The 10 newly ordered Tecnam P-Mentor aircraft will be used by Mermoz Academy for both PPL – Private Pilot License – as well as the MPL – Multi Pilot License – courses.
Tecnam and Mermoz Academy have announced the signing of a contract to acquire 10 Tecnam P-Mentor jets for the company’s fleet expansion program. The newly ordered aircraft will be used for both PPL – Private Pilot License – as well as the MPL – Multi Pilot License – courses. One of the reasons for the choice other than the great fuel consumption rates is the lowest CO2 emission that makes the P-Mentor the aircraft of choice for students and Flight Schools.
Based on recent data and industry benchmarks, flight training schools operating Tecnam’s single and twin-engine fleets can save as much as 10 tons of CO2 emissions for every single student graduating with a Commercial Pilot License – a 60% reduction compared to legacy fleets using Avgas 100LL fuel. (Data based on 155 flight training hours, including 30 hours on the twin.)
The P-Mentor is a two-seat single-engine piston aircraft fully IFR – is compliant with the latest CS-23 EASA & FAA requirements, allowing PBN/RNAV/AFCS capabilities. Modern flight schools today have one platform to train students from their first flight up to CPL- IR, including Variable Pitch Propeller, Simulated Retractable Landing Gear and UPRT.
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The P-Mentor is designed to offer the best human-machine interface resulting in the most effective VFR/IFR training while the generous fuel tank allows Flight Schools to fly all day long without refueling, no interruption is equal to improve operational value. The lowest cost of maintenance, lowest fuel consumption, and the greatest value for money, make this aircraft a unique profit opportunity for any Flight School.
