The second flight test article for the Cessna SkyCourier program took flight in Wichita on August 11. In Textron Aviation company parlance, the first conforming prototype is referred to as “P1,” and it was this component of the SkyCourier program that made its first flight from Wichita’s Beech Factory Airport (KBEC).
Cessna SkyCourier’s Second Test Aircraft Flies
Key Takeaways:
- The second flight test article (P1) for the Cessna SkyCourier program successfully completed its maiden flight on August 11.
- P1 will primarily be used for extensive systems testing, including propulsion, avionics, and environmental control systems.
- The program is progressing rapidly, with the first test article having already logged significant flight hours, and certification anticipated in 2021.
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