trainer

Aircraft intended for flight instruction

Also known as training aircraft · trainer airplane · training airplane · T

Instance of: aircraft class
Subclass of: purpose-designed aircraft

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A trainer is a class of aircraft designed specifically to facilitate flight training of pilots and aircrews. The use of a dedicated trainer aircraft with additional safety features—such as tandem flight controls, forgiving flight characteristics and a simplified cockpit arrangement—allows pilots-in-training to safely advance their skills in a more forgiving aircraft.

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Has use: flight training
Military designation: VA(1922–1923) issued by: United States Navy
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1.Stated in United States Naval Aviation 1910-2010 Volume II Statistics
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Operator: Chilean Air Force statement is subject of: Chilean Air Force trainer fleet

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