Formation flying is not generally part of the Patria training syllabus, but several of the company's ex-military instructors retain the skill.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Diamond DA20 / DA40 Katana - АвстрияAustria - 1991Diamond DA42 Twin Star - АвстрияAustria - 2002

To meet required EASA Part 145 requirements and Continuing Airworthiness Management Organisation standards, all aircraft maintenance is undertaken on site. Here, as part of the required 2,000-hour inspection on a DA42 a fully licensed Patria maintenance engineer removes the right-hand wing to inspect the fuel tank.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Diamond DA42 Twin Star - АвстрияAustria - 2002

Patria now operates three Diamond DA42s, with a fourth soon to be received. Here one DA42 is pictured over the lakes and forest surrounding Tampere, which provide wide open spaces for instructional flying.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Diamond DA42 Twin Star - АвстрияAustria - 2002

Nine factory-new Tecnam P2002JFs replaced Patria's previous basic trainer fleet of seven AS202 Bravos, the first being delivered in 2011.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Diamond DA20 / DA40 Katana - АвстрияAustria - 1991

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Diamond DA20 / DA40 Katana - АвстрияAustria - 1991

The whole fleet is fitted with full glass cockpits, as seen on this DA40 on final approach to the eastern runway at Tampere-Pirkkala Airport.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Diamond DA20 / DA40 Katana - АвстрияAustria - 1991

Patria's extensive fleet of modern glass cockpit aircraft, which train students from ab initio through to full Multi-Crew Pilot Licence, lined up on the school's 5,000m2 dedicated aircraft apron.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Tecnam P2002 Sierra - ИталияItaly - 2009

The brand-new training facility at Tampere was designed and built to Patria's exacting standards.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Tecnam P2002 Sierra - ИталияItaly - 2009

Initially installed at Patria's Helsinki-Malmi facility, the A320 fixed base simulator was transported to and reinstalled in the new building complex at Pirkkala.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Airbus A320neo - InternationalInternational - 2014