Hi friends of Steemit !!
Today I am pleased to share with you what was a day full of knowledge and full of learning !! I am referring to a guided tour by "GEA N ° 18" (Aerial Training Group) at Mariscal Sucre Air Base, located in Maracay, Venezuela; Considered by many "the cradle of Venezuelan aviation"
The day began with a bit of cold and with me waking up something "late" ... (At 4:30 a.m.) Almost arriving outside the time of entry into the CIAC May. (Av) Miguel Rodríguez (Civil Aeronautics Training Center where I am being trained to be an Airplane Pilot). On arrival I was surprised that the wonderful administrative staff along with their graduates (in case they read me!) Had scheduled a tour to "GEA N ° 18" and other tours for later days. And then how not to share this with Steemit! So, here is the photos of the fantastic first day!
In the Hangar of GEA N ° 18
This is the Diamond DA-40NG (New Generation) Tundra Star, the first plane where they train.
This is the Diamond DA-42VI Twin Star, the second plane where they do training. I could not take photos because they were in flight.
Specifications of the Diamond DA-40NG Tundra Star:
Type: Utility and primary training aircraft
Origin: Austria
Crew: Pilot, Student and two passengers
Dimensions: Length: 8,06 m; Wingspan: 11.63 m; Height: 1.97 m.
Weights: Empty: 880 kg; Maximum take-off: 1280 kg; Load: 400 kg.
Powerplant: Austro Engine AE 300 from 168 HP (Horsepower) turbocharged
Speeds: Max. Speed: 265 km / h (143 kts); Cruising Speed: 229 km / h (124 kts)
Ceiling Maximum: 5000 m (16400 ft)
The DA-40NG Tundra Star is an aircraft manufactured by the Austrian company Diamond Aircraft Industries, its first flight was 5 of November of 1997.
Listening to the exhibition prepared by the Captain
Diesel Engine
Curious Fact *: The engine was mainly Mercedes Benz then the Austrian company bought the patent and improved it.
Nothing more to say Gentlemen ... A wonderful day and a wonderful plane!
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Images Taken:
http://www.fav-club.com/tag/grupo-de-entrenamiento-aereo-no-18/
The other photos of my authorship.
Note: Most of the information I received it on the tour, however, I supported a little on this page http://www.fav-club.com/2014/11/27/diamond-da-40ng-tundra-star/