Grob Aerospace announces flight training program

Monday 19th May, 2008

Grob Aerospace will offer a world-class type rating training program for the spn for private and commercial operators in Europe and North America. In Europe, training will be provided at a dedicated centre at its new base at St. Gallen-Altenrhein Airport, Switzerland.

For its North American customers Grob Aerospace will establish a centre at its Portsmouth, Pease Airport, New Hampshire facilities. This facility will be opened in 2010.

Until the opening of the training facilities the interim training solution will be conducted on the aircraft.
Every training phase will be started by a preparatory computer and web-based course. Grob Aerospace will then provide each registered pilot with a laptop-based tool to teach the integrated Apex avionics suite. Optionally, transition training courses will be available for candidates who do not have operating experience in a similar aircraft category.

In their classrooms, Grob Aerospace will offer interactive computer-based training courses. Then the pilots will have a number of sessions on the Aerosim Virtual Procedure Trainer. These sessions will be followed by practical training in Flight Simulators. Each facility is planned to be equipped with one flight Level D simulator, certificated by EASA and FAA.

After final evaluation, a mentor training program is offered to the students who do not qualify without restriction on the spn. This program is also available for customers who wish to participate. Later on, the pilots are invited to come back to these training centers to do their recurrent training. This program will include theoretical and practical training.

“We are very proud to be able to offer a world-class training solution to aspiring spn pilots. We will ensure that the training and service the pilots receive in our facilities are second to none. Our training is unique in the industry by offering just the right tool for each of the training experiences.” commented Niall Olver, CEO, Grob Aerospace.
The two training centres in Switzerland and in the USA will be set up in cooperation with Flight Training Finance Inc, who will supply all training equipment. The President of FTF, Pedro Sors, mentions that “FTF is proud to provide Grob Aerospace a complete solution for state-of-the-art training equipment”. “Grob Aerospace will greatly benefit with these advanced technological devices and training aids to support training of the spn pilots.”

About the spn
The spn boasts an impressive range and payload for an aircraft in its class. With six passengers and one pilot, the aircraft can fly non-stop 1,800 nm (3,334 km / 2,071 mi). The aircraft features a total cabin volume of 405 cu.ft (11.5 m³) – by far the largest among light business jet, as well as a large passenger door.
Early sales success for the industry’s new generation light business jet has raised market interest with its unique operating characteristics. For example, requiring a balanced field length of just 3,000 ft (914 m) at maximum take off weight, it can operate out of fields traditionally the domain of a turboprop; even out of unimproved runways.
The spn will also be certified for single pilot operation, and is equipped with an avionics suite more advanced than that of any other aircraft in its class. Honeywell’s integrated all glass cockpit sets new standards for simplicity, reliability and technology. Two rear-mounted FADEC controlled Williams FJ44-3A engines deliver 2,800 lbs (1,270 kg) of thrust.

Grob Aerospace – 37 Years of Aviation History
Grob Aerospace is one of the world’s largest and most experienced composite aircraft manufacturers. It has delivered more than 3,500 aircraft that have flown over seven million hours on five continents.
The company is headquartered in Switzerland but maintains its own purpose built airfield in Tussenhausen-Mattsies, Germany that accommodates its manufacturing and assembly facilities. In 2007 Grob Aerospace established a wholly-owned US subsidiary to provide a complete, world-class ownership experience to North American customers. Grob Aerospace‘s central base in the United States is located in Portsmouth, New Hampshire with several regional sales offices throughout the USA.

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