Expands Fleet For Training And Time-Building

Evektor, the Czech manufacturer of light sport aircraft (LSA), announced it has partnered with Odyssey Pilot Hours, a training and time-building operation in Erie, Colorado, to deliver twelve Harmony aircraft in the next few months.

Odyssey has taken delivery of the first six Harmonys, with four more to come by the end of 2024, and the final two will join the fleet in early 2025. The Harmony LSAs ordered by Odyssey are Technologically Advanced Aircraft (TAA) equipped with Garmin G3X glass cockpit with two touchscreens, GNX375, GNC215, and GMA245R navigation, and G3X autopilot.

The interior of the aircraft are the comfort package, and equipment also includes simulated landing gear control and a visual and acoustic warning system.

Odyssey Pilot Hours is a training organization based at the Erie Municipal Airport (KEIK), providing time-building programs for pilots on a career path to flying for corporate operations or the airlines. Pilots sign up for either full- or part-time programs, and are paired with pilots of similar training and goals. Partners have a dedicated airplane for 14 hours per day, Sunday through Friday. While flying, pilots alternate acting as PIC or Safety Pilot. While under the hood, both the PIC and Safety Pilot can log PIC time, with the goal of flying 30-50 hours per week.

The hourly rate includes fuel, oil, lodging, scheduled maintenance, and snacks. The idea is to build time as rapidly as possible. Lodging is similar to a fully-furnished Airbnb with separate rooms for each person, kitchen, living room, etc., and is located about 10 minutes away from the airport.

In addition to Odyssey, Evektor has fleet aircraft orders from several other flight schools in progress of manufacturing.

FMI:  www.evektor.com/ , odysseypilothours.com/