CPA has supported flight testing for decades with strategic planning, personnel, equipment, and facilities.
Strategic Planning:
CPA can improve testing efficiencies through logistical support, coordination, local knowledge, and business relationships. Whether a device needs to be developed or modified , or specialty equipment needs to be installed, CPA has the resources to accommodate those special requests.
Personnel:
CPA employs may types of personnel ranging in expertise from office staff, line service, maintenance, CDL-licensed drivers, professional pilots, flight instructors, and more. In addition to the full-time staff, CPA can provide extra staffing to meet a specific need.
Equipment:
View CPA’s list of equipment under the Specialized Equipment tab for a more detailed list of equipment available for use, lease, and/or purchase.
- Pushback tugs,
- Cargo tugs,
- Forklifts,
- Manlifts,
- Jacks,
- 8 Wheel/brake cooling fans
- Ballast support
- Ground power units,
- Fuel trucks and tanks,
- Deice and anti-ice units,
- Chase/photo/data/MET aircraft…
Facilities:
- Heated and unheated hangars,
- Large ramp space,
- Conference rooms,
- Crew lounge,
- Private WiFi,
- Mobile office/crew trailer,
- And more.
Examples of flight testing previously supported by CPA:
- Noise testing support (14 CFR Part 36)
- Comprehensive site preparation and upkeep,
- Equipment – including weather towers,
- Meteorological airplanes crewed and on site, etc.
- New aircraft,
- Engine modifications,
- Component upgrades,
- Hot fuel,
- Water ingestion and wet runway performance,
- Heavy jet modifications,
- And more.
Contact CPA to coordinate flight testing service requirements.