Aero AT-3
The Aero AT-3 is a modern, all-metal, two-seater training aircraft manufactured by Aero AT in Poland. Designed specifically for flight training purposes, the AT-3 combines contemporary technology with a user-friendly layout aimed at both novice and experienced pilots. Introduced in the early 2000s, this aircraft has gained popularity worldwide for its robust construction, efficient performance, and advanced avionics, setting a standard in the light training aircraft category.
The AT-3 features a low-wing configuration with a sleek, aerodynamic design that enhances its stability and maneuverability in flight. It is powered by a Rotax 912 engine, known for its reliability and fuel efficiency, delivering up to 100 horsepower. This engine allows the AT-3 to achieve a maximum speed of around 214 km/h (132 mph) and a cruising speed of approximately 185 km/h (115 mph), with a range of up to 1,300 kilometers (807 miles). Such performance metrics make the AT-3 suitable not only for basic flight training but also for longer cross-country flights, making it versatile in various training and recreational aviation contexts.
Inside the cockpit, the AT-3 is equipped with modern glass cockpit avionics, including EFIS (Electronic Flight Instrument System) displays and navigation equipment, providing a contemporary learning environment for pilots transitioning to more advanced aircraft. The aircraft’s ergonomic design includes comfortable seating, dual flight controls, and excellent visibility, ensuring a conducive environment for effective instruction. Its sturdy construction, combined with its ease of maintenance and operational efficiency, has made the Aero AT-3 a preferred choice among flight schools and private owners seeking a reliable and cost-effective training platform.
Aero AT-3 parameters
Here are the detailed parameters for the Aero AT-3:
- General Characteristics:
- Crew: 1 (pilot)
- Capacity: 1 passenger (2 seats total, side-by-side configuration)
- Length: 6.69 meters (22 feet)
- Wingspan: 9.12 meters (29 feet 11 inches)
- Height: 2.3 meters (7 feet 7 inches)
- Wing Area: 11.04 square meters (118.8 square feet)
- Empty Weight: 370 kg (815 lbs)
- Maximum Takeoff Weight: 600 kg (1,323 lbs)
- Fuel Capacity: 100 liters (26.4 US gallons)
- Performance:
- Engine: Rotax 912 ULS, four-cylinder, liquid-cooled, fuel-injected piston engine
- Power Output: 100 hp (73.5 kW)
- Maximum Speed: 214 km/h (132 mph, 115 knots)
- Cruise Speed: 185 km/h (115 mph, 100 knots)
- Range: 1,300 km (807 miles, 702 nautical miles)
- Service Ceiling: 4,000 meters (13,123 feet)
- Rate of Climb: 4.5 m/s (885 ft/min)
- Takeoff Distance: 150 meters (492 feet)
- Landing Distance: 180 meters (591 feet)
- Design Features:
- Configuration: Low-wing, all-metal monoplane
- Landing Gear: Fixed tricycle landing gear
- Cockpit: Equipped with modern glass cockpit avionics, including EFIS displays and navigation equipment
- Avionics: Standard instrumentation includes airspeed indicator, altimeter, vertical speed indicator, and navigation aids
- Construction: Aluminum airframe with composite fairings and control surfaces
- Special Features: Designed primarily for flight training, but also suitable for touring and recreational flying due to its efficient performance and comfortable cockpit design.
These parameters highlight the Aero AT-3’s capabilities as a versatile and modern training aircraft, offering reliability, efficiency, and advanced avionics to support both student pilots and seasoned aviators alike.
