Daytona Beach, Florida, USA –- Phoenix East Aviation, Inc. (PEA) announces the
planned expansion of their training fleet with the order of ten new Cessna C-162
Skycatcher aircraft. These advanced single-engine aircraft will further enhance the
academy’s training fleet and provide students with better preparation for careers as
professional pilots.
The Cessna model C-162 is an all-metal, single engine piston, high wing monoplane with
two person seating. Scheduled for delivery next year, the 162 will be equipped per FAR
91.205 to meet both day and night VFR flight requirements.
The Skycatcher was designed to be built in compliance with the American Society for
Testing and Materials (ASTM) standards for Light Sport Aircraft.
A single Garmin G300 display will provide primary flight and engine information in a
split screen format. The aircraft will be powered by a Teledyne Continental Motors
O-200D engine, a air-cooled, four cylinder, direct drive engine that produced a maximum
of 100 brake horsepower at 2,750 RPM. The flight controls will consist of dual control
sticks, providing movement to the ailerons and elevator.
Phoenix East Aviation, Inc. provides comprehensive pilot training, specializing in
professional flight instruction. FAR Part 141, private, commercial and multi-engine
professional programs and FAR Part 61 courses are offered. The school is nationally
accredited and is approved to offer Veteran Benefits under the G.I. Bill, as well as
offering M-1 and J-1 visa programs for foreign students. Headquartered in Daytona
Beach, Florida, where the climate permits flight operations 350+ days a year, the school
has been in continuous operation since 1972.
