Inside the CT-4 Airtrainer | A Proven, Fully Aerobatic Military-Civilian Trainer by NZAero

Join NZAero’s Chief Pilot, Ray Long, for an in-depth look at the CT-4E Airtrainer—a New Zealand-built, fully aerobatic training aircraft trusted by military and civilian operators worldwide. Powered by the Lycoming AEIO-540-L1B5 engine and a Hartzell aerobatic propeller, the CT-4 delivers 300 horsepower of high-performance flying, with full aerobatic certification (+6G to -3G) and excellent reliability. Built for flight training, the CT-4 features: 1. All-aluminium airframe (except cowlings/fairings) 2. Fully jettisonable canopy for military/civilian configurations 3. Rugged tricycle undercarriage with spring steel main gear 4. 200-litre internal fuel tanks 5. Integrated dual controls for instructor-student interaction 6. Side-by-side seating for enhanced situational awareness 7. Certified for inverted flight, spin training, and unusual attitude recovery 8. Proven durability with a 14,000-hour wing spar life 9. Air conditioning and cooling systems for high-temperature environments 10. Excellent 360° visibility and cockpit space for pilot comfort With more than 50 years of flight training heritage and over 130 CT-4 aircraft still flying globally, this aircraft continues to serve as a trusted platform for primary and advanced pilot training. Learn more about the CT-4: https://www.nzaero.com/aircraft/ct-4-... Contact us for sales and support: sales@aerospace.co.nz Visit our website: www.nzaero.com #CT4Airtrainer #NZAero #PilotTraining #AerobaticAircraft #MilitaryTrainer