FFT Eurotrainer 2000 explained

The FFA 2000, FFT Eurotrainer 2000, Eurotrainer 2000 is a low wing two seat training aircraft developed by Gyroflug. A prototype was tested and displayed throughout Europe, but the project was canceled.[1]

Development

The Eurotrainer 2000 was developed as a modern low cost trainer for military and civilian pilots developed from AS-202 metal design. The first launch customer was to be Swissair.[2] FFT went out of business in 1992 with one prototype produced.

Design

The aircraft is a four-seat, retractable tricycle gear design. The fuselage and wings are all composite construction. The landing gear uses a trailing link layout.[3] [4]

Operational history

The prototype has been displayed in Paris, France in 1991 at Le Bourget airfield.

Variants

FFA 2000
  • FFA Flugzeugwerke project developed in 1985 with a Porsche PFM 3200-T03 engine. Production delays of Porsche engine prompted switch to Lycoming AEIO-540-X100 engine in 1989.[5]
    FFT 2000
  • Gesellschaft für Flugzeug- und Faserverbund-Technologie mbH version (no differences)
    Eurotrainer 2000A
  • Renamed product

    Notes and References

    1. Flight International. 23 May 1990.
    2. Flight International. 23 May 1990.
    3. Web site: FAA certification. 22 November 2010.
    4. Air Progress. February 1989.
    5. Flight International. 24 June 1989.

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