Sirius Bravo Class in the Final Stretch – Fabio, Heitor, and Gustavo carried out the final aircraft evaluation flight

Three more students from the Postgraduate Program in Flight Test Operations and the Postgraduate Program in Flight Test Engineering – Bravo Class, at ETEP/SIRIUS FTBR, successfully complete the practical phase of the Course

Commanders FÁBIO and HEITOR, and Engineer GUSTAVO, conclude the practical phase of the Postgraduate Program in Flight Test Operations, and in Flight Test Engineering, respectively

Commander FÁBIO carried out the test flight to evaluate the EMB-711C – Corisco aircraft in compliance with the Test Order that presented a scenario in which the new owner of the aircraft was concerned with comments made by so-called specialists regarding performance characteristics during takeoff, climb, and descent; flying qualities and controllability during takeoff, approach, and landing, as well as in low-speed turning flight; certain instabilities in cruise flight; and nonconformities in the indications of engine parameters and airspeeds, as well as in the communication system.

Based on the information presented and using flight test planning and techniques, the test flight then verified the behavior of the aforementioned systems, the performance characteristics, and the flying qualities in the various phases of flight, in order to confirm or correct the information provided by the so-called specialists

The test flight lasted one hour and had the collaboration of the instructors Commander MUNARETTO, as flight test pilot, and Engineer OTERO, as flight test engineer

Now the results will be documented in a Flight Test Report and presented to the “clients”

Commander HEITOR and Engineer GUSTAVO carried out the test flight to evaluate the H125 – Esquilo aircraft, from partner EFAI, in compliance with the Test Order that presented a scenario in which a company was interested in purchasing an H125 aircraft which, according to the seller, was in perfect condition. He explained that even on the hottest days, around 35ºC, the aircraft could perform Out of Ground Effect (OGE) hovers at maximum takeoff weight with power to spare, and that in In Ground Effect (IGE) hover it could handle the full planned weight. He also stated that the aircraft could reach a maximum speed of 120 kt at any altitude, regardless of weight, with an endurance of 3h20min. A so-called specialist accompanying the seller claimed that the aircraft had unique performance, being able to reach a climb rate of up to 2,000 ft/min with a full fuel tank and 5 passengers on board, and that if a rapid descent was needed, it could descend at up to 3,000 ft/min without any difficulty. Both claimed that all onboard systems were fully functionalIt was just taking the aircraft and flying away”.

Based on the information presented and using flight test planning and techniques, the test flight verified the behavior of the onboard systems and the performance characteristics in the aforementioned phases of flight, in order to confirm or correct the information provided by the seller and the so-called specialist

The test flight lasted one hour and had the collaboration of Instructor Commander BOSCO, as the test pilot

Now the results will be documented in a Flight Test Report and presented to the “clients”

Congratulations to Commanders FÁBIO and HEITOR, and to Engineer GUSTAVO, for overcoming another stage in the pursuit of the Postgraduate Certificate in Flight Test Operations and Flight Test Pilot – Level 2, and the Postgraduate Certificate in Flight Test Engineering, respectively