At the College of Aeronautics, we firmly believe that every successful career begins with a solid foundation. We have a range of reliable and diverse aircraft at your disposal to help you succeed in your training and gain the experience and know-how necessary to succeed in the aviation field.
PIPER SENECA PA-200-34
Crew : 1 or 2
Capacity : 4-5 passengers
Empty weight : 2,901.8 lbs (1,316 kg)
Max. takeoff weight : 4,200 lbs (2,948 kg)
Powerplant : 2 × Lycoming horizontally opposed four-cylinder piston engine, 200 HP
Propellers : Two or three blades, metal, Hartzell
Maximum speed : 170 knots
Cruising speed : 162 knots
Distance : 685 nautical miles
Service ceiling : 17900 ft
Rate of climb : 1360 ft/min
CESSNA 172
Crew : 1
Capacity : three passengers
Empty weight : 1,691 lbs (767 kg)
Gross weight : 2,450 lbs (1,111 kg)
Fuel capacity : 56 US gallons (212 liters)
Powerplant : 1 × Lycoming IO-360-L2A four-cylinder, horizontally opposed aircraft engine, 160 HP
Never exceed speed : 163 knots
Cruising speed : 122 knots (140 mph; 226 km/h)
Distance : 696 NM (801 mi; 1289 km) with 45-minute reserve, 55% power, at 12000 ft
Service ceiling : 13,500 ft (4,100 m)
Rate of climb : 721 ft/min (3.66 m/s)
Our college also operates from Mirabel Airport. Pictured here are some of our aircraft being meticulously inspected by the maintenance team to ensure compliance with Canadian civil aviation regulations.