Modified Grob made its first training flight

Grob G115E-FIN, modified by Patria, has been flown for the first time by a conscript pilot in a training flight in Tikkakoski on 24^th of January 2020. All 28 aircraft will go through the avionic systems modification and needed maintenance tasks. The modern cockpit environment will support the trainees´ capability to proceed to next phases in their flight training.

Modified Grob first flight — Photo: Kari Vertanen

Grob G115E-FIN forms now a part of the Finnish Air Force’s military pilot training program on the 2020 Reserve Pilot Officer Course together with the Vinka aircraft. Patria has a major role in providing military pilot training to the Finnish Air Force as well as in the maintenance for the training aircraft fleet.

Further information:

Martti Wallin, President, Aviation, Patria, p. +358 40 869 2016, [email protected]