Tecnam Unveils P-Mentor Training Aircraft

New design marries low emissions, high endurance, and state-of-the-art avionics to create a versatile combination.

Meg Godlewski

Wednesday, April 13, 2022 at 05:20 PM ET

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The Tecnam Mentor will be making its public debut at AERO Friedrichshafen on April 27. [Courtesy: Tecnam]

Key Takeaways:

The Tecnam P-Mentor, a new low-wing, glass cockpit training aircraft, received its EASA type certificate on April 7, designed to guide pilots from initial flight through instrument rating.
It boasts the lowest fuel consumption and CO2 emissions among IFR-approved aircraft in its class, offering significant operational cost savings and environmental benefits for flight schools.
The aircraft features a state-of-the-art Garmin G3X glass cockpit with versatile configurations for VFR/IFR training, autopilot instruction, and an optional simulated retractable gear for comprehensive pilot education.

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Tecnam Aircraft welcomes a new design to its stable: The Tecnam P-Mentor acquired its European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) type certificate on April 7. According to the company, the low-wing, glass cockpit design was created to take learners from their first flight up through their instrument rating.

According to a company release, the aircraft’s name, “Mentor”—defined as “an experienced and trusted person you rely on to give you advice and guidance, especially in your career”—was chosen to emphasize the aircraft’s application in all levels of instructional flying.