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TECNAM SHAPES THE FUTURE OF IFR AVIATION TRAINING WITH THE P-MENTOR

Stefano Mavilio

TECNAM P-MENTOR IS AN IFR EASA CS-23 CERTIFIED AIRCRAFT FEATURING THE LOWEST FUEL CONSUMPTION AND EMISSIONS. THE NEWLY LAUNCHED MODEL WILL BE FEATURED AT AERO22.

CAPUA, April 13 – TECNAM has announced the introduction of a new, revolutionary aircraft into the General Aviation arena – a model named
P-Mentor. With the Type Certificate issued on April 7, 2022, the P-Mentor sees its official birth date. The aircraft will be showcased for a worldwide premiere at AERO Friedrichshafen at Tecnam Stand No. A4-319.

“Mentor: an experienced and trusted person you rely on to give you advice and guidance, especially in your career”

With these words in mind Tecnam started the P-Mentor program: a simple and sustainable solution to guide student pilots from their first flight up to Instrument Rating, all in one two-seater single piston aircraft: IFR; PBN, RNAV; Variable Pitch, Autopilot, Simulated Retractable Gear Control; BRS.

The P-Mentor is the ultimate synthesis of Tecnam’s leadership, knowledge and experience in solutions for Flight Training Organizations and private customers.

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.

For the first time ever, the extremely fuel efficient and low-emissions Rotax 912iSc becomes the hearth of a full IFR-approved aircraft, coupled with an MT constant speed propeller.

The all-new wing specially designed for the P-Mentor features a tapered planform with laminar flow airfoil and mixed structure; light alloy for spars and wing box, CFRP for the one-piece leading edge. Its design allowed the P-Mentor to pass the latest CS-23 Amendment requirements for low speed and stall characteristics without ballistic recovery system being essential part of the aircraft configuration. BRS is approved and available as an option for customers who require additional safety add-ons. Integral fuel tank is located behind the main spar and it offers a remarkable 130lt volume and more than 9 hours endurance.

Flight and Training experience offers the state-of-art Garmin® G3X glass cockpit, with Garmin® GI275 as back-up instrument and multiple configurations to allow PBN/RNAV as well as GFCTM 500 autopilot training. Simulated retractable gear control for enhanced students’ proficiency since their first flight is available as an option.

 

Besides its revolutionary avionics, the P-Mentor sports Tecnam’s signature Italian style with the clean and sleek lines, interiors shaped around a large cabin, modern seats and superior visibility.

Tecnam’s commitment towards sustainable aviation is a reality today: flight training choosing Tecnam as their single and twin-engine aircraft fleet supplier can save up to 10 tons of CO2 for every graduated Commercial Pilot. The less-emission training fleet currently available is Made-In-Tecnam.

P-Mentor is the IFR approved aircraft with the lowest fuel consumption and CO2 emissions, with up to 60% of emissions reduction when compared with IFR competitors.

A number of selected Training Organisations already pre-ordered the
P-Mentor, confirming the great benefits of this new design.

“We are delighted to present the P-Mentor today. I am sure this new design will revitalize the Trainer market, helping many flight schools to remain competitive and profitable and making new student pilots happier and more proficient. Real sustainability, fuel economy and profitability start here,” says Tecnam’s Managing Director, Giovanni Pascale. 

“When I see a new Type Certificate with this model’s name, I think of my father and my uncle, prof. Luigi Pascale – the men who started this adventure. It also reminds me of all our collaborators and customers that brought us here today – our Mentors”
Tecnam’s CEO, Paolo Pascale. 

 

More info on the P-Mentor:
https://www.tecnam.com/aircraft/pmentor

 

High Res photos:
https://www.dropbox.com/sh/xsqbsruh6i6pr52/AABRp4eqtckU-NhCkKoVZFH9a?dl=0

 

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ir4K854CoQ 

 

FIRST P2012 SENTINEL SMP LANDS IN TAIWAN FOR APEX FLIGHT ACADEMY

Stefano Mavilio

TAIPEI (Taiwan) — The first of two new Tecnam P2012 SMP aircraft for Apex Flight Academy arrived at Taoyuan International Airport on November 16 afternoon, a milestone in the company’s quest to expand its horizons. The 9 seater aircraft took off in Capua Italy and arrived in Taipei after 6600 NM, with 10 fuel stops via Russia, Siberia and South Korea, facing icing temperatures as low as -24 degrees Celsius.

Apex, the only professional flight training organization in Taiwan, will expand its operations with the multi-mission capabilities of the P2012 Sentinel SMP performing: passenger transportation, air ambulance missions, sightseeing tours, parachute jumping, aerial photography and more.

The Italian-made P2012 aircraft is capable of carrying nine passengers and two pilots. Apex pilots and technicians completed their flight and maintenance training in a dedicated program held in Italy earlier this year. The second aircraft is scheduled to join the fleet in 2022, with six additional options.

The introduction of the aircraft into the Apex fleet provides their customers with cost-effective and various configuration options, while always offering experiences that exceed passenger’s expectation, such as air-conditioning, in-seat power, widest leg-room in its class and under-seat storage space.

Cutting-edge avionics by Garmin offers pilots all the information they require for day, night, IFR and PBN operations, making operations to any airfield another key factor in the choice of aircraft.

Apex Chairman Wilson Kao (高健祐) announced that Apex will be introducing sightseeing air tours and aerial photography services alongside its training academy initially. According to the chairman, the company is working with travel agencies to introduce the very first aerial tours in Taiwan that take passengers to see the picturesque mountains canyon and coast of Eastern Taiwan that has never been explored aerially in the past.

“We are very delighted to have this wonderful Italian aircraft in Taiwan. It offer the full versatility we need to operate different mission and expand our business plan, and offering best in class service to our customers” said Apex Chairman Wilson Kao (高健祐)

Tecnam’s Managing Director, Giovanni Pascale says: “It is an honour to have another P2012 in Asia. We consider that market strategic and we are sure that the P2012, with its undoubtable features and benefits will be revitalizing the aviation in that area.”

About APEX – Committed to Education

Apex is the first and only professional flight training organization in Taiwan, headquartered in the metropolitan area of Taipei and our flight training base is located in beautiful sunny Taitung Fengnian (RCFN) Airport.

Apex offers world class training environment with focuses on Safety and Airline Oriented Training. We are aspired to become an important base for training Asian pilot, right from the heart of Asia, Taiwan.

https://www.apexflightacademy.co/

 

High Resolution Photos here

https://www.dropbox.com/sh/vhb7ea7z4bfpz31/AAAf6BchCkdCW5lecTjw62-Xa?dl=0