(13.45 m
Height:
11
ft 6 in
(3.49 m)
Empty weight:
4,356
lbs
(1,976 kg)
Maximum takeoff weight:
6,750
lbs
(3,062 kg)
Maximum
speed:
235
kts
(436 kmh)
Service
ceiling:
30,800
ft
(9,394 m)
Range
(maximum cruise speed):
1,100
nm
(2,036 km)
Powerplant:
2
230kW
(310 hp)
TSIO-520-NBs
Important
Considerations
Platform is best suited for nose mount
work although other shooting configurations
may be available.
Light-critical shots should planned carefully
to maximize time aloft. Turnaround on film
magazine changes can be costly, timewise.
Consider reloading must be performed external
of the aircraft, the plane's landing, taxi
and takeoff sequence will factor greatly
into the equation.
