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<lastBuildDate>Wed, 21 May 2008 23:55:23 +0400</lastBuildDate><item><title>FAA selects Naples School to train &#xa;Safety Inspectors</title><dc:creator>webmaster@eaa-fly.com</dc:creator><category>Europe-American</category><dc:date>2008-07-06T01:54:19+04:00</dc:date><link>http://www.eaa-fly.com/de/news/files/559cb20935393a356feae24af724ae87-15.php#unique-entry-id-15</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.eaa-fly.com/de/news/files/559cb20935393a356feae24af724ae87-15.php#unique-entry-id-15</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[The Federal Aviation Administration has selected <br />Europe-American Aviation to train its General Aviation Safety Inspectors with two <br />courses: Indoctrination and Light Twin Refresher.  Technology is advancing so rapidly <br />that the FAA decided to incorporate specialized classes to keep their General Aviation <br />Safety Inspectors up-to-date on the latest aviation technology and equipment in the new <br />and modern aircraft.  &ldquo;We are honored that the FAA will do their training at our facility in <br />Naples,&rdquo; states Mr. Mike Wilson, Chief Flight Instructor.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Diamond Aircraft responds to the Thielert Situation</title><dc:creator>webmaster@eaa-fly.com</dc:creator><category>Diamond</category><dc:date>2008-05-21T23:49:17+04:00</dc:date><link>http://www.eaa-fly.com/de/news/files/3e577bb498f66e8c1c5e82358fde6aae-14.php#unique-entry-id-14</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.eaa-fly.com/de/news/files/3e577bb498f66e8c1c5e82358fde6aae-14.php#unique-entry-id-14</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="image-right"><img class="imageStyle" alt="Pasted Graphic" src="http://www.eaa-fly.com/de/news/files/page2_blog_entry14_1.jpg" width="381" height="87"/></div><br /><br /><strong>To:   DA42 customers, Diamond Authorized Service Centers, Diamond Distributors <br /> <br />Re:   Thielert Situation Update <br /></strong><br /><br />Over the past 10 days, Diamond senior management has been working diligently in an <br />attempt to achieve a workable solution for DA42 and DA40 tdi owners on parts support and <br />warranty. We had a face-to-face meeting with the insolvency administrator on Friday, May <br />9th, and several subsequent telephone conversations, the latest on Friday, May 16th.  <br /> <br />Unfortunately, the results have not been positive, and we need to share with you what <br />clearly is a very disappointing update. <br /> <br />Overall, we have the impression that the insolvency administrator is not able to nor <br />interested in providing a path forward which makes current TAE engine operators and <br />owners a priority. Instead, we are left with no choice but to conclude that their agenda is at <br />odds with ours and yours, and that we will likely not get a workable solution from working <br />with TAE and the administrator until after the end of preliminary insolvency, presumably in <br />July.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.eaa-fly.com/pdf/DiamondAircraftCustomerLetterMay192008.pdf" rel="external" title="Thielert Situation Update">Read the full Statement here (PDF Document)</a>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Thielert Aircraft Engines (TAE) situation</title><dc:creator>webmaster@eaa-fly.com</dc:creator><category>Europe-American</category><dc:date>2008-05-20T06:02:22+04:00</dc:date><link>http://www.eaa-fly.com/de/news/files/9bb926e9e326c38f3226092659d8934c-13.php#unique-entry-id-13</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.eaa-fly.com/de/news/files/9bb926e9e326c38f3226092659d8934c-13.php#unique-entry-id-13</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="image-left"><img class="imageStyle" alt="Diamond TwinStar" src="http://www.eaa-fly.com/de/news/files/page2_blog_entry13_1.jpg" width="314" height="264"/></div>On April 24th 2008 the manufacturer of Thielert Aircraft Engines (TAE) opened preliminary bankruptcy proceedings and a lawyer was appointed as trustee to manage the company.<br /><br />Operating under similar protection as Chapter 11 here in the USA, Thielert discontinued all guarantees given to customers regarding Warranty for Thielert engines as of May 15th 2008.<br /><br />The Diamond Twin Star DA42 operates two Thielert engines. These engines have life limited parts (e.g. Gearbox, clutch, pressure pumps and others) that have to be replaced at certain intervals. These parts were so far covered under warranty. The withdrawal of Thielert&rsquo;s warranty promise means that the operating cost of the DA42 has <u>increased</u> by up to app. <u>$200.00 per hour (!)</u><br /><br />In order to cover at least a part of these increased costs, we regret to announce the following measures which are in effect immediately:<br /><br /><strong>&bull;	The price for the DA42 will be $485.00 per hour<br /></strong><br />This new price covers the fuel surcharge (until further notice) in other words &ndash; no fuel surcharge for DA42&rsquo;s<br /><br />Although this drastic increase will help to cover a part of the additional costs, there remains some uncertainty of Thielert&rsquo;s actual ability to deliver parts when they will be needed. As a consequence, we need to make sure that we use the available engine hours as efficient for our customers training purposes as possible. Therefore, the following restrictions apply until further notice:<br /><br /><strong>&bull;	We cannot offer Checkouts on the DA42&rsquo;s<br />&bull;	We cannot allow Rentals on the DA42&rsquo;s<br />&bull;	We will not offer initial Multi engine training (e.g. Commercial ME)<br />&bull;	We will not offer Time-building flights in Twin Star aircraft<br /></strong><br />This also affects the Multi engine portion of our Cleared Direct program<br /><br /><strong>&bull;	We reserve the right to evaluate, alter and deny any DA42 flight, based solely on our internal priorities, even on short notice.<br /></strong><br />We are evaluating alternative solutions to this situation and hope that these restrictions can soon be reduced or removed, based on open decisions from the manufacturers involved.<br /><br />Until then we appreciate your understanding.<br /><br /><strong>Update:</strong> <a href="http://eaa-fly.com/de/news/files/3e577bb498f66e8c1c5e82358fde6aae-14.php" rel="self" title="Diamond Aircraft responds to the Thielert Situation">Please also read the Statement by Diamond Aircraft</a>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Europe-American in der Presse: Florida Sun 2/2008</title><dc:creator>webmaster@eaa-fly.com</dc:creator><category>Europe-American</category><dc:date>2008-03-09T05:54:44+04:00</dc:date><link>http://www.eaa-fly.com/de/news/files/a2da0be099872b5a44f3e96826da25bc-12.php#unique-entry-id-12</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.eaa-fly.com/de/news/files/a2da0be099872b5a44f3e96826da25bc-12.php#unique-entry-id-12</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[<span style="font-size:13px; color:#003399;font-weight:bold; ">Europe-American in der Presse: Florida Sun!</span><span style="color:#000000;"><br /><br /></span><a href="http://www.eaa-fly.com/pdf/FloridaSun_0208.pdf" rel="external" title="PDF Dokument"><img class="imageStyle" alt="Florida Sun" src="http://www.eaa-fly.com/de/news/files/page2_blog_entry12_1.jpg" width="214" height="281"/></a><br />Florida Sun hat uns f&uuml;r einen Rundflug mit der TwinStar besucht, fliegen Sie mit!<br /><br /><a href="http://www.eaa-fly.com/pdf/FloridaSun_0208.pdf" rel="external" title="PDF Dokument">Klicken Sie hier um sich den Artikel als PDF Dokument herunterzuladen (1.1 MB)</a>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Der D-Jet Mockup beim Open House am 24. M&#xe4;rz&#x21;</title><dc:creator>webmaster@eaa-fly.com</dc:creator><category>Diamond</category><dc:date>2008-03-09T05:53:01+04:00</dc:date><link>http://www.eaa-fly.com/de/news/files/3a517b81a0793a7fd7464b64568ec1ca-11.php#unique-entry-id-11</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.eaa-fly.com/de/news/files/3a517b81a0793a7fd7464b64568ec1ca-11.php#unique-entry-id-11</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[<span style="font-size:13px; color:#003399;font-weight:bold; ">See the D-JET mock-up in Naples, FL<br /></span><span style="color:#000000;"><br />Monday, March 24 from 10am &ndash; 4pm<br /><br /></span><a href="http://www.eaa-fly.com/pdf/EAA_openhouse_03-08.pdf" rel="external" title="PDF Document"><img class="imageStyle" alt="Europe-American Aviation mailer d" src="http://www.eaa-fly.com/de/news/files/page2_blog_entry11_1.jpg" width="148" height="100"/></a><span style="font-size:13px; color:#003399;font-weight:bold; "><br /></span><span style="color:#000000;"><br />Premier Aircraft Sales, Inc., will have the Diamond D-JET mock-up along with <br />the new 2008 Diamond DA40 XLS, DA42-TDI Twin Star and Mooney <br />Acclaim on display. Come see your next new airplane!<br /><br /></span><span style="color:#000000;"><a href="http://www.eaa-fly.com/pdf/EAA_openhouse_03-08.pdf" rel="external" title="PDF Document">More Details in this PDF Document (140 KB)</a></span>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Europe-American in der Presse: Fliegermagazin Juli/2007</title><dc:creator>webmaster@eaa-fly.com</dc:creator><category>Europe-American</category><dc:date>2008-03-09T05:49:20+04:00</dc:date><link>http://www.eaa-fly.com/de/news/files/b139194997f27a0b08fb131f30545eb1-10.php#unique-entry-id-10</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.eaa-fly.com/de/news/files/b139194997f27a0b08fb131f30545eb1-10.php#unique-entry-id-10</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[<span style="font-size:13px; color:#003399;font-weight:bold; ">Europe-American in der Presse: Fliegermagazin Juli 2007!</span><br /><br /><a href="http://www.eaa-fly.com/pdf/fliegermagazin_0207.pdf" rel="external" title="PDF Dokument"><img class="imageStyle" alt="fliegermagazin_0207_small" src="http://www.eaa-fly.com/de/news/files/page2_blog_entry10_1.jpg" width="202" height="258"/></a><br /><br />Lesen den Report &uuml;ber EAA im Fliegermagazin!<br /><br /><a href="http://www.eaa-fly.com/pdf/fliegermagazin_0207.pdf" rel="external" title="PDF Dokument">Klicken Sie hier um sich den Artikel als PDF Dokument herunterzuladen (4 MB)</a>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Europe-American in der Presse: Gulfshore Business</title><dc:creator>webmaster@eaa-fly.com</dc:creator><category>Europe-American</category><dc:date>2008-03-09T05:47:17+04:00</dc:date><link>http://www.eaa-fly.com/de/news/files/0d427b71a5ce84cf63230156780b5664-9.php#unique-entry-id-9</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.eaa-fly.com/de/news/files/0d427b71a5ce84cf63230156780b5664-9.php#unique-entry-id-9</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[<span style="font-size:13px; color:#003399;font-weight:bold; ">Europe-American in der Presse: Gulfshore Business</span><br /><br /><a href="http://www.eaa-fly.com/pdf/Gulfshore_0208.pdf" rel="external" title="PDF Dokument"><img class="imageStyle" alt="Gulfshore_0208_small" src="http://www.eaa-fly.com/de/news/files/page2_blog_entry9_1.jpg" width="214" height="277"/></a><br /><br />Gulfshore Business hat EAA f&uuml;r ein Firmenportr&auml;t besucht.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.eaa-fly.com/pdf/Gulfshore_0208.pdf" rel="external" title="PDF Dokument">Klicken Sie hier um sich den Artikel als PDF Dokument herunterzuladen (1.8 MB)</a>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Europe-American in der Presse: Plane &#x26; Pilot Dezember/2007</title><dc:creator>webmaster@eaa-fly.com</dc:creator><category>Europe-American</category><dc:date>2008-03-09T05:44:52+04:00</dc:date><link>http://www.eaa-fly.com/de/news/files/6fcbfcef445b5f013cdb1587e1f35c0d-8.php#unique-entry-id-8</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.eaa-fly.com/de/news/files/6fcbfcef445b5f013cdb1587e1f35c0d-8.php#unique-entry-id-8</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[<span style="font-size:13px; color:#003399;font-weight:bold; ">Europe-American in der Presse: Plane & Pilot Dezember 2007<br /></span><br /><a href="http://www.eaa-fly.com/pdf/planeandpilot_1207.pdf" rel="external" title="PDF Dokument"><img class="imageStyle" alt="Pasted Graphic 2" src="http://www.eaa-fly.com/de/news/files/page2_blog_entry8_1.jpg" width="214" height="281"/></a><br /><br />Plane & Pilot portr&auml;tiert EAA f&uuml;r die Karrieresektion in der Dezemberausgabe.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.eaa-fly.com/pdf/planeandpilot_1207.pdf" rel="external" title="PDF Dokument">Klicken Sie hier um sich den Artikel als PDF Dokument herunterzuladen (2 MB)</a>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Europe-American in the News: Flying Magazine June/2007</title><dc:creator>webmaster@eaa-fly.com</dc:creator><category>Europe-American</category><dc:date>2008-03-09T05:42:08+04:00</dc:date><link>http://www.eaa-fly.com/de/news/files/fab360e686f4459c674e9bc0fb56e4d2-7.php#unique-entry-id-7</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.eaa-fly.com/de/news/files/fab360e686f4459c674e9bc0fb56e4d2-7.php#unique-entry-id-7</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[<span style="font-size:13px; color:#003399;font-weight:bold; ">Europe-American in der Presse!<br /></span><br /><a href="http://www.eaa-fly.com/pdf/fliegermagazin_0207.pdf" rel="external" title="PDF Dokument"><img class="imageStyle" alt="Pasted Graphic 1" src="http://www.eaa-fly.com/de/news/files/page2_blog_entry7_1.jpg" width="206" height="270"/></a><br /><br />Robert Goyer vom Flying Magazine hat bei uns seinen Multi Engine Schein gemacht und darueber einen Artikel geschrieben.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.eaa-fly.com/pdf/fliegermagazin_0207.pdf" rel="external" title="PDF Dokument">Diesen k&ouml;nnen Sie sich hier als PDF herunterladen (2.5 MB)</a>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Europe-American partners with Utah Valley State College for College Program</title><dc:creator>webmaster@eaa-fly.com</dc:creator><category>Utah Valley State College</category><dc:date>2007-11-08T09:42:50+04:00</dc:date><link>http://www.eaa-fly.com/de/news/files/92a149e9c916d9ed1de932dba466da2f-6.php#unique-entry-id-6</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.eaa-fly.com/de/news/files/92a149e9c916d9ed1de932dba466da2f-6.php#unique-entry-id-6</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[<img class="imageStyle" alt="UVSC" src="http://www.eaa-fly.com/de/news/files/page2_blog_entry6_1.gif" width="248" height="60"/><br /><br />Obtaining a college degree is an important step in your aviation career.   During your flight training at Europe-American Aviation you can pursue a regionally accredited Associate or Bachelor degree by studying online with The Global Aviation Degree Program TM.<br /><br />Europe-American Aviation is currently providing flight instruction for students enrolled in the Global Aviation Degree program offered by Utah Valley State College. Global Aviation is a regionally accredited department of Utah Valley State College.<br /><br />Financial Aid for flight training is available for qualified students via Utah Valley State College&rsquo;s online Global Aviation Degree Program TM. There are two types of financial aid available through Utah Valley State College:<br /><br />1.	Federal Grants and Loans <br />2.	Alternative Loans<br /><br />Students enrolled in a minimum of 6 credit hours per semester may qualify for one or both types of financial aid.  In addition to covering tuition expenses for the Global Aviation Degree Program TM financial aid can be used to fund flight training for certificates and ratings at Europe-American Aviation. <br /><br />Please visit the financial aid section of UVSC at <a href="http://www.uvscaviation.com/financial-aid/financial-aid.htm" rel="external" title="Global Aviation Degree Program">Global Aviation Degree Program.</a><br />]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Europe-American enters market for Career Pilot Training</title><dc:creator>webmaster@eaa-fly.com</dc:creator><category>Europe-American</category><dc:date>2007-10-09T04:33:58+04:00</dc:date><link>http://www.eaa-fly.com/de/news/files/b6e2fa44493ea0ae31e39d6511d35eca-5.php#unique-entry-id-5</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.eaa-fly.com/de/news/files/b6e2fa44493ea0ae31e39d6511d35eca-5.php#unique-entry-id-5</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[With CLEARED DIRECT&trade; the world&rsquo;s first Diamond Brilliance Flight CenterTM launches the first all Glass cockpit Career Pilot Program. <br /><br />Just over one year ago, Europe-American Aviation EAA embraced the future by joining forces with Diamond Aircraft Industries to become the worldwide first Diamond Brilliance Flight Center&trade;. EAA&rsquo;s fleet now exclusively features Diamond&rsquo;s complete line-up of Technologically Advanced Aircraft (TAA) and Diamond Simulation&rsquo;s Level 5 Flight Training Device (FTD). <br /><br />&ldquo;Our strategy was simple and straight forward&rdquo; states Carsten Sturm, President and CEO of Europe-American Aviation &ldquo;offer the best equipment in terms of training efficiency, safety and technology and customers will appreciate it.&rdquo; ]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Chief Flight Instructor earns prestigious &#x27;Master&#x27; title</title><dc:creator>webmaster@eaa-fly.com</dc:creator><category>Europe-American</category><dc:date>2007-09-05T11:02:39+04:00</dc:date><link>http://www.eaa-fly.com/de/news/files/2920dc3833ee0724e9e38a9691b9bc7f-4.php#unique-entry-id-4</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.eaa-fly.com/de/news/files/2920dc3833ee0724e9e38a9691b9bc7f-4.php#unique-entry-id-4</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="image-left"><img class="imageStyle" alt="bruce.JPG" src="http://www.eaa-fly.com/de/news/files/page2_blog_entry4_1.jpg" width="92" height="109"/></div>On October 06, Bruce Batelaan, Chief Flight Instructor with Europe-American Aviation proudly received his Master CFI title. This title is recognized by the FAA and represents his extraordinary skills and ongoing commitment to provide high quality training. The flight school honored his latest accomplishment by awarding him with the quarterly CFI Trophy for outstanding performance. <br /><br />]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Europe-American states great success of D-JET Mock-up event</title><dc:creator>webmaster@eaa-fly.com</dc:creator><category>Diamond</category><dc:date>2007-09-30T11:01:02+04:00</dc:date><link>http://www.eaa-fly.com/de/news/files/ad6916ab92a6950057455d69c649f224-3.php#unique-entry-id-3</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.eaa-fly.com/de/news/files/ad6916ab92a6950057455d69c649f224-3.php#unique-entry-id-3</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="image-left"><img class="imageStyle" alt="d-jetrollout" src="http://www.eaa-fly.com/de/news/files/page2_blog_entry3_1.jpg" width="134" height="104"/></div>Over two hundred people attended the D-Jet Mock-up presentation at Europe-American Aviation on October 29, 2006. Owner and President Carsten Sturm and Premier Aircraft Senior Vice President Art Spengler state this as an enormous success. Directly after the event, Europe-American, a flight school with 10 Diamond aircraft and Premier Aircraft Sales a distributor of Diamond aircraft announced a positive impact on their business. <br /><br />]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Diamond DA-40 XL now available for Training and Rental&#x21;</title><dc:creator>webmaster@eaa-fly.com</dc:creator><category>Diamond</category><dc:date>2007-06-11T10:59:51+04:00</dc:date><link>http://www.eaa-fly.com/de/news/files/52119aab41c7f53d20cfcdaa363ca30e-2.php#unique-entry-id-2</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.eaa-fly.com/de/news/files/52119aab41c7f53d20cfcdaa363ca30e-2.php#unique-entry-id-2</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="image-left"><img class="imageStyle" alt="DA40XL_kl" src="http://www.eaa-fly.com/de/news/files/page2_blog_entry2_1.jpg" width="135" height="87"/></div><span style="font:12px Arial, Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif; ">Modern, fast & safe: Diamonds newest Four Seater, equipped with the finest Avionics, like Garmin GFC 700 Automatic Flight Control System, Garmin Taws-B Terrain Awareness System, Avidyne TAS 600 Active Traffic System and Garmin GDL69A Satellite Data, lets you go fast and far with it's 150kts Cruise Speed and 50 Gallon extended Range Tanks.<br /></span><span style="font:12px Arial, Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif; ">More Features are the MT 3-blade composite constant speed prop, AmSafe Inflatable Restraints, Electrically operated rudder pedals as well as a Premium Interior in champagne Leder.<br /></span>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Now THREE Diamond TwinStars at Europe-American&#x21;</title><dc:creator>webmaster@eaa-fly.com</dc:creator><category>Diamond</category><dc:date>2007-05-05T10:58:03+04:00</dc:date><link>http://www.eaa-fly.com/de/news/files/d85fe96c52fc2f09f325a9ba47633a70-1.php#unique-entry-id-1</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.eaa-fly.com/de/news/files/d85fe96c52fc2f09f325a9ba47633a70-1.php#unique-entry-id-1</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="image-left"><img class="imageStyle" alt="da42_ssmall" src="http://www.eaa-fly.com/de/news/files/page2_blog_entry1_1.jpg" width="169" height="93"/></div><span style="font:12px Arial, Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif; ">We are excited to announce the new arrival of our third Diamond DA42 Twin Star, </span><span style="font:12px Arial, Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-weight:bold; font-weight:bold; ">nowhere else will you find this many TwinStars</span><span style="font:12px Arial, Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif; "> including the Diamond Elite Simulator!<br /></span>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Diamond Simulation achieves certification by the FAA&#x21;</title><dc:creator>webmaster@eaa-fly.com</dc:creator><category>Diamond</category><dc:date>2007-06-30T00:20:00+04:00</dc:date><link>http://www.eaa-fly.com/de/news/files/679403d710eac3df8bc2139c2492b3ec-0.php#unique-entry-id-0</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.eaa-fly.com/de/news/files/679403d710eac3df8bc2139c2492b3ec-0.php#unique-entry-id-0</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="image-left"><img class="imageStyle" alt="DE_Sim_Klein" src="http://www.eaa-fly.com/de/news/files/page2_blog_entry0_1.jpg" width="153" height="101"/></div>The first and so far only DA42 FTD (Flight Training Device) located in the USA has now been certified by the FAA. This Level 5 FTD is located at Europe-American Aviation, a Diamond Brilliance Flight Center in Naples, Florida. <br /><br />The simulator with a real copy of a DA42 cockpit is manufactured by Diamond Simulation and completes Europe-American's entire fleet of Diamond Aircraft. The certification was an important step to offer a more flexible and effective training to the students. Implementing a Flight Training Device into the flight instruction gives a lot of advantages to the customers. In this kind of environment a student trains much better then in just a generic one-size-fits-all cockpit. He can master the basics and more importantly train for unusual and dangerous emergency situations. This leads to higher motivation and subsequently to better training results. In addition, as weather is no longer a factor and down time for maintenance is negligible, the training is much more flexible.<br /><br />Europe-American Aviation notices a remarkable trend for more Multi Engine Training since they became the worldwide first Diamond Brilliance Flight Center in June 2006. &ldquo;Compared to the last year, I have given more than double the instruction time for Multi Engine training versus that of Single Engine Training&rdquo; states Bruce Batelaan, Chief Flight Instructor at Europe-American Aviation who also holds a title as Master CFI. Due to the increased demand of Multi Engine Training, Europe-American Aviation just recently enlarged their fleet by adding a third Diamond DA42 Twin Star, in addition to their fleet of 10 Diamond Single engine aircraft!<br />]]></content:encoded></item></channel>
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