Our fleet
16 owned aircraft for your training
Aeroclub Varese’s fleet consists of 16 aircraft, all of which are directly owned, plus ENAC/EASA-certified Mechtronix Ascent and Alsim ALX flight simulators. The latest additions to the fleet are a Cessna C172SP equipped with Garmin G1000 avionics and two C150 Aerobats.
Our fleet allows us to efficiently schedule flights, adapting them to each type of training. The cadets follow a well-structured training path that takes them, in the first period, to become familiar with flying on the Cessna 150 and 172 and then on to more complex aircraft such as the Piper PA 28 Turbo Arrow with digital avionics. The final phase takes place on the twin-engine Piper PA 34 Seneca V and the ALSIM ALX simulator. The possibility of using aircraft with different performance, characteristics and avionics allows us to carry out skill-based training.
Training cycle
Our aircraft
General Information
The Cessna 150 Aerobat is one of the most popular aircraft in the world. Thanks to its manoeuvrability and simplicity, it is mainly used for obtaining the PPL license; moreover, being certified as an aerobatic aircraft, it is used for UPRT courses.
Technical data sheet
Cessna Aircraft Corp
2
750 kg
Teledyne Continental O – 200 – A
100 BHP at 2750 RPM
95 KTS
6,5 HRS
VFR
General Information
The Cessna 172 M is one of the most popular aircraft in the world, thanks to its manoeuvrability and simplicity it is mainly used for the PPL license. It is also one of the favourite aircraft of most Club members.
Technical data sheet
Cessna Aircraft Corp
4
1043 Kg
Avco Lycoming O-320-E 2D
150 HP a 2700 RPM
100 KTS
5 HRS
VFR
General Information
The Cessna 172 FR is a variant of the Wichita-based manufacturer’s famous single-engine aircraft, with a 6-cylinder 210-horsepower engine coupled to a variable-pitch propeller and constant revolutions, and is widely used in training for ATPL Integrated and PPL courses. Given its performance and the presence of the Garmin 430 navigator, it is particularly appreciated by Aero Club members.
Technical data sheet
Cessna Aircraft Corp
4
1157 Kg
Continental IO – 360 – H
210 BHP a 2800 RPM
120 KTS
5 HRS
VFR
General Information
The Cessna 172 SP is the latest evolution of the American manufacturer’s famous single-engine aircraft. Equipped with advanced avionics and the new 180 BHP fuel-injected Lycoming engine, it is suitable for VFR navigation. Thanks to its stability and manoeuvrability it is also used for basic IFR training.
Technical data sheet
Cessna Aircraft Corp
4
2550 Lbs
Avco Lycoming IO – 360 – L2A
180 BHP
115 Kts
5 HRS
VFR – IFR
General Information
The Piper PA28 will satisfy all those members who want to fly a high-performance single-engine aircraft. Ideal for navigation, the Turbo Arrow is also perfectly suited to advanced training phases such as IR and CPL; now more than ever with the new Garmin G500 digital avionics.
Technical data sheet
Piper
4
1315 Kg
Continental TSIO – 360 – FB
200 HP
152 Kts
800 Nm
VFR – IFR
General Information
Latest version of Piper’s famous twin-engine aircraft, more comfortable, brighter and faster than previous models. Counter-rotating engines equipped with compressor, oxygen system, anti-ice and thanks to extremely sophisticated and modern avionics, the Club’s Seneca V is used during training for the ATPL license, laying the foundations for future Professional Pilots.
Technical data sheet
Piper
6
1999 Kg
Continental TSIO 360 RB
440 HP
180 Kts
828 Nm
VFR – IFR
Simulators
Approved and certified by ENAC and EASA under the initials IT036A and IT082A/B/C
They are mainly used by ATPL course students; however, PPL course students and licensed pilots can also benefit by using them with an instructor.
With these advanced training systems it is in fact possible to simulate all those emergencies that, for safety reasons, cannot be seen and tested in flight.
General Information
Approved and Certified as IT-036A by ENAC and EASA
The Flight Simulator is a Mechtronix Ascent FNPT II / MCC, Synthetic Training Device (STD/AFT), specific for MCC training and for the achievement of the Instrument Rating (IR). The training and flight activities will be accompanied and enhanced by the possibility of using a complete and professional flight simulator.
It will thus be possible to train also for those situations that cannot be simulated in the air, to take advantage of bad weather days and to comfortably carry out the MCC course on site without any travel and additional costs.
Technical data sheet
Mechtronix
2 plus instructor
VFR – IFR – MCC
General Information
Approved and Certified as IT-082A/B/C by ENAC and EASA
The Flight Simulator is an Alsim ALX FNPT II / MCC, specific for advanced MCC and JOC training, as well as for the achievement of the Instrument Rating (IR). Equipped with ultra-high definition projectors and a 208° x 49° viewing angle screen, it provides an incredibly immersive experience. This is complemented by a smooth and realistic force feedback reproduction system, dual FMS and dual GPS, interchangeable controls between JET and Propeller to better simulate every flight situation, and much more. Educational and flight activities will be accompanied and enhanced by the possibility of using one of the most modern professional flight simulators. It will thus be possible to train even for those situations that cannot be simulated in the air, to take advantage of bad weather days and to comfortably carry out the MCC course on site without any travel and additional costs.
Technical data sheet
Alsim
2 plus instructor
VFR – IFR – MCC
