Aircraft

Blackshape Prime

The Blackshape Prime is a fighter-like LSA in tandem configuration. The low wing configuration and the low fuselage cross-section combined to the carbon fiber structure ensure to the Blackshape Prime high performance combined to extraordinary agility. The core of its avionics package consists of a state-of-the-art Dynon Skyview, providing PFD and MFD capabilities in a compact 10” display in the front seat and 7″ in the back seat. An autopilot with altitude hold, heading hold and level function supplements the avionics system.

The Skyview provides data storage and USB/Wifi export of more than 100 flight and engine parameters.

Antonov An-2

The An-2 is the largest single-engine biplane in the world. The design of Antonov was developed in the 40ies in the Soviet Union. It was built in high numbers and used for civilian and military purposes. Due to its large wing area it has excellent low speed and STOL characteristics

Aermacchi SF-260 Warrior Libya

The SF-260 is an aerobatic aircraft designed as a trainer for fighters. Thus it has jet-like handling qualities and with its high power/weight ratio and the retractable gear  it is one of the most agile piston aircraft on the market. In 1986 it was featured in an article of the Flying magazine as “the fastest singl-engine piston aircraft on the market currently in production”. Its controls around all 3 axes are precise and quick responsive.

Our SF-260 is an ex-Libyan Air Force aircraft, which has been demilitarized and registered as a regular Echo-class aircraft in Germany.

Extra 330 LX

The Extra 330 LX is a low-wing aerobatic monoplane with taildragger landing gear offering exceptional aerobatic performance.

Pilatus PC-12 NG

The PC-12 is a world-class turboprop passenger and cargo aircraft. It is the best-selling single-engine pressurized turbine-powered aircraft in the world used by both commercial and military operators (special operations and ISR).

L-39 Albatros

The Aero L-39 Albatros is a high-performance military jet training aircraft. More than 2.800 L-39 have been in service in Air Forces all over the world. In addition to performing basic and advanced pilot training it has also flown combat missions in a light-attack role. The L-39C has zero-height ejection seats for both front and back seat. The L-39 flight test training is provided in cooperation with the worldwide renowned Latvian aerobatic team of the Baltic Bees.

The L-39 is equipped with a portable Flight Test Instrumentation System suitable for in-flight display and post-flight analysis of the following parameters:

The L-39 also constitutes an excellent airborne testbed. It carries 2 underwing pods which can be equipped with sensors ranging from EO/IR, RADAR , hyperspectral or other detectors. Specifications of the pods can be tailored to customer needs, payload weight per pod is around 150 kg, power supply around 500 W per pod. The pods are easily detachable (and even jettisonable) with standard locks.

FanJet 600

The FanJet, also known as Fantrainer, is a Germany designed and built military trainer for jet pilots. The aircraft has jet like handling characteristics and has been fully certified. With its bypass fan engine positioned behind the rear cockpit the FanJet 600 will simulate the flight behavior of a basic jet aircraft and will make a significant handling difference to any turbo prop trainer in its class. The primary requirements were to create an entry level aircraft with low fuel consumption, low noise and low fuel emission with the handling qualities of a jet.

The FanJet is equipped with a portable Flight Test Instrumentation System suitable for in-flight display and post-flight analysis of the following parameters:

S-211 Marchetti

The S-211 is a turbofan-powered military trainer developed by the Italian aircraft manufacturer SIAI-Marchetti. It has been sold to a variety of Air Forces worldwide, whereof Singapore was one of the largest customers. Our aircraft is a buy-back from Singapore as well. Its front and rear cockpits are fully duplicated, making it an excellent training aircraft. It comes with 2 hot ejection seats Martin Baker Mk10 0/70.

The S-211 is equipped with a portable Flight Test Instrumentation System suitable for in-flight display and post-flight analysis of the following parameters:

The S-211 also constitutes an excellent airborne testbed. It can be equipped with 2 underwing pods  sensors carriage, ranging from EO/IR, RADAR , hyperspectral or other detectors. Specifications of the pods can be tailored to customer needs.

Citation M2

The M2 is equipped with a portable Flight Test Instrumentation System suitable for in-flight display and post-flight analysis of the following parameters:

EH-60A Black Hawk

Needless to present all the qualities of the Black Hawk. This iconic helicopter has been the backbone of the US Army and its allies airborne transport capability for more than 40 years. Over 4000 pieces have been produced in several variants. The predominant feature during its development was its resilience against firearms up to 23 mm while still fulfilling its mission. Even during the loss of main gear oil pressure, the Black Hawk can continue its flight for one hour. Another interesting feature is the spatial arrangement of the tail rotor, which is not entirely horizontal. Thus, it not only generates anti-torque but also contributes around 2.5% to the overall lift of the helicopter.

The EH-60A is a demilitarized version of the electronic warfare variant of the US Army.

Misc. Helicopters

We use a wide variety of different helicopter types for our flight test training, ranging from single-engine piston to multi-engine turbine.

For our professional courses we cooperate with the German Aerospace Center (DLR) and have access to the one-of-a-kind EC-135 Variable Stability System. Picture of the EC-135 VSS courtesy of DLR.