Diamond DA42
Piper PA28-181 Archer III
Piper PA28-161 Warrior II
The aircraft fleet and simulators at FTEJerez have been carefully selected to ensure optimum training value is achieved on each training exercise.
FTEJerez has a large fleet of Piper aircraft with the classic analogue instrument panel design to ensure solid instrument flying skills are developed. Our cadets then progress to our fleet of DA 42 NG’s, equipped with the Garmin G1000 glass cockpit to ensure a smooth transition to flying a modern jet airliner.
The safety and quality of our fleet’s maintenance is taken care by our EASA 145 approved Aircraft Maintenance Centre, which is exclusively focused on FTE’s aircraft.
FTEJerez became the first pilot training school in Europe to incorporate the Mechtronix FFTX™ New Generation Boeing 737-800W. This simulator is used during all our integrated training programmes and for modular students wishing to complete their MCC/ JOC at FTEJerez.
The aircraft fleet at FTEJerez have been carefully selected to ensure optimum training value is achieved on each training exercise. Our large fleet of Piper aircraft have identical cockpits and are all fitted with exactly the same avionics and flight instruments in the same layout, to ensure that no re-learning is required between sorties.
Diamond DA42
Piper PA28-181 Archer III
Piper PA28-161 Warrior II
Robin R2160| Technical | Diamond | Piper | Piper | Robin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Model | DA42 | Archer | Warrior | R2160 |
| Number in Fleet | 9 | 10 | 20 | 1 |
| Power | 166 hp | 155 hp | 160 hp | 160 hp |
| Undercarriage | Retractable | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed |
| Number of Engines | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Instrument Fit | IFR Compliant | IFR Compliant | IFR Compliant | VFR |
| Seats | 4 | 4 | 4 | 2 |
FTEJerez is Europe’s largest operator of Diamond DA 42NG aircraft. All 9 are equipped with the Garmin G1000 glass cockpit to ensure a smooth transition to flying a modern jet airliner. In addition, our 20 Piper Warrior aircraft have the classic analogue instrument panel design to ensure solid instrument flying skills. They are also fitted with a flight instrument glass upgrade, the Garmin G5, and the entire fleet features an aircraft tracking system to monitor the student’s flying progress. Our single-engine fleet is further enhanced with 10 brand new Piper PA28 Archer DTX aircraft. These aircraft are equipped with the advanced Garmin G1000 NXi avionics suite, featuring a full glass cockpit, which significantly enhances our training capabilities and flight experience.
Simulator training is a major component of FTEJerez’s training programme. In early 2009 FTEJerez became the first pilot training school in Europe to incorporate the Mechtronix FFTX™ New Generation Boeing 737-800W. This simulator has received approval from the UK CAA as an FSTD A device, and is used to conduct MPL, MCC and JOC.
Mechtronix FFT XTM Boeing 737-800W NGView some pictures of the simulator
Multi Pilot Simulations Airbus A320
View some pictures of the simulator
Diamond DA 42 NG FNPT2 SimulatorsView some pictures of the simulator
This high fidelity state-of-the-art device features collimated visuals and a seat actuation system that provides motion-cueing. In addition, the PA34 and DA42 devices are identical to our multi-engine aircraft, attracting maximum credits towards the Airline First Officer Programme and ensuring a smooth transition from the simulator to the aircraft.
In addition, a major asset is our on-campus EASA145 approved aircraft maintenance centre. This ensures that we determine and drive the safety and quality of our fleet maintenance. It also ensures that small problems are dealt with immediately and associated delays in flying training are avoided. FTEJerez also has its own approved examination centre for EASA examinations.
