To give impetus to flying in Punjab, the state Civil Aviation Department has been allotted one twin engine trainer aircraft Beech Hawker Baron G58 by the Aero Club of India. The aircraft has been positioned at Amritsar Aviation Club.
Disclosing this here, a spokesman of the CM’s office said that Baron G58 was equipped with full digitised glass cockpit, which would enable trainees to undertake flying as per the international laid down norms and procedures.
This was the only twin engine trainer aircraft available in northern region and had a seating capacity of four passengers besides two seats for the pilot and co-pilot, informed the spokesman.