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| Training Equipment |
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Mesa Pilot Development uses only high-performance, top-of-the-line
training equipment. From the Beechcraft A36 Bonanza to CRJ Flight Training Device, along with sophisticated flight training
simulation devices, you will learn to fly in an intense, structured,
professional environment. For more information on our training
equipment, choose from the equipment listed below.
Piper Warrior Click
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The Piper Warrior is a four-seat single engine aircraft, low
wing type, fixed gear, 160 horsepower with a maximum cruising
speed of 118 knots. Our new 2001 warriors are outfitted with
Garmin 430 GPS's that have color lcd screens with moving maps.
They are used for initial training at MPD ASU for the Private
Certificate, and the first stage of the commercial training.
Beechcraft A36 Bonanza Click
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Private Pilot, Instrument, and Commercial single-engine training are conducted at the San Juan College operation in this high
performance aircraft which is the single engine standard for
performance and reliability. The six-seater with autopilot and
retractable gear has 300 horsepower, a service ceiling of 18,500
ft. and a maximum cruising speed of 184 knots. All aircraft
are equipped with dual King nav/comm systems, HSI, ADF, and
slaved heading systems. Some of the Bonanzas have IFR approved
GPS installed.
BE58 Baron
Students receive their Commercial multi-engine training in this
six-seat twin engine aircraft which features state-of-the art
navigational equipment. The aircraft has a maximum range of
1575 nautical miles and a cruising speed of almost 200 knots.
The Barons are equipped with color weather radar and full de-icing
equipment.
Mooney Eagle Click
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On the Midland flight line, new Mooney Eagle’s are currently
used as the high performance, complex aircraft, single-engine
trainer. These aircraft are equipped with full instrumentation, including
twin Garmin 430’s, each with GPS.
Frasca Flight Training Devices (FTDs) Click
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Flight training is enhanced by the use of the Frasca 142 single
engine flight training device which is configured as a Beech
A36 Bonanza and the Frasca 242 FTD which is configured as a
Beechcraft Baron.Instruments and controls perform as they would
in the aircraft. Simulation quality is highly apparent from
engine start-up through taxi, takeoff, climb, cruise, stalls,
descent, and landing.
Simulation features include:
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Control responses varying with airspeed |
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Dual visual systems |
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Back side of the power curve |
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Rate of turn is inversely proportional to the airspeed
for a given bank angle |
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Inherent stability and phugoid oscillation |
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Engine torque and asymmetric thrust |
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Elevator trim moves control neutral point |
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Stall speed varies with flaps, bank, and power |
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Fuel burn lower weight |
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Ability to simulate all weather conditions |
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Feathering the propeller reduces drag |
AST Hawk (FTD) Click
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At the Midland operation, the new AST Hawk offers the latest
innovation and technology available in fully digital, software
driven flight-training device. Utilizing electronically gather
flight test data, supported by Kohlman System Research (KSR),
the nation’s leader in flight-test data acquisition. The
new AST Hawk series FTD with patented linear force control loading
“feels like the aircraft.”
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Convertible from single-engine to multi-engine in less
than 2 minutes. |
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Color visual system with six 19-inch monitors. |
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Linear force control loading system. |
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Full size piston twin cockpit. |
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Full IFR piston twin instrument panel both pilot and
co-pilot sides |
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Full color day/night/twilight visual system |
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Electrical system controlled by circuit breakers |
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Landing gear controlled by functional circuit breakers. |
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Point and click instructor station with printer, desk |
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Full IFR instrumentation including Garman 430 with GPS. |
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Comprehensive training software with over 100 programmed
malfunctions. |
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Custom software including: Slew and reposition, Jeppesen
US. |
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Database, lighting and weather control, record/playback
mode, NAFI scoring mode, and snapshot software. |
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Custom visual database including Midland and Midland
International Airport (100 nm radius) |
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| At San Juan College, the Ascent® Jet flight training device (FTD), is a fixed-base simulator designed to introduce pilots to advanced technology and the automated flight deck. All simulation meets the requirements for pilots transitioning between propeller and jet operations, specifically in a regional twin-engine jet class aircraft. Pilots in both the Primary and PACE programs receive 40 hours of training (20 right seat/20 left seat) in the device. Midland graduates will also train in the device at San Juan College. |
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