REMOS in University Training
EMBRY-RIDDLE
AERONAUTICAL UNIVERSITY
DAYTONA BEACH CAMPUS
NTAS 2009
March 17, 2009
Michael Meirer, Ph.D.
CEO, REMOS Aircraft, Inc.
CMO, REMOS Aircraft AG
CFI
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REMOS in University Training
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REMOS: The Company
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REMOS: The Airplane
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REMOS GX (07/08)
New ‘09 Models (01/09)
REMOS: Quality “Made in
Germany”
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Update
The Basis for Durability
REMOS in University Training
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The “Combined Progressive Program”
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REMOS: Update
Since 1997
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Aircraft Design & Manufacturing
300+ Planes Flying Worldwide
Excellent Safety Record
2006/2007
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New Factory in Germany
Volume Production
2008
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Additional Quality Programs
U.S. Market: from #12 position to #4
2009
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Major New Investment
Flight School Initiative
REMOS Service Network
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REMOS GX (July 2008)
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REMOS GX: Main New Features
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New Carbon Fiber Wing
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New Fuselage Design
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Enhanced Safety Features
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Extended Luggage Space
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Ground-Adjustable Propeller
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Night VFR Certified
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The REMOS GX: New Wing
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Full Carbon Fiber Design
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Adapted Airfoil
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Higher Wing Loading
Better Penetration of Turbulence
Better Roll Rate
Landing Characteristics Improved
Slotted Flaps
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Monocoque construction
Stress tested: +8, -5g
Allow steeper descents
Integrated Landing Light
New LED Position Lights
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The New REMOS GX: New Fuselage Design
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Same Plan Form as REMOS G-3
New, Integrated Design
 Stronger, lighter
 Integrated Flange (butt flange eliminated)
Dorsal Fin
 Improved stability around vertical axis
 Improved visual appeal
Tie-Down rings at tail and wings
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The New REMOS GX: Enhanced Safety Features
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Active Safety:
 Better Maneuverability
 Better Stability
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Passive Safety:
 Kevlar Passenger Cage
 Protection against breaking carbon fiber (sharp
edges)
Passive Safety Feature Like Formula 1 Car
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REMOS GX 2009: Main New Features (Training-Relevant)
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All-New Landing Gear
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All-New Seats
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Three-Blade Propeller Certified
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REMOS GX 2009: New Landing Gear
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New Design, New Materials
 Chromoly Steel
 Optimized Shock Absorption
 Extremely Rugged
- Flight Training Applications
- Off-Airport Operation
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Removable Wheel Pants
 Flight Schools
 Over-size Tire Capability
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REMOS GX 2009: All-New Seats
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Two New Seat Versions
 Standard
 Deluxe Leather (Optional)
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General Improvements
New Seat Geometry
Better Ergonomics
Improved Lumbar Support
Improved Foam Quality
(Aviation Grade)
 Seats Broadened (Improved
Thigh Support; Lower Fatigue)
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REMOS GX 2009: Standard Seat
 Designed and Manufactured
by High-End Airline Seat
Manufacturer
 New Seat Geometry, New
Lines
 New Foam Design for
Improved Seat Pressure
Distribution
 High-End Textile Material
Allowing Improved Air
Circulation (“3-D Distance
Textile”)
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REMOS GX 2009: Three-Blade Propeller
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Neuform Composite 3-Blade
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Improved Cruise Performance
Excellent Climb Performance
Low Vibration
Reduced Noise
Standard with Aviator II Model
Optional with Aviator I, Explorer
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REMOS GX 2009: Upgraded Avionics Configurations
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Aviator II
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Aviator I
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Dynon D180
Garmin SL40, GTX-327, GMA-240
Explorer
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Dynon D100/D120
Garmin SL30, SL40, GTX-327,
GMA-240
Garmin 496
Classic Instruments, VSI
Dynon D10 EMS
Dynon SL40, GTX-327, GMA-240
Option: Full Six Pack
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REMOS GX 2009: Options
(Training-Relevant)
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Garmin 330
Ballistic Recovery System
TruTrak Auto Pilot
Over-Size Tire Package
Neuform 3-Blade Prop (std. w/ Av II)
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REMOS Product Assets (I)
Excellent flight
characteristics
Outstanding
visibility
State-of-the-art
carbon fiber
construction
Precision fit
and finish
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Reliable,
proven Rotax
912 engine –
fly with auto
gas!
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REMOS Product Assets (II)
Removable
doors
Parachute for
greater
safety
Folding
Wings
&
trailer for
storage and
transport
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REMOS GX: Handling, Performance, Build
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Handles “like a GA airplane”
 Solid, responsive, “neutral”
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Excellent slow-flight characteristics
Performance:
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Useful Load: 650 lbs.
Full Fuel Weight: 802 lbs.
Full Fuel Payload: 518 lbs.
Endurance (1 hr reserve): 6 hrs. +
Take-off roll: 450 ft.
Climb performance: 1050 ft/min
Solid Build
 Tested up to +8/-5 g
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REMOS GX: Short-Term 2009 Upgrade Plans
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Toe Brakes
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Floats
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July ’09
Flight Training Model (Interior, Avionics)
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July ‘09
Per discussions/requirements
REMOS FTD
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Discussions with several vendors
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REMOS Quality Standards
Engineering/Development
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ECN (Engineering Change Notes) Process
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Structured Planning and Tracking of All Development Steps
Documentation
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CATIA 3D Models
CATIA 2D Drawings
DNS (Drawing Numbering System)
Tests, Reports
Safety Alerts
Safety Directives
Service Bulletins
GA-level POH, Maintenance Manual
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REMOS Quality Standards
Manufacturing
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Documentation und Implementation of REMOS Process Specification
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Optimization of Resin Content
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Exact Definition of Manufacturing Processes for Lamination
Exact Definition of Environmental Conditions
Exact Definition and Control of Hardening Components
Automation: Laminating Machine
No Compromises in terms of Materials
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Aviation-Grade Materials
Carbon fiber
Epoxyd Resin Components
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REMOS Quality: Environmental Conditions
Continuous Control and Recording of:
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Air Temperature and Humidity
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Temperature Treatment
 16 hours @ 65 degrees Celsius
 Continuous Control and Recording of Temp
Vacuum Process
 Each Vacuum Process Recorded
Resin Samples
 Mapping of each Part to Resin Samples
 Finished and Cured Parts are 100% „scratch tested“
 Resin Samples Recording Kept in Archive Over 5 Years
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Quality: Processes and Test Programs
Clearly Defined and Documented
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Production Processes and Test
 Precisely Defined Processes for Main Parts
 Clearly Defined Tests for Each Process Step
 ETV (Einbau-Teile-Verzeichnis): Each Part Used is Recorded
Scales Tests, Measuring Tools Test
 Monthly Tests of Scales by Quality Control
 Measuring Tools Tested Annually; Results Recorded
Parts Tags
 Each Part Gets Tag, Laminated into Part; Signature by Quality Control
Weight Test
 Each Part weighed Individually; Weight Recorded in Parts List
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Quality Testing
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Generic Collegiate Flight Training Program
Part 91 or 141 Typical
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Comparison of
 Part 23 Single Program
to
 REMOS + Part 23 Single: “Combined Progressive Program”
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Both Programs Contain representative Level 6+ Training
Examine only Initial, Private, Instrument Training
Multi-Engine, Commercial Training comes after both alternatives
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Combined Progressive Program
Concept:
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Use LSA and LSA FTD as Initial Training
Combine with some Part 23 Single time (IFR, complex glass)
Effects:
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Introduces simplified glass from the beginning
Improves student entry by simplifying initial avionics
manipulation
Produces earlier solo and Private rating
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Requires less total time
Lower Total Cost
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Remos LSA/Part 23 Single Flight Laboratory
Integration
Baseline: Part 23 Single Program
Single
Fam
Single
FTD
Single
Lesson
Group 2
Single
FTD
Program Start
Single
Lesson
Group 3
Single
FTD
Single
Lesson
Group 4
Single
FTD
Single
Lesson
Group 5
Single
FTD
Single
Lesson
Group 6
Single
FTD
Instrument
Private
Solo
Single
Final
Lesson
Remos/Part 23 Single Combined Progressive Program
LSA
Fam
LSA
FTD
Program Start
LSA
Lesson
Group 2
Solo
LSA
FTD
LSA
Lesson
Group 3
Private
LSA
FTD
LSA
Single
Final
Lesson Fam
Group
Instrument
Practice
Single
FTD
Single
Lesson
Group 2
Single
FTD
Single
Lesson
Group 3
Part 23 Single Starts
Single
FTD
Instrument
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REMOS Cost Data (Flight School A, Florida)
Month
Hours
Fuel Used
Fuel/Hr
Total Fuel
Cost
Fuel Cost/Hr
Total
Maintenance*
Maint/Hr
Engine
Reserve**
Total
Variable***
May '08
112.1
304.9
2.72
$1,723.52
$15.37
$823.88
$7.35
$896.80
$30.72
June '08
88.2
237.8
2.70
$1,421.77
$16.12
$781.09
$8.86
$705.60
$32.98
July '08
51.3
150.9
2.94
$905.26
$17.65
$225.33
$4.39
$410.40
$30.04
August '08
65.5
189.4
2.89
$1,089.56
$16.63
$390.00
$5.95
$524.00
$30.59
Sept '08
47.0
110.5
2.35
$624.35
$13.28
$193.43
$4.12
$376.00
$25.40
Oct '08
49.1
140.9
2.87
$696.94
$14.19
$531.98
$10.83
$392.80
$33.03
Nov '08
48.8
136.2
2.79
$618.95
$12.68
$417.98
$8.57
$390.40
$29.25
Dec '08
52.4
140.8
2.69
$597.00
$11.39
$486.90
$9.29
$419.20
$28.69
Jan '09
56.0
142.9
2.55
$604.28
$10.79
$127.99
$2.29
$448.00
$21.08
Feb '09
46.5
141.1
3.03
$532.14
$11.44
$128.43
$2.76
$372.00
$22.21
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REMOS Cost Data (Flight School A; Florida)
Month
Hours
Fuel Used
Fuel/Hr
Total Fuel
Cost
10 Month
Average
61.7
169.54
2.75
$881.38
Fuel Cost/Hr Total Maint.*
$13.96
$410.70
Maint/Hr
Engine
Reserve **
Total Variable
Cost ***
$6.44
$493.52
$28.40
* Ten Months, 616.9 hours: 10 Main Tires, 2 Nose Tires, 16 Spark Plugs, 39 qts. oil, 12 oil filters, 2 voltage regulators, 1 battery
** Engine Reserve: $8/hr - Per Ronnie Smith, South Mississippi Light Aircraft, Authorized Rotax Distributor
*** Fuel, Maintenance, Engine Reserve
Remark:
AvGas
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Case Study “Flugschule Sporer” (Bavaria)
 Average Cost REMOS G-3 (D-MDFS, since new)
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Service total: $12.49/hr
(Regular Professional 100-hr. Maintenance)
Tires: $2.32/hr
Service w/o tires: $10.17/hr
Fuel cost: avg. 2.92 g/h (auto gas)
Oil consumption: avg. 0.25 quarts/100hrs.
 Flugschule Sporer Experience:
 C-172: Service and Fuel Cost ~ 2.5x Higher than REMOS G-3
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REMOS GX
Fuel Consumption: Cross-Country (* 3-blade prop)
rpm
TAS (kts)
GPH
4800
107*
4.6
5000
111*
5.0
5400
120*
6.1
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Cost Comparison: Flight Training
Combined Progressive Program
Part 23 Single Training Program
$
40 hrs. single time (@ $56)
40 hrs. FTD time (@ X$)
Total Cost
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2,240
40X
2,240+40x
$
30 hrs REMOS time (@ $28)
840
12 hrs. single time (@ $56)
672
40 hrs. FTD time (@ X$)
Total Cost
40X
1,512+40x
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