Trainer (aircraft)

A training aircraft is an aircraft that is used for training of pilots.

For a beginner trainer aircraft is usually a particularly easy-to -fly single-engine aircraft such as the Cessna 150/152 or Cessna 172 With him, the maneuvers of the general aviation practiced.

Highest demands are made in a fight trainer aircraft. Modern combat training aircraft, such as the Pilatus PC- 9 or the Embraer EMB 312 not only have powerful turbines and excellent flight characteristics, but are also able to simulate a wide range of weapon systems for combat aircraft and, depending on the configuration, carry weapons and to use.

Training aircraft are usually designed two-seater, so the instructor may give the student pilot tasks and instructions. When a malfunction of the student, the teacher can take control of the aircraft with a double tax.

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