Designed for civil and military pilots and engineers who upon graduation will be employed in experimental flight tests. Accredited by the Society of Experimental Test Pilots (SETP) and the Society of Flight Test Engineers (SFTE), the ITPS Masters Course provides in depth knowledge and instruction in the following subject areas:
- Aircraft Performance Flight Tests
- Aircraft Flight Control System assessment and testing
- Digital Flight Control Systems design and certification
- Aircraft Flying Qualities testing
- Avionics and Human Machine Interface testing
- Aircraft Powerplant and Systems testing
- Aircraft Structures and Loads testing
Start dates: January and June annually
The new facility features a 27,000 sq.ft. hangar, big enough to house ITPS’s expanding fleet of aircraft. The administration and classroom building have been extended by 15,000 square feet and feature six additional classrooms, a simulator centre, a state of the art Telemetry Room, additional student facilities and change rooms. The new building features additional briefing rooms, a flight crew ready room and much enlarged canteen area.
CYXU is a modern regional airport 5 nm north east of the city of London, Ontario. The airport is an international gateway airport with direct flights from Chicago and Detroit and Immigration and Customs facilities. It is as of 2009 the 20th busiest airport in Canada, which makes for efficient school operations with little to no delays due to traffic. The airport is south of Toronto and outside the Toronto (CYYZ) FIR and has close access to large sections of Class E and G airspace minimizing transit times for the execution of flight exercises which can be flown up to FL180 on a VFR flight plan but are Controlled VFR (CVFR) with flight control by Toronto Center above 12000 feet. Two dedicated test areas Delta and Juliet a low altitude one to 12000 and a high altitude one over Lake Huron, up to FL350, north west of London may be used by the school under an agreement with NAV Canada, the Canadian Air Traffic Control Authority. The school therefore enjoys a very favourable air traffic environment for its training operations.
Hawker Hunter T.7
The iconic Hawker Hunter is a transonic British jet fighter and advanced jet trainer. Close to 2000 were produced for operations with the Royal Air Force and many air forces around the world. The Hunter is still flying in some numbers with RED AIR operators as a reliable and supportable asset. The type is seeing a resurgence with many more being brought back into service. The Hunter has a long history as a trainer for test pilots. Its transonic capabilities, excellent handling qualities and large operating envelope make it useful and relevant still, today. The two-seat trainer’s side-by-side seating further makes it uniquely useful in a flight test training environment as do its characteristics.
The Hawker Hunter T.7A is powered by a Rolls-Royce Avon 122 engine and has a VNE of 620 KIAS at sea level and a service ceiling of 50,000 feet.
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MBB Bo 105M
The twin-turbine machine is an ideal test pilot school training platform due to its rigid main rotor head, which gives it great maneuverability and agility. The helicopter will be fully instrumented over the coming months for performance and flying qualities flight tests including a TM link.
Courses
- Masters Level Test Pilot & Lead Flight Test Engineer Course EASA CAT-1
- Graduate Test Pilot & Lead Flight Test Engineer Course, Civil EASA CAT-1
- Test Pilot & Lead Flight Test Engineer Course, Civil EASA CAT-2
- Professional Certificate in Flight Test & Evaluation – Rotary Wing
- Professional Certificate in Flight Test & Evaluation – Fixed Wing
- Professional Certificate in Aircraft Flight Test and Evaluation
- Certificate Flight Test Instrumentation and Telemetry Course
- Rotary Wing Flying Qualities Flight Test
- Rotary Wing Performance Flight Test
- Operational Test and Evaluation Course
Bell 206B JetRanger
Bell 206B JetRanger. This ubiquitous turbine training helicopter is in use by the Canadian Forces, US Army and numerous air arms around the world. The B206 is highly reliable and efficient ensuring smooth progression of the training.
Courses
- Masters Level Test Pilot & Lead Flight Test Engineer Course EASA CAT-1
- Professional Certificate in Flight Test & Evaluation – Rotary Wing
- Professional Certificate in Aircraft Flight Test and Evaluation
- Rotary Wing Flying Qualities Flight Test
- Rotary Wing Performance Flight Test
- Operational Test and Evaluation Course
AERO Vodochody L-29 Delfin
The AERO Vodochody L-29 Delfin was the standard trainer of the former Soviet East block air forces and over 3000 were built. ITPS operates two Delfins, both extensively overhauled airframes, equipped with a Curtiss Wright KAM 500 data acquisition and a telemetry system. They type is used for performance, flying qualities, loads and stores certification exercises. The L-29 is powered by a Motorlet M701 turbojet and can attain a maximum Mach 0.785 and a ceiling of 36000 feet
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AERO Vodochody L-39 Albatros
AERO Vodochody’s L-39 is the most widely operated jet trainer in the world and remains in service with a number of air arms. ITPS’s L-39 fleet, has been upgraded with an Electronic Flight Information System and data acquisition. The aircraft is employed for Performance, Flying Qualities and Avionics Systems assessment exercises. The L-39 is powered by an AI25-TL turbofan engine and can attain a maximum Mach number of 0.8 and a service ceiling of 36000 ft.
Courses
- Masters Level Test Pilot & Lead Flight Test Engineer Course EASA CAT-1
- Graduate Test Pilot & Lead Flight Test Engineer Course, Civil EASA CAT-1
- Test Pilot & Lead Flight Test Engineer Course, Civil EASA CAT-2
- Test Pilot & Lead Flight Test Engineer Course, Military EASA CAT-2
- Professional Certificate in Flight Test & Evaluation – Rotary Wing
- Professional Certificate in Flight Test & Evaluation – Fixed Wing
- Professional Certificate in Aircraft Flight Test and Evaluation
- Stores Certification and Weapons Test
IAR-823 Brasov
The IAR823 is a Romanian built military basic trainer. It is a four-seat metal construction aerobatic aircraft that first flew in 1974. The aircraft features conventional controls and an analogue cockpit. The IAR823 at ITPS is used for flight test techniques demonstrations for flight test engineers and spin testing demonstrations to pilots and engineers. Onboard data acquisition allows recording of key parameters and reconstruction of the spin post-flight. The IAR823 has a Maximum Take Off Weight of 3307 lb and is powered by a Lycoming IO-540-G1D5 air-cooled flat-six engine, producing 290 hp. The performance includes a maximum speed of 167 KIAS, range of 972 nm and a service ceiling of 18400. The airframe is stressed for +6, -3G.
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Embraer Phenom 100
The Embraer Phenom is a Brazilian very light jet (VLJ). It is a modern aircraft certified in 2007 and equipped with the Embraer Prodigy Touch Flight Deck. The aircraft employed by ITPS C-FLOX is well suited for civil test pilot training featuring modern avionics and autopilot and a useful performance envelope. The aircraft is regularly used for performance, flying qualities and avionics systems testing exercises. The EMB 500 has a Maximum Take Off Weight of 10,582 lb. It is powered by two Pratt & Whitney Canada PW617F1-E turbofans. The aircraft’s performance includes a 405 KIAS cruise speed and an Mmo of M 0.7 a service ceiling of 41000 ft and range of 1,178 with reserves.
This aircraft is owned and operated by FlightPath Charter a charter company based in the Region of Waterloo and is operated by ITPS under a commercial agreement with the company.
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Sikorsky S-76C+
The Sikorsky S76C+ is an American medium-size commercial utility helicopter, manufactured by the Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation. The S76C+ features twin turboshaft engines, four-bladed main and tail rotors, and retractable landing gear.General characteristics
- Crew: two
- Capacity: 13 passengers
- Length: 52 ft 6 in (16 m) from tip of main rotor to tip of tail rotor
- Width: 10 ft 0 in (3.05 m) at horizontal stabilizer
- Height: 14 ft 6 in (4.42 m) to tip of tail rotor
- Empty weight: 7,005 lb (3,177 kg) in utility configuration
- Gross weight: 11,700 lb (5,306 kg)
- Fuel capacity: 281 US gallons (1,064 liters), with 50 or 102 US gallons (189 or 386 liters) available in extra auxiliary tanks
- Powerplant: Safran Helicopter Engines Arriel 2S1 Turboshaft, 871 Shp (650 kW)
- Main rotor diameter: 44 ft 0 in (13.41 m)
Performance
- Maximum speed: 155 kn (178 mph, 287 km/h) at maximum takeoff weight at sea level in standard atmospheric conditions
- Cruise speed: 155 kn (178 mph, 287 km/h) maximum cruise speed is the same as maximum speed
- Range: 411 nmi (473 mi, 761 km) no reserves, at long-range cruise speed at 4,000 ft altitude
- Service ceiling: 13,800 ft (4,200 m)
Avionics
- Honeywell four-tube EFIS and Collins Proline II avionics suite
- Four-axis fully coupled autopilot
- Integrated Instrument Display System (IIDS)
- Honeywell ground proximity warning system
- Honeywell Primus weather radar
- Dual comm/nav radios
- Automatic direction finder
- Dual attitude and heading reference system and air data computers
- Radio altimeter
- Mode C transponder
- Dual VHF omnidirectional range (VOR) and Instrument landing system (ILS)
- Distance measuring equipment
- Cockpit voice recorder
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Beechcraft B60 Duke
BEECHCRAFT B60 DUKE
The B60 Duke is an American twin-engine aircraft with a pressurized cabin and two piston turbocharged engines. The aircraft features a very roomy cabin, glass cockpit, large aircraft feel, with benign handling qualities. The ITPS example is an early production model and has been fully instrumented for performance, flying qualities and loads flight tests. It has been equipped with telemetry and two flight test engineer stations allowing real time monitoring of key parameters. The B60 is powered by two Avco Lycoming TIO-541-E1C4 flat-six piston engines of 380 hp each. Its performance features a maximum speed of 207 KIAS a range of 850 nautical miles and a service ceiling of 30,000 feet.
Courses
- Masters Level Test Pilot & Lead Flight Test Engineer Course EASA CAT-1
- Graduate Test Pilot & Lead Flight Test Engineer Course, Civil EASA CAT-1
- Test Pilot & Lead Flight Test Engineer Course, Military EASA CAT-2
- Professional Certificate in Flight Test & Evaluation – Rotary Wing
- Professional Certificate in Flight Test & Evaluation – Fixed Wing
- Professional Certificate in Aircraft Flight Test and Evaluation
- Fixed Wing Flying Qualities Flight Test
- Fixed Wing Performance Flight Test
- Operational Test and Evaluation Course
- Introduction to Avionics Systems Flight Test - ONLINE
Cirrus SR22
The Cirrus SR22 is a four-seat all-composite general aviation aircraft first certified in 2000. The aircraft features a “glass cockpit” and autopilot. It is equipped with sidestick controls and a ballistic recovery parachute. The ITPS Cirrus is used for flight test techniques demonstrations as well as displays and avionics assessments. Onboard data acquisition allows recording of key parameters and repeater displays for the rear-seat crew member. The Cirrus is powered by a Continental IO-550-N of 310 hp endowing it with a Cruise speed: 183 KIAS a Range: 1,049 nm with reserves at 65% power and a Service ceiling of 17,500 ft.
Courses
- Masters Level Test Pilot & Lead Flight Test Engineer Course EASA CAT-1
- Test Pilot & Lead Flight Test Engineer Course, Military EASA CAT-2
- Professional Certificate in Flight Test & Evaluation – Rotary Wing
- Professional Certificate in Flight Test & Evaluation – Fixed Wing
- Professional Certificate in Aircraft Flight Test and Evaluation
- Fixed Wing Flying Qualities Flight Test
- Fixed Wing Performance Flight Test
- Operational Test and Evaluation Course
- Introduction to Avionics Systems Flight Test - ONLINE