RACWA ADDS TECNAM P-MENTOR TO ITS FLEET
Royal Aero Club of Western Australia selects P-Mentor aircraft as first step in fleet modernisation.
Capua, Italy, 7th June 2024 — Tecnam announced today that one of Australia’s largest flight training organizations, with more than 30 aircraft, The Royal Aero Club of Western Australia (RACWA), which will celebrate its 95 year anniversary in August, will add Tecnam P-Mentors to its fleet via a long term cross hire agreement. Deliveries will commence with two of the IFR certified, auto pilot equipped, two-seat, Rotax powered, aircraft commencing in July of 2024, which will accelerate the modernization program of the club’s training fleet.
Walter De Costa, Tecnam Global Sales & Marketing Director, said: “Since its launch in 2022, the P-Mentor has, for good reason, been a huge seller. Flight schools can conduct ab initio, private, commercial, and instrument training all in the one aircraft, while enjoying exceptionally low operating costs. We are delighted that RACWA chose Tecnam, this is the second leading flight school in Australia to choose the P-Mentor, and more will surely follow.”
Alan Wilson, CEO, RACWA, said “RACWA is going through an exciting period of fleet renewal and having an efficient, contemporary and sophisticated aircraft such as the Tecnam P-Mentor is a welcome addition to our fleet. The P-Mentor will complement our flying program for students and members alike and is directly aligned with our journey of lessening our carbon footprint. We were impressed by the support we received from Tecnam and the strong local teams’ expertise in parts and technical support.”
Michael Loccisano, CEO of Hallmarc Aviation, said “From the moment Tecnam announced the FAA / EASA IFR-certified P-Mentor, we knew it would be the perfect replacement for aging legacy training fleets in Australia. No other certified training aircraft can match its technological advancement, low acquisition costs, low operation cost; safety features, ease of flight, attractive design, short order to delivery times, and local support. The ability for students to seamlessly step up through the Tecnam fleet – all the way to an 11-seat commuter airliner, is a major advantage for flight schools, and their students with a commercial or airline career in mind.”
About the P-Mentor
The P-Mentor is a two-seat aircraft, powered by the Rotax 912isC3, featuring the Garmin G3X IFR touch screen suite with PBN/RNAV/AFCS capabilities, compliant with the latest CS-23 EASA & FAA amendments. The Mentor is a turnkey solution for many flight schools to train students from their first flight up to their CPL-IR on a single platform. With a variable pitch propeller, a simulated retractable landing gear and an optional ballistic parachute, the P-Mentor has everything flight schools are looking for in today’s market. The P-Mentor is designed to offer the best human-machine interface, resulting in the most effective and efficient VFR/IFR training. The generous fuel capacity will allow flight schools to fly all day without refueling, which improves operational value. The P-Mentor’s fuel consumption is just 3.70 US Gal/h (14 lt/h) contributing to a very low cost of operations averaging $65 per hour.
The P-Mentor allows complete PPL, IR and UPRT training, with approved PBN/RNAV as well as AFCS: the entire training syllabus with unprecedented fuel consumption and emissions, further enhancing the renowned profitability of Tecnam-made fleet.
More info on the P-Mentor: https://tecnam.com/aircraft/pmentor/
About RACWA
Based at Jandakot Airport in Western Australia, The Royal Aero Club of Western Australia is one of Australia’s largest flight training organisations, with more than 30 aircraft and qualified flight instructors. Founded in 1929, the club is one of Australia’s most experienced and highly respected training schools. Royal Aero Club graduates can be found throughout the aviation industry, including at Qantas, Virgin, Cathay Pacific, SkyWest, Skippers Aviation and the Royal Australian Air Force.
RACWA has a reputation for excellence because of its professional approach to flying. The club is committed to ensuring graduates are not only professional pilots but also enjoy aviation, producing highly skilled graduates.
https://www.royalaeroclubwa.com.au
About Hallmarc Aviation
Melbourne based Hallmarc Aviation, part of the Hallmarc Group, represents Tecnam in VIC, SA, WA, and NT for general aviation Tecnam models. It is also the sales agent for the Tecnam P2012 Traveller in Australia.
https://hallmarcaviation.com.au/
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