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Cooking Lake Aviation’s fleet consists of 1 twin-engine & 6 single-engine aircraft as well as a state-of-the-art Alsim Flight Simulator
Cooking Lake recently took delivery of a brand new Diamond DA42 twin-engine aircraft. Employing advanced twin technology, the DA42 is easy to fly and burns fuel like a single, but with the added safety of a second engine. The impressive cross-country performance will please you! Its state-of-the-art glass cockpit & jet fuel power is perfect to suit your mission. No wonder it’s the bestselling piston twin, by far.
The Cessna 172 has been used to train hundred’s of thousands of pilots – over 43,000 Cessna 172 airframes have taken to the skies since 1955! Its simple design and forgiving traits allow new pilots to experience all phases of flight! Both of ACA’s Cessna 172’s boast upgrades in their avionics suite, C-FARY integrates two G5 glass instruments replacing the attitude indicator and the heading indicator. C-GYAD comes with an upgraded radio stack fit with L3Harris transponder and a new GTN 650xi GNSS system. Additionally the engine has been upgraded to provide a higher horsepower output.
The Alberta College of Aeronautics flagship trainers are here! The Diamond DA20 training solution have been a great asset in training the next generation of pilots with proficiency in glass cockpit operations. With a carbon fiber based construction the airframe is strong and efficient, allowing the aircraft to have an 11:1 glide ratio. These aircraft come from factory with a full G500 suite offering an industry standard training experience. Our current fleet consists of C-FORE from 2024, C-GBIT and C-GIXO from 2023, and C-GDDP which is a 2005 model and it is our only DA20 to host the traditional “6 pack” instrument configuration.
Cruise speed at 75% (16,000 ft): 175 TAS
Useful Payload: 1276 lbs
Burn Rate, Consumption at 60%: 10.4 GPH
Range at 60% (12,000 ft, incl. auxiliary tank): 1,100 NM
Max Operating Altitude: 18,000′ (FL180)
G1000 Equipped
Synthetic Vision
Max Persons: 4
Max. Cruise Speed: 139 KTAS
Range at 54 % (8,000 ft): 505 NM
Max. operating altitude: 13,100 ft
Basic Empty Weight & Centre of Gravity: 1239.08 lbs. / 8.30in.
Useful Load: 524.92 lbs
Useable Fuel: 24 Gallons
Fuel Consumption at 54 % (8,000 ft): 5.4 GPH
Max. Cruise Speed: 139 KTAS
Range at 54 % (8,000 ft): 505 NM
Max. operating altitude: 13,100 ft
Basic Empty Weight & Centre of Gravity: 1238.53 lbs. / 8.30in.
Useful Load: 525.47 lbs
Useable Fuel: 24 Gallons
Fuel Consumption at 54 % (8,000 ft): 5.4 GPH
Max. Cruise Speed: 139 KTAS
Range at 54 % (8,000 ft): 505 NM
Max. operating altitude: 13,100 ft
Basic Empty Weight & Centre of Gravity: 1237.65 lbs. / 8.30in.
Useful Load: 526.35 lbs
Useable Fuel: 24 Gallons
Fuel Consumption at 54 % (8,000 ft): 5.4 GPH
Max. Cruise Speed: 139 KTAS
Range at 54 % (8,000 ft): 505 NM
Max. operating altitude: 13,100 ft
Basic Empty Weight & Centre of Gravity: 1206.6 lbs. / 8.04 in.
Useful Load: 557.4 lbs
Useable Fuel: 24 Gallons
Fuel Consumption at 54 % (8,000 ft): 5.4 GPH
Cruise, 75% Power at 8000 Feet: 120 KTAS
Best Angle of Climb (Vx): 62-64 KIAS (10,000′ – Sea Level)
Best Rate of Climb (Vy): 68-78 KIAS (10,000′ – Sea Level)
Basic Empty Weight & Centre of Gravity: 1541.0 lbs. / 39.45 in.
Useful Payload: 759 lbs
Useable Fuel: 38 Gallons
Range: 5h25m @ 7 GPH
Cruise, 75% Power at 8000 Feet: 120 KTAS
Best Angle of Climb (Vx): 62-64 KIAS (10,000′ – Sea Level)
Best Rate of Climb (Vy): 68-78 KIAS (10,000′ – Sea Level)
Basic Empty Weight & Centre of Gravity: 1484.49 lbs. / 38.17 in.
Useful Payload: 1065.51 lbs.
Fuel Capacity: 38 Gallons
Range: 3h45m @ 10.1 GPH
Alsim ALX Features include:
– Students will learn how to correctly search and interpret the Canadian Aviation Regulations (CARs), and how it applies to flight operations.
– Students will understand how human factors affect flight safety and apply good pilot decision-making skills on the ground and in-flight.
– Students will understand the effects of weather and atmosphere on aircraft operations.
– Students should be able interpret NavCanada weather products and identify the hazards of operating in adverse weather conditions such as icing, turbulence and thunderstorms
– Students will understand the theory and methodology of VFR Flight Planning.
– Students will effectively utilize aeronautical maps and charts and apply their knowledge to plan their own VFR flight routes, navigation logs and ICAO flight plans
– Students will be able to explain aircraft components and systems, and how to prevent and compensate for in-flight failures and emergencies
– Students will understand the function and use of flight instruments, including Radio Navigation Aids, GPS and autopilot
– Students will understand the theory of flight exercises and how aerodynamics apply to aircraft performance
– Students will be able to explain and apply legal and practical requirements for flight, as well as understand the effects of various environmental conditions on flight performance.
– Students will understand and apply the mathematical skills and techniques for the safe operation of aircraft in all phases of flight
– Students will understand the properties of the physical forces that affect aircraft in all phases of flight.
– Students will complete the Transport Canada ground and flight requirements and obtain a Night Rating
– Students will learn about advanced illusions and Human Factors applicable to flights at night
– This course focuses on the navigational aspects of aircraft operations.
– Students will complete Transport Canada cross-country flight training requirements required to hold a Commercial Pilot’s license
– Students will learn the applicable Canadian Aviation Regulations which apply to Commercial Aviation Operations
– Students will complete Transport Canada cross-country flight training requirements required to hold an Instrument Rating
– Students will apply Radio Navigation and GNSS/GPS cross country flying techniques.
– Students will analyze past aviation incidents and accidents, determining the impact and underlying root causes of human and pilot decision making errors
– Students will evaluate various flight scenarios and identify risks and safety hazards that may affect safe operations using practical scenarios.
– Students will understand the principles of multi-engine aerodynamics, minimum controllable airspeed, and systems commonly found on multi-engine aircraft
– Students will learn the Transport Canada Regulations and Standards pertinent to flying multi engine aircraft in instrument conditions
– Students will learn aircraft systems for a specific advanced multi engine aircraft.
– Students will complete simulator training towards the completion of a multi-engine and instrument rating in accordance with Transport Canada requirements
– Students will learn standard operating procedures and cockpit callouts in a two-crew environment.
– Students will learn crew resource management techniques and safety management systems.
– Students will work together in pairs to successfully complete IFR flight training in a two-crew simulator.
– Students will apply crew resource management techniques and safety management systems.
– Students will complete the Transport Canada Multi Engine (Integrated) skill requirements and obtain a Multi-Engine Rating
– Students will complete the Transport Canada Instrument Rating (Integrated) skill requirements and obtain an Instrument Rating.