The first test flight of the new L159 B, advanced jet training aircraft from AERO Vodochody took place on Saturday, 1 June 2002.
The aircraft piloted by AERO's chief test pilot, Miroslav Schützner and test pilot Rostislav Stroin, took off from Vodochody airport a few minutes after 3 o'clock. The L159 B was accompanied by the company's L159 two-seat prototype during this test flight. The L159 B flew for almost an hour and reached the altitude of 11 000 meters. All systems worked optimally.
The first flight of the L159 B aircraft plays a major role in AERO's existence and represents an important occasion not only for AERO but also for other Czech and international companies whose products are carried on board.
The L159 B will be introduced to the international public for the first time on the occasion of the Farnborough air show in Great Britain in July of this year.
AERO is convinced that the L159 B provides an affordable and effective training solution for a number of air forces.
