Cirrus Aircraft TRAC10 has been introduced as a specialized flight trainer aircraft for use by flight training institutions including colleges and career flight schools. The aircraft forms part of the existing line-up of TRAC flight trainers. The aircraft which it has received more than 100 orders from 13 flight training schools. Constructed at the facility located in Duluth, Minnesota, the aircraft features a 160 horsepower turbocharged Rotax 916 iSc FADEC engine that provides increased fuel efficiency, increased performance and improved fuel compatibility for reduced costs of training. The aircraft has an extended three-seat cabin, featuring an observer seat, adjustable seats and pedals, USB-C port, optional air conditioning and ergonomics suitable for daily use in flight training programs. Among the safety systems are the Cirrus Airframe Parachute System (CAPS), ESP, LVL button, stick shakers, spin-resistant wing design and electronic engine management systems.
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“Drawing on more than thirty years of designing, building, and supporting aircraft worldwide, the TRAC10 is our most deliberate answer yet to what professional flight schools need to succeed,” said Zean Nielsen, Chief Executive Officer at Cirrus. “Our focus on safety, efficiency, connectivity, and reliability serves every stakeholder in the professional pilot training equation – we are excited for students around the world to start training in the TRAC10.” “The TRAC10 is a complete reimagining of the modern training aircraft,” said Pat Waddick, President of Innovation & Operations at Cirrus. “Our team challenged decades-old norms and designed in industry-leading safety, durability, ergonomics, and operational efficiency with advanced technology delivered through simple, intuitive interfaces-creating a smarter platform for the next generation of pilots.”