TBM

Simcom Aviation Training announced in a press release on Tuesday that it has acquired a training provider for TBM aircraft to expand training opportunities available to TBM operators. Simcom took over Turbine Solutions, Inc. (TSI), based at Camarillo Airport, in California. “Simcom is a recognized leader in general aviation training and together we can deliver […]

Daher announced at the Sun ‘n Fun International Fly-In and Expo that it has made further enhancements to its TBM 930. The French single-engine turboprop received the latest upgrade to the Garmin G3000 system, adding the SurfaceWatch alerting system for the runway environment; Baro VNAV, which allows pilots to fly precision approaches based on barometric […]

Owners of the recently certified Daher TBM 930 can now benefit from simulator training after Simcom achieved FAA approval for a high-fidelity flight training device (FTD) for the single-engine turboprop. While it is not a full level-D simulator, the Frasca FTD provides a highly realistic flight training environment and qualifies for insurance requirements. Daher provided […]

Want the very best combination of speed, range, and load-carrying capacity? A single-engine turboprop like those in the TBM series makes a great choice. Here’s a brief look at how the TBM 900 stacks up against its competitors in the turboprop and owner-flown jet market. [Historical data and pricing have been preserved for the record.] […]