Our Training Fleet
Each aircraft is meticulously maintained and equipped with modern avionics
Cessna 172M Skyhawk
Primary Trainer
Performance Specs
| Takeoff distance, ground roll | 775 ft* |
| Takeoff distance over 50-ft obstacle | 1,380 ft* |
| Max demonstrated crosswind component | 15 kts |
| Rate of climb, sea level | 645 fpm* |
| Cruise speed @ 75% power | 120 kts* |
| Landing distance over 50-ft obstacle | 1,205 ft* |
| Landing distance, ground roll | 495 ft* |
*Super-Hawk 180 HP Conversion: performance details will vary
Avionics
Garmin Avionics Package: GMA 345 Audio Panel, GNS 650 Touch Screen, GDL 88 ADS-B In/Out with Traffic and Weather, G5 Attitude Indicator
Cessna 172M Skyhawk
Primary Trainer
Performance Specs
| Takeoff distance, ground roll | 775 ft |
| Takeoff distance over 50-ft obstacle | 1,380 ft |
| Max demonstrated crosswind component | 15 kts |
| Rate of climb, sea level | 645 fpm |
| Cruise speed @ 75% power | 120 kts |
| Landing distance over 50-ft obstacle | 1,205 ft |
| Landing distance, ground roll | 495 ft |
Avionics
Garmin Avionics Package: GMA 340 Audio Panel, GTN 650 Touch Screen, GDX 345 ADS-B In/Out with Traffic and Weather
Cessna 172M Skyhawk
Primary Trainer
Performance Specs
| Takeoff distance, ground roll | 775 ft |
| Takeoff distance over 50-ft obstacle | 1,380 ft |
| Max demonstrated crosswind component | 15 kts |
| Rate of climb, sea level | 645 fpm |
| Cruise speed @ 75% power | 120 kts |
| Landing distance over 50-ft obstacle | 1,205 ft |
| Landing distance, ground roll | 495 ft |
Avionics
Garmin Avionics Package: GMA 345 Audio Panel, GTN 650 Touch Screen, GNC 255A Com/Nav, GDX 345 ADS-B In/Out with Traffic and Weather, Dual G5 HSI & Attitude Indicator
Cessna 172M Skyhawk
Primary Trainer
Performance Specs
| Takeoff distance, ground roll | 775 ft |
| Takeoff distance over 50-ft obstacle | 1,380 ft |
| Max demonstrated crosswind component | 15 kts |
| Rate of climb, sea level | 645 fpm |
| Cruise speed @ 75% power | 120 kts |
| Landing distance over 50-ft obstacle | 1,205 ft |
| Landing distance, ground roll | 495 ft |
Avionics
Garmin Avionics Package: GMA 340 Audio Panel, GTN 430W, GFC 500 Autopilot, GDX 345 ADS-B In/Out with Traffic and Weather, Dual G5 Attitude Indicator & HSI
Cessna 172P Skyhawk
Technically Advanced Aircraft Trainer
Performance Specs
| Takeoff distance, ground roll | 890 ft |
| Takeoff distance over 50-ft obstacle | 1,625 ft |
| Max demonstrated crosswind component | 15 kts |
| Rate of climb, sea level | 700 fpm |
| Cruise speed @ 75% power | 123 kts |
| Landing distance over 50-ft obstacle | 1,280 ft |
| Landing distance, ground roll | 540 ft |
Avionics
Garmin Avionics Package: G3X Touch Screen, GMA 345 Audio Panel, GTN 650 Touch Screen, GTX 345 ADS-B In/Out with Traffic and Weather, GFC 500 Autopilot, G5 Backup (TAA-Approved Package)
Cessna 182J Skylane
High Performance Aircraft Trainer
Performance Specs
| Takeoff distance, ground roll | 625 ft |
| Takeoff distance over 50-ft obstacle | 1,205 ft |
| Max demonstrated crosswind component | kts |
| Rate of climb, sea level | 980 fpm |
| Cruise speed @ 75% power | 162 mph |
| Landing distance over 50-ft obstacle | 1,350 ft |
| Landing distance, ground roll | 590 ft |
Avionics
Garmin Avionics Package: GMA 345 Audio Panel, GTN650 Touch Screen, GDX 345 ADS-B In/Out with Traffic and Weather, Dual G5
Piper Twin Comanche PA-39
Multi-Engine Aircraft Trainer
Performance Specs
| Takeoff distance, ground roll | 940 ft |
| Takeoff distance over 50-ft obstacle | 1,530 ft |
| Max demonstrated crosswind component | kts |
| Rate of climb, sea level | 1,460 fpm |
| Cruise speed @ 75% power | 172 kts |
| Landing distance over 50-ft obstacle | 1,870 ft |
| Landing distance, ground roll | 700 ft |
Avionics
Garmin Avionics Package: GMA 345 Audio Panel, GTN 530W, GTX 345 ADS-B in/out with Traffic & Weather; Avidyne EX500 MFD
Cessna 140 Taildragger
Tailwheel Aircraft Trainer
Contact
John Leupp, CFI | (864) 915-2324 | [email protected]
Redbird MCX AATD
Simulated Single-Engine Cessna 172 & Multiengine Piper Seminole PA-44 Trainer
Performance Specs
From the Redbird website:
- Dual, control-loading yoke system
- Dual rudder pedals with differential brakes
- 260° visuals
- Recordable flight parameter tracking and flight scenarios
- Bluetooth support for ForeFlight, CloudAhoy, and PilotPartner.
Supports Redbird GIFT
Avionics
From the Redbird website:
- Standard, analog 6-pack
- Redbird 430/530 GPS
- Redbird KAP140 autopilot
Training Credit
As an FAA-certified Advanced Aviation Training Device (AATD), time spent in the Redbird MCX can be applied towards your required minimums for Private Pilot, the Instrument Rating, Commercial Pilot, and the Multiengine Add-On under Part 61 and Part 141.