Tecnam P2006t

rframe said:
Oh I'm sure with enough flight hours per month the numbers work out, but basic napkin math says it's gotta be a relatively high volume environment before it'd ever pay off. Out of curiosity, how many hours per month are you guys putting on these?
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I don't know the exact number, but it basically never stops flying unless it needs an oil change or a 100 hr. Then, it's a mad rush to get those things done so it can get back into the air again.

Yes, there's a lease payment to make, but that's true of nearly all flight school aircraft. Point is, it's profitable. Very much so.
 
I have about 25 hours in the airplane. The single engine performance is great, as long as it is cleaned up. With the gear and flaps down, it isn't go great, but that is to be expected. It is very forgiving single engine. I tried to upload a video to youtube, but it isn't working. I will try again later.

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Warm day. 4500 and single engine. Near max gross.
 
A new Seminole costs $700k. A DA-42 tops out at $800k.

So $450k for the Tecnam is a bit of a discount.

What you get is a better twin, better fuel burn and better SE performance If I was a flight school looking for a brand new twin, I'd definitely choose the Tecnam.
 
KSCessnaDriver said:
There is no Embry-Riddle at Craig. Sterling flight has one, but that is not an Embry Riddle operation.
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I was just there about 2 months ago and could've sworn I saw an EU billboard on the side of that building, but one of the other instructors here thinks it was a Sterling Flight School, so I'm probably wrong... Not the first time! o_O
 
bkey79 said:
I was just there about 2 months ago and could've sworn I saw an EU billboard on the side of that building, but one of the other instructors here thinks it was a Sterling Flight School, so I'm probably wrong... Not the first time! o_O
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I think I've seen it as well. It may be a worldwide campus, but having any kind of flight training there is for sure a negative.
 
Thanks for the input, guys. My only concern is that it almost sounds TOO easy to fly. Like I'd get spoiled in there and get in over my head once I actually get a job flying a twin. Thoughts on that?


JordanD said:
Which school has it? I'm guessing Aero Tec or NexGen?
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I'm not really sure what the school name is. I found this out from a guy i just met who instructs out of KLEX. Not sure if he's affiliated with a school there or just with some other people who are going in on it. Apparently there will be three -LEX, MCO, and somewhere else I can't remember. I'll Facebook upon more info.
 
Essentially, it is the same thing. The Tecnam has automatic mixture, so you that is the only thing that is different.

Also, the gear extension and operation speed is 93 knots, so you need to slow it way down from cruise to drop the gear, whereas the Seminole, you can drop the gear at 140.
 
WildcatPilot said:
My only concern is that it almost sounds TOO easy to fly. Like I'd get spoiled in there and get in over my head once I actually get a job flying a twin. Thoughts on that?
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Name one training twin that doesn't apply to. Do you think you want to do your twin training in a Baron? Think again.
 
CapnJim, From what I've read in various magazines, I'm impressed. I've seen it setting on your ramp when I come by and buy charts and things and have thought hard about coming by and checking it out for an hour or so:).
 
Here is a cheaper way to get some multi-engine time. A Champion Lancer C402.

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BillErvin said:
CapnJim, From what I've read in various magazines, I'm impressed. I've seen it setting on your ramp when I come by and buy charts and things and have thought hard about coming by and checking it out for an hour or so:).
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Please do!
 
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