SkyCatcher successor? Textron announces Pipistrel Voyager trainer

[Aeromot]

You may recall that Textron bought Pipistrel a while back, so its newest trainer will be built in Slovenia, not China and will be powered by Rotax and not an American engine. It will run about $275,000.

New Pipistrel Voyager Brings Next Generation Training Capabilities and Access to Flight Schools​

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Textron Announces Voyager Trainer - AvBrief.com

Aircraft aimed at career-oriented flight schools.

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[iflyvfr]

Three place trainer? I think that's a typo. Whatever happened to the Pantera, did Cessna kill it? Info from Wikipedia is outdated.

 

[Cap'n Ron]

Sure hope it's beefier than the Flycatcher.

 

[GWelch]

Intentional spin certification for training. That's cool and something I think a lot of students would be interested in. Right now options for spin training are limited and mostly involve a Citabria. Having spin training in something that feels more like a Cessna or Piper would be desirable.

 

[Aeromot]

Pipistrel Unveils Voyager Trainer, Lands Launch Customer With Up to 50 Aircraft

Pipistrel unveils the new Voyager two-seat trainer at EAA AirVenture in Oshkosh as Epic Flight Academy agrees to purchase up to 50 aircraft.

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