If it were up to the brand fans at Larry Hopkins Honda, our favorite automaker would make every mode in which we travel: boats, trains, planes and more. While we haven't heard word of Honda going nautical nor of it taking to the railroad tracks, the auto manufacturer has in fact soared to the sky.

Almost a year ago Honda first took flight with a FAA-conforming HondaJet F1 tester. Since that time, Honda Aircraft Company (HAC) engineers have put together an F2 model with which they've made significant advancements. Most recently, the F2 took its initial test in the air and performed extremely well.

Michimasa Fujino, President and CEO of HAC, explains the significance of any aircraft's premier launch into the sky. "The first flight of a flight test aircraft is an important milestone for an aircraft certification program, and the fact that we achieved F2's first flight shortly after receiving its engines illustrates our team's preparation and readiness."¹ On a technical note, the F2 underwent testing in the areas of takeoff and climb, landing gear operation, air data system checks, handling, flap operations and more.

Wondering why Larry Hopkins Honda, a car dealer, is telling you about advancements in the world of aircraft? Mostly to illustrate the fact that Honda has its eyes set on new horizons. Moreover, one day you may find yourself riding in a Honda plane and will be able to fly easy knowing your air travel is backed by a solid brand. Until that day comes, we invite you to check out the well-grounded new Honda models at 1048 W. El Camino Real Sunnyvale, CA 94087.

Source: ¹http://www.marketwatch.com/story/honda-aircraft-achieves-first-flight-of-third-faa-conforming-hondajet-and-announces-milestone-on-remaining-test-fleet-2011-12-20