Market Intelligence: -Training Aircraft Developments

Training Aircraft Manufacturer, Tecnam, to Launch P-MENTOR in the US Market

Italy headquartered training aircraft manufacturer Tecnam is thrilled to announce the much-awaited launch of the P-MENTOR in the US market on July 26 during the Air Venture 2023.

During the ceremony, Tecnam will announce the launch customers that will be operating the P-MENTOR.

The P-Mentor is a two-seat, single engine, piston, fully IFR aircraft, compliant with the latest CS-23 EASA & FAA requirements, allowing PBN/RNAV/AFCS capabilities. It gives modern flight schools a single platform to train students from their first flight, up to their commercial pilot license, and instrument rating. It has a variable pitch propeller, and a simulated retractable landing gear option.

The P-Mentor is designed to offer the best human-machine interface, resulting in the most effective VFR/IFR training. The generous fuel tank allows flight schools to fly all day long, without refueling, which improves operational value. It has a low cost of maintenance, low fuel consumption, and great value for money, make this aircraft a unique profit opportunity for flight schools.

Source: Tecnam Announcement
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US University Selects Aircraft Manufacturer, Cirrus Aircraft, to Supply Training Fleet with 32 Aircraft

Cirrus Aircraft announced that Western Michigan University has purchased thirty-two (32) TRAC SR Series aircraft as it prepares to expand its College of Aviation. As a long-time collegiate partner, Western Michigan University has leveraged Cirrus Aircraft’s technology and sophistication for advanced student flight training.

“We are honored to support one of the largest collegiate aviation schools in the United States with a new fleet of TRAC SR Series aircraft,” said David Moser, Vice President of Fleet and Special Mission Sales for Cirrus Aircraft. “The TRAC SR Series features an advanced safety and technology suite that continues to optimize how students learn to fly. We look forward to supporting our collegiate partners by providing a platform to train world-class pilots as they become the next generation of aviators.”

“As we expand our College of Aviation, the TRAC SR aircraft becomes an invaluable asset for our students to obtain the transferable skills necessary as a pilot,” said Dr. Raymond Thompson, Western Michigan University. “The TRAC aircraft offers a technologically advanced training platform that ultimately provides them with a competitive advantage in the workforce.”

Designed as the ultimate ab-initio flight training platform, the technologically-advanced TRAC SR Series boasts an impressive list of features and capabilities that complement the SR20 aircraft’s stable flight characteristics. The integrated Garmin® flight deck includes two large flight displays, a Flight Management System (FMS) keypad controller, an Electronic Stability and Protection system as well as integrated engine indication and crew alerting/warning systems – all features found on today’s advanced airliners.

The interior was designed to meet the unique needs of a high-utilization training environment, replacing the luxury materials found in the SR Series with a durable all-weather floor liner and easy to clean wear-resistant seats. The spacious cabin provides an optimal workspace to learn and train, with more space than typical training aircraft, rear seats for additional students or observers and optional air conditioning for comfort in all seasons. The TRAC Series includes the TRAC20, TRAC22, and TRAC22T.

Additionally, the TRAC Series features a durable all-composite airframe structure with the signature Cirrus Airframe Parachute System® (CAPS®), making the TRAC Series one of the safest and most versatile training airplanes available today. The TRAC Series is further enhanced by a wide array of interactive, tailored flight training content through Cirrus Approach™, including online courses, engaging videos and the award-winning iFOM (interactive Flight Operations Manual) for convenient learning anywhere in the world.

About Cirrus Aircraft

Cirrus Aircraft is the recognized global leader in personal aviation and the maker of the best-selling SR Series piston aircraft and the Vision Jet®, the world’s first single-engine Personal Jet™, and the recipient of the Robert J. Collier Trophy. Founded in 1984, the company has redefined aviation performance, comfort and safety with innovations like the Cirrus Airframe Parachute System® (CAPS®) – the first FAA-certified whole-airframe parachute safety system included as standard equipment on an aircraft. To date, worldwide flight time on Cirrus aircraft has passed 15 million hours, and 250 people have returned home safely to their families as a result of the inclusion of CAPS as a standard feature on all Cirrus aircraft. The company has seven locations in the United States, including Duluth, Minnesota; Grand Forks, North Dakota; Greater Dallas, Texas; Greater Phoenix, Arizona; Greater Orlando, Florida; Knoxville, Tennessee and Benton Harbor, Michigan.

Source: Cirrus Aircraft Press Release
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US Flight School Thrust Flight Places Order for New Aerobatic Aircraft

Texas, United States based flight training organization Thrust Flight announces a new aircraft coming to their fleet. The Texas-based flight school has announced the purchase of a new Game Composites aircraft.

Thrust Flight’s fleet, primarily consisting of Piper Archer TXs and Seminoles and Cessna 172 Skyhawks, soon will be adding a GB1 GameBird by the end of 2023. This new aircraft will open the training possibilities for advanced upset and spin recovery training.

“The GameBird is unlike any other aircraft in our fleet,” says Patrick Arnzen, Owner of Thrust Flight. “This aerobatic plane will allow us to increase our capacity to train more students, and allow us to take our trailing experience to a new level that is not possible with our current fleet.”

With its advanced avionics systems and unlimited aerobatic capacity the GB1 GameBird will significantly enrich the training experience for students enrolled in Thrust Flight’s Zero Time to Airline® program. This accelerated program offers aspiring pilots the chance to go from no-flight experience to being airline-ready in less than two years.

“We are constantly striving to provide the best aviation training experience for our students,” Patrick Arnzen, CEO of Thrust Flight added. “With the addition of the GameBird, we are expanding our training resources to reinforce key learning points in our syllabus, and continuing to solidify our position as the leader in aviation training.”

Thrust Flight is committed to providing innovative and enjoyable aviation training in the newest and most advanced aircraft that prepares pilots for a successful career in aviation. The arrival of the GB1 GameBird is just another step in that journey, expanding the potential for a new generation of pilots to learn and grow.

About Game Composites

Game Composites is an aircraft manufacturer based in Bentonville, Arkansas that focuses on advanced composites technology. The all-carbon fiber composite GB1 GameBird is their flagship airplane and is at the top of the leaderboard when it comes to safety, comfort, and capabilities. With up to a +/-10G limit on the airframe, unlimited aerobatic capability, a 200 knot cruise, and 1000+ nm range, the GB1 GameBird is truly in a class all on its own. Expanding the experience of flight beyond straight and level from point A to point B, the GB1 is an airplane that gives you the freedom of flight pilots only dreamt of as a kid.

About Thrust Flight

Thrust Flight is a leading flight school with multiple locations in North Texas. Over the course of their 15-year history, they have trained thousands of pilots who have traveled from around the world to train with them. Through their flagship program, Zero Time to Airline®, they fully prepare flight students for a career at the airlines.

Source: Thrust Flight Press Release
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Global Pilot Training Group, CAE, Showcases Training Aircraft Piper Archer Electric Conversion Initiative

In 2022, global pilot training group and operator of flight schools CAE launched electric aircraft modification program with Piper Aircraft Inc. CAE partnered with Piper Aircraft to develop a conversion kit via a Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) for in-service Piper Archer® (PA-28-181) aircraft and bring an electric variant option of the iconic aircraft to market.

Source: CAE
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Aircraft Manufacturer, Evektor Group, Delivers 6 New Harmony LSAs to US Flight Training Provider

Evektor Group, Czech aircraft manufacturer based in Kunovice, delivered six Harmony LSAs to Jet Access Flight Training. The six aircraft form part of the 20 Harmony LSAs order placed by Jet Access for its flight training unit.

Evektor initially delivered the first two followed by the latest delivery composed of four aircraft.

Source: Evektor Group Announcement
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Swedish Flight School Takes Delivery of New Tecnam Aircraft

Green Flight Academy took delivery of its first new Tecnam P2010 TDI which is the first one in Scandinavia. The P2010 TDI is a modern, high-wing, fuel-efficient aircraft equipped with Continental CD170 (170 hp) and Garmin G1000Nxi with integrated autopilot GFC700.

Green Flight Academy is fairly unique in that it allocates 30% of flight hours of training to electric aircraft.

Source: Green Flight Academy Announcement
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