The Italian manufacturer's first-of-its-kind piston twin was designed to get into and out of some of the most demanding commercial airports in the world.
Tecnam's P2012 STOL was created as a "rugged and durable high wing fixed gear design" with the mission of getting into and out of some of the most demanding commercial airports in the world. [Courtesy: Tecnam]
Key Takeaways:
Tecnam Aircraft unveiled the P2012 STOL, a unique piston twin aircraft designed for short takeoff and landing at challenging commercial airports and underserved STOL markets.
The P2012 STOL is engineered for single-pilot operations with advanced Garmin avionics, boasts impressive STOL performance (e.g., 902 ft takeoff distance), and is versatile for passenger, cargo, or special missions.
Orders are now being taken for the P2012 STOL, priced at $2.75 million, with deliveries scheduled to commence in 2024 following its expected certification in 2023.
“Short takeoff and landing (STOL)” and “piston twin” are not phrases that usually go together unless you are talking about the P2012 STOL produced by Tecnam Aircraft.
The Italian manufacturer presented the new P2012 STOL during a press conference at the National Business Aviation Association’s Business Aviation Convention and Exhibition (NBAA-BACE) in Orlando Wednesday.
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Meg Godlewski has been an aviation journalist for more than 24 years and a CFI for more than 20 years. If she is not flying or teaching aviation, she is writing about it. Meg is a founding member of the Pilot Proficiency Center at EAA AirVenture and excels at the application of simulation technology to flatten the learning curve. Follow Meg on Twitter @2Lewski.
