All New, All Modern, All Safe
We maintain a fleet of 24 modern, high-tech aircraft ranging from Cessna 172’s to the sleek and modern Sportcruiser and even a Super Decathlon. With a large and diverse fleet, our students spend less time waiting and more time flying.
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CZECH SPORT AIRCRAFT
SPORTCRUISER
Sportcruiser
Our Sportcruisers are used during the private and commercial phases for most of our Zero Time to Airline students. These light sport aircraft are fuel efficient due to their light weight, extremely safe due to the equipped ballistic recovery system, and extremely fun to fly.
Quantity in our fleet: 12
Year models: 2010-2017
Avionics: Dynon
AIRCRAFT INFORMATION
Length
21.72 ft (6.62 m)
Height
7.60 ft (2.315 m)
Wingspan
28.22 ft (8.6 m)
Wing Surface Area
132.4 sq. ft (12.3 sq. m)
Cabin Width
3.85 ft (1.17 m)
Empty Weight
824 lb (374 kg)
Useful Load
496 lb (226 kg)
Maximum Takeoff Weight
1,320 lb (600 kg)
Engine
Rotax 912 ULS2
Power Output
100 HP at 5,800 RPM
Fuel
Mogas RON 95, Avgas 100 LL, EN 228
Propeller
Sensenich 3 Blade
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Max Cruise Speed
120 KIAS (222 km/h)
Cruise Speed
93 KIAS (172 km/h)
Stall Speed (VSO)
31 KIAS (255 km/h)
Climb Rate
825 ft/min (252 m/min)
Minimum Takeoff Distance
463 ft (141 m)
Takeoff Distance to 50 ft
1,270 ft (387 m)
Minimum Landing Distance
479 ft (146 m)
Max Range
516 NM (953 km)
Endurance
5 Hours 25 Minutes
Fuel Capacity
30 US gal (114 L)
Average Fuel Consumption
4.6 US gal/hr (17.5 L/h)
AIRCRAFT FEATURES
- Dual Dynon SkyVew HDX Glass Panel Avionics
- Garmin GNC255 VHF Nav/Com
- PS Engineering Intercom
- Emergency Locating Transmitter
- Ballistic Recovery System (rescue parachute)
- Leather interior
- SkyView ADS/B In and Out
- Dual Axis Autopilot
- In-Cockpit Traffic and Weather
CESSNA 172
C-172 G1000 Equipped
The most common aircraft in the world, the C-172 has been a staple in aircraft training since its inception in the mid 1950s- but our fleet isn’t that old. Our Garmin G1000 equipped 172s are all 2018 models or newer, including 2 brand new 2020 models.
Quantity in our fleet: 4
Year models: 2018-2020
Avionics: G1000
C-172 Dynon Equipped
Our Dynon equipped 172s are all well kept and much newer than our competitors’ aircraft. With the glass avionics and Thrust’s reliable maintenance facilities, these are some of the best kept 172s in North Texas.
Quantity in our fleet: 5
Year models: 1998-2001
Avionics: Dynon
AIRCRAFT FEATURES - G1000
- Garmin G1000 Avionics Suite
- GFC700 Dual Axis Autopilot
- Air Conditioning
- Leather Interior
- ADS/B In and Out
- In-Cockpit Traffic and Weather
AIRCRAFT FEATURES - Dynon HDX
- Dual Dynon SkyVew HDX Glass Panel Avionics
- Dual Axis Coupled Autopilot
- Avidyne IFD540
- Leather Interior
- ADS/B In and Out
- In-Cockpit Traffic and Weather
AIRCRAFT INFORMATION
Length
27 ft 2 in (8.28 m)
Height
8 ft 11 in (2.72 m)
Wingspan
36 ft 1 in (11.00 m)
Wing Surface Area
174 sq ft (16.17 sq m)
Cabin Width
3.3 ft (1.01 m)
Empty Weight
1,640 lb (744 kg)
Useful Load
918 lb (416 kg)
Maximum Takeoff Weight
2,550 lb (1,157 kg)
Engine
Textron Lycoming IO-360-L2A
Power Output
180 hp at 2,750 RPM
Maximum Occupants
4
Propeller
McCauley 2-blade metal, fixed pitch
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Max Cruise Speed
124 KTAS (230 km/h)
Maximum Speed
163 KIAS (302 km/h)
Stall Speed
48 KCAS (89 km/h)
Climb Rate
730 ft/min (223 m/min)
Takeoff Distance
1,630 ft (497 m)
Landing Distance
1,335 ft (407 m)
Max Range
640 nm (1,185 km)
Service Ceiling
14,000 ft (4,267 m)
PIPER SEMINOLE
Piper Seminole
The piper seminole is the most popular aircraft used for multi-engine flight training.
Quantity in our fleet: 2
Year models: 1979 & 2002
Price: $350/hr block rate
AIRCRAFT INFORMATION
Length
27 ft. 7 in.
Height
8.5 ft.
Wingspan
38 ft. 7 in.
Maximum Passengers
4
Useful Load
975 lbs.
Maximum Takeoff Weight
3,800 lbs.
Engine
Lycoming O-360-A1H6
Power Output
180 HP
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Max Cruise Speed
168 KIAS
Cruise Speed
162 KIAS
Stall Speed (VSO)
57 KIAS
Climb Rate
1,340 ft/mn
Max Range
490 nm
Minimum Takeoff Distance
1,100 ft.
Takeoff Distance to 50 ft.
1,400 ft.
Minimum Landing Distance
2,147 ft.
Fuel Capacity
110 US gal
Average Fuel Consumption
22.4 US gal/hr
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