Our Pilot School Fleet
Our pilot school uses popular and versatile aircraft which are ideally suited for beginners right through to more experienced students who want to gain their Commercial Pilot Licence. With plenty of aircraft in the fleet, our students enjoy the opportunity to gain more flying hours than many other pilot schools, especially with Hawke’s Bay’s excellent weather conditions. You can find out more about the aircraft in our fleet below.
Single-engine aircraft
Piper Tomahawk – PA 38
The Piper Tomahawk is a popular and versatile two seat training aircraft used as our primary trainer for beginners through to Commercial Pilot Licence training.
- Number in fleet: 7
- Seats: 2
- Cruising speed: 90 kts
Cessna 152 – C152
The C152 is a popular and versatile two seat aircraft used for beginners through to Commercial Pilot Licence training.
- Number in fleet: 6
- Seats: 2
- Cruising speed: 90 kts
Cessna 172 – C172
The Cessna 172 is one of the most popular four seat aircraft with its high wing offering excellent visibility. It is also a popular cross country machine and can be used for initial flight training.
- Number in fleet 4 (2 x Garmin 1000 equipped)
- Seats: 4
- Cruising speed: 120 kts
Piper Archer/Warrior – PA 28
These four seat aircraft are ideal cross country machines. Pilots traditionally progress onto these machines after completing their Commercial Pilot Licence, but they can be used for initial flight training.
- Number in fleet: 1
- Seats: 4
- Cruising speed: 115 kts
Multi-engine aircraft
Diamond Twin Star – DA42
The DA42 is a diesel twin engine, retractable undercarriage, four seat aircraft with a cruising speed of 145 kts and fitted with Garmin 1000.
- Seats: 4
- Cruising speed: 145 kts
Simulators
AT-21
- Equipped for full I/R including ADF VOR DME ILS GPS G430.
Frasca Mentor
- Certified simulator that can provide G1000 training.
