Roanoke, Virginia – LifeStyle Aviation is proud to announce the delivery of four Tecnam P-Mentors to Star Flight Training, marking a huge step in their commitment to providing safe and modern flight training for all their students.
Based at the Roanoke Blacksburg Regional Airport, Star Flight Training has spent the last ten years building a reputation for delivering high quality flight training supported by experienced instructors, modern aircraft, and a strong emphasis on safety. The addition of Tecnam's IFR training aircraft allows them to continue their mission by reducing operational costs overall and providing advanced avionics that translate well into real world aircraft.
Beyond its impact at Star Flight Training, the Tecnam P-Mentor is taking the aviation world by storm for its performance, efficiency, and advanced avionics. Designed with flight training in mind, it offers a major upgrade from traditional trainers. The P-Mentor provides excellent visibility, predictable handling, and the durability required for training operations—benefiting flight school operators, students, and instructors alike.
“The Tecnam P-Mentor represents the latest generation in flight training technology,”
said Richard Donnelly, Director of Operations at Star Flight Training.
"The aircraft combines excellent fuel efficiency, modern avionics, and outstanding handling characteristics, making it an ideal platform for teaching students from their first flight through advanced training. The fuel consumption on the Tecnam P-Mentor is excellent,"
The P-Mentor was also designed for comfort, featuring ergonomic seats, large windows, and a sliding canopy door for easy access. Combined with its incredible fuel range, this is a trainer that both students and instructors will be excited to fly in all day long.
Equipped with a Garmin glass cockpit, the P-Mentor gives students early exposure to to the avionics and systems they will experience as they progress into their next aviation missions, whether that is commercial or recreational. This familiarity helps to smooth the transition into more complex aircraft, building confidence from the very beginning of their training.
Tecnam P-Mentor Specs
- Engine: Rotax 912iSc3, four-stroke, fuel-injected, 100 HP
- Fuel Type: Avgas and Mogas
- Propeller: MTV-21 A/180-51, 2-blade constant speed
- Avionics: Garmin G3X Touch
- Seats: 2
- Max Cruise Speed: 117 KTS
- Useful Load: 628 Lbs
- Fuel Burn: 3.7 gal/hr
- Max Range: 950 nm
- Service Ceiling: 13,000 ft
- Best Rate of Climb: 650 ft/min
- Stall Speed w Flaps: 44 KTS
- Max T/O Weight: 1,587 Lbs
- T/O Ground Roll: 1,706 ft
- Landing Ground Roll: 650 ft
“Flight schools today need aircraft that are efficient, durable, and designed specifically for training," said John Armstrong, Founder and CEO of LifeStyle Aviation. "The Tecnam P-Mentor delivers exactly that. We're proud to partner with Star Flight Training as they build a modern fleet that will help train the next generation of pilots."
For Star Flight Training, the addition of the new aircraft reflect's the schools continued investment in modern equipment and a training environment that prepares the students for the next step in aviation.
About Tecnam
Tecnam Aircraft is a leading manufacturer of light and training aircraft that is known for its commitment to quality, innovation, and reliability. For over 75 years, Tecnam has been combining modern design with proven performance and avionics to a range of private owners, flight schools, and commercial operators. With a global network of partners and operators, they continue to support flight training and pilots around the world, delivering aircraft that are efficient, safe, and built to last.
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About Star Flight Training
Since 2016, Star Flight Training has been providing flight instruction for everyone from first-time discovery students to those pursuing advanced pilot training. The school combines modern aircraft with knowledgeable instructors to create a training environment where students can build skills safely and confidently while pursuing their aviation goals.
