Training System
Airlines and Air Forces need to have a robust training syllabus to reach most modern Jet Trainers and Fighters. The initial and basic training is often carried on obsolete platforms or on aircraft not specifically designed for training. This can heavily affect the skills of cadets and their “imprinting” and could be an obstacle to reach their full potential. We fixed this.
Introducing the Blackshape Training System
The Blackshape Training System (BTS) is composed by the seamless union of the most advanced basic training aircraft ever made, the BK160TR and the Blackshape Toolbox (featuring cutting edge AI algorithms), conceived and designed to support the entire training process up to the Advanced phases of the training path.
BTS is structured to obtain:
- Airmanship – From the basic «stick-and-rudder» to mission management
- Standardization – For instructor, missions, grading and cadets proficiency
- Availability – To dispatch aircraft always on time when needed
- Readiness – To support cadet’s generation of digital natives
- Enables enhanced effectiveness in the cadets’ washout
Another crucial objective of BTS is the downloading of hours from more expensive programs to the one managed with the BK160TR that guarantees reduced training costs for the operators. BTS is able to support all syllabi and their standardization, in accordance to Airlines and Air Force targets.
Natural Born Trainer
The Blackshape Gabriél BK160TR is the one and only aircraft specifically designed for training purposes in the last 50 years. It is designed to offer operational flexibility, comfortable crew accomodation and outstanding visibility both for cadet and instructor. It is equipped with modern glass cockpit environment with dual controls and capable of top performance and flight qualities. A disruptive two-seat tandem aircraft with outstanding performance.
Natural Born Trainer
The Blackshape Gabriél BK160TR is the one and only aircraft specifically designed for training purposes in the last 50 years. It is designed to offer operational flexibility, comfortable crew accomodation and outstanding visibility both for cadet and instructor. It is equipped with modern glass cockpit environment with dual controls and capable of top performance and flight qualities. A disruptive two-seat tandem aircraft with outstanding performance.
BK160TR in the MPL program
In 2018 Transavia airlines started its own ab initio pilot training program, the APP (Airline Pilot Program), program based on the EASA MPL regulations.
For the Flying phase (Core phase) of their program, the Airline needed an aircraft that was specifically designed for training.
In 2018 Transavia airlines started its own ab initio pilot training program, the APP (Airline Pilot Program), program based on the EASA MPL regulations.
For the Flying phase (Core phase) of their program, the Airline needed an aircraft that was specifically designed for training.
TECH SPECS
Dimensions
| Wing area | 110,98 ft2 |
| Wing span | 29,52 ft |
| Height overall | 8,07 ft |
| Length overall | 24,41 ft |
Weight and lods
| Max Take Off Weight | 1,873.4 Lb |
Engine and propeller
| Horsepower | 160 Hp |
| Engine | Lycoming IO-320-D1B |
| Propeller | Hartzell Raptor Series Composites |
Performance
| Takeoff Over 50ft Obstacle | 1640 ft |
| Max Rate of Climb (MTOW, SL) | 1450 fpm |
| Max Operating Altitude | 11500 ft |
| Max Level Speed (SL) | 160 KTAS |
| Landing Distance to 50ft | 2231 ft |
| Load Factor | +4.4 / – 2 g |
| Range @ Best Economy | 350 nm |
Avionics Front
Full glass cockpit avionics including:
- EFIS Garmin G£x Touch Certified (GDU460)
- Stand-by EFIS Garmin G5
- COM/NAV Garmin GNC255A
- Audio panel PSEngineering PMA8000E
- Stand-by compass
- Autopilot GFC500 Garmin
- Annunciator panel whit Master caution and Master warnings
- LDG indicators and control with Horn Silencer function
- Flap indicators and control
- Elevator trim indicator
- Dimmed internal light control panel
- Emergency locator transmitter ELT E-04
Avionics Back
Dual Cockpit controls redundant and replicated:
- Dual Landing Gear release & unlock
- Instructor mode / Monitoring mode / Passenger mode
- Emergency management also in case of cadet incapacitation
Airframe and systems
- 2 x 17,2 gallons fuel tanks anti-blast
- Differential Brakes
- Electrically Actuated Landin Gear
- Full Carbon Fiber Structure
- Dual Control Stick
- Baggage Allowed up to 72,75 Lb
TECH SPECS
Dimensions
| Wing area | 110,98 ft2 |
| Wing span | 29,52 ft |
| Height overall | 8,07 ft |
| Length overall | 24,41 ft |
Weight and lods
| Max Take Off Weight | 1,873.4 Lb |
Engine and propeller
| Horsepower | 160 Hp |
| Engine | Lycoming IO-320-D1B |
| Propeller | Hartzell Raptor Series Composites |
Performance
| Takeoff Over 50ft Obstacle | 1640 ft |
| Max Rate of Climb (MTOW, SL) | 1450 fpm |
| Max Operating Altitude | 11500 ft |
| Max Level Speed (SL) | 160 KTAS |
| Landing Distance to 50ft | 2231 ft |
| Load Factor | +4.4 / – 2 g |
| Range @ Best Economy | 350 nm |
Avionics Front
Full glass cockpit avionics including:
- EFIS Garmin G£x Touch Certified (GDU460)
- Stand-by EFIS Garmin G5
- COM/NAV Garmin GNC255A
- Audio panel PSEngineering PMA8000E
- Stand-by compass
- Autopilot GFC500 Garmin
- Annunciator panel whit Master caution and Master warnings
- LDG indicators and control with Horn Silencer function
- Flap indicators and control
- Elevator trim indicator
- Dimmed internal light control panel
- Emergency locator transmitter ELT E-04
Avionics Back
Dual Cockpit controls redundant and replicated:
- Dual Landing Gear release & unlock
- Instructor mode / Monitoring mode / Passenger mode
- Emergency management also in case of cadet incapacitation
Airframe and systems
- 2 x 17,2 gallons fuel tanks anti-blast
- Differential Brakes
- Electrically Actuated Landin Gear
- Full Carbon Fiber Structure
- Dual Control Stick
- Baggage Allowed up to 72,75 Lb
A new approach
A highly qualifying training platform, the BK160TR, for pushing the ab-initio training and allowing the cadet to master all the manoeuvres indicated in the programme and to be favoured in the transition to vehicles fort a higher difficulty training.
A sophisticated software system that, by matching the aircraft black box data with the data of training missions and pilot’s biometric parameters (heart rate and blood pressure, facial expressions and pupillary reflex), allow the analysis and real assessment of the flight performances. The process allows the identification of the best cadets, of those who experienced difficulties to be corrected and those who, unfortunately, cannot aim for a transport pilot license.
