Aeropole is proud to announce that it has now also become a distributor for the Bristell line-up of aircraft, ranging from the various ultralight models to the EASA CS-23 certified B23 models. The Czech manufacturer BRM AERO has become to be known for the high quality of their modern, efficient yet economical two-seaters, born from the legacy and long tradition of aircraft manufacturing in the South-East of the Czech Republic. The B23 models are available with an all-Garmin glass cockpit, including dual G3X/G500TXi, the GFC700 autopilot and a ballistic rescue system (parachute).

As a recent testimony of the success of the B23 model, BRM AERO was recently selected by South Korea’s Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) to deliver Bristell B23-915 IFR aircraft for an initial pilot training program operated by the Republic of Korea Air Force (ROKAF), the 5th largest airforce in the world. (See the press release.) The development didn’t stop with the success of B23-915 IFR. On December 17, 2025, Bristell B23 equipped with the Rotax 916iS engine (B23-916iS) officially received its EASA CS-23 certification, adding the highest-power option to the B23 line-up and expanding its capabilities for training, touring, and demanding operations such as glider towing. The Bristell B23 is the world’s first EASA CS-23 approved aircraft equipped with the Rotax 916iS engine (TBO 2000 h).

“While we continue to sell ever more Diamond aircraft in the Nordics, thanks to our impeccable track record as their reseller and maintenance partner, the co-operation with BRM AERO is a highly welcome and appreciated addition to our offering to flight schools and private individuals alike in the two-seater segment,” commented Dr Mikko Riepula, the managing director of the Aeropole group, and continued, “I am sure the flight schools and other heavy users are attracted by the overall cost-efficiency, not only thanks to low operating costs but also the efficiency resulting from very fast spare part deliveries both for the engine and airframe components.”

Martin Berka, Business Development Director, and Martin Bříštěla, co-founder of BRM AERO, said, “We are excited to strengthen our deal network in Scandinavia through a strategic partnership with the Finnish aviation group Aeropole — a premium flight academy, aircraft distributor and maintenance workshop with 15 years of history. Aeropole becomes our official dealer, with primary focus in Finland to begin with. Aeropole shares our values: emphasis on quality, safety, and customer care. We are confident this partnership will open new opportunities for pilots in Finland and beyond in the Nordic countries to experience premium Czech aviation.”

Aeropole will be present at one of the largest airshow in the Nordic countries this year, the Finnish Airshow, which is taking place in Kauhava  over the weekend of  June 14-15th, 2025. Welcome to find out about training to become a professional (or private) pilot as well as about Diamond aircraft–only one will fit at our stand but it’s going to be an awesome one. Follow the red flags to visit our booth/tent!

Take a look at photos from the 2023 Finnish Airshow in Turku here or from the 2023 Roskilde airshow here to tune into the mood!

We will hold the MEP Ground School from 0900 to 1700 LT on the 5th of February 2025 in our classroom at Technopolis Vantaa, Finland.  There will be a possibility to join online but we highly recommend to be there in person as we will conclude the day with the MEP theory exam, which cannot be taken remotely.

This theoretical part of the Multi-Engine Piston class rating course includes general multi-engine theory as well as DA42NG specific training. For more information about the multi-engine class rating click here!

The price for this theoretical part is 980 EUR. The price for practical flight training is currently 7 920 EUR and will be scheduled individually with every student. Prices include VAT 25.5%. (Customers in Finland; Denmark customers please refer to Denmark price list.)

Prerequisites: a valid PPL(A) license and 70h total PIC flight time. Confirm your attendance as soon as possible by contacting us!

Aeropole will arrange the next A-UPRT theoretical course on Monday, August 26th, 09:45-16:00 at Aviapolis (Vantaa) training base. You may also ask for possibility to attend via telepresence. The practical training will be scheduled individually with every student.*

The A-UPRT course is mandatory for all commercial pilots before attending the first type rating course. The course includes five hours of theoretical instruction and three hours of practical flight training with an instructor. Our experienced instructors and the modern fleet will ensure a comfortable, safe, and fun experience!

The course price is 2 975 EUR (incl. VAT), including theoretical and practical training. Please register your attendance no later than Thursday, August 22th by contacting us.

We intend to organise the Instrument Rating Instructor course (for Aeroplanes) in accordance with Part-FCL at our HQ in Vantaa, Finland, this summer 2024. (If you are already a Flight Instructor, your licence issuing authority may use the abbreviation “FI-IR”, instead of “IRI”, to designate the privileges.) Get in touch if you are interested to make sure you don’t miss the train–such instructor courses are not scheduled every year!

Theoretical Training

The theoretical training consists of

• 15 h of teaching and learning studies
• 10 h of technical training

If you already are an FI(A) holder, you are exempted from the 15-hour Teaching and Learning module. Others will need either to attend it or produce a certificate of having completed the same in an another ATO.

Exceptionally, this is organised as on-site classroom training only, i.e. you cannot attend this training remotely via a video link.

Practical Flight Training

The practical flight training consists of

• 10 h of flights on DA40 and/or FNPT II mimicking the DA42.

FI(A) holders get credit for five (5) of the above hours, leaving only five (5) hours to be flown.

 

Privileges and Conditions in Short

The privileges of FIs include: to conduct flight instruction for the issue, revalidation or renewal of a BIR or an IR for aeroplanes, provided that the FI meets the following conditions:

(1) they have completed as student pilots the IRI training course and have passed an assessment of competence for the IRI certificate;

(3) if during an approved training course at an ATO, the FI is providing training in FSTDs or supervising SPIC training flights that take place under IFR, the FI shall have completed at least 50 hours of flight time under IFR after the issuance of the BIR or the IR, of which a maximum of 10 hours may be instrument ground time in an FFS, an FTD 2/3 or an FNPT II;

(4) if the FI is providing training in an aircraft, the FI shall have completed at least 200 hours of flight time under IFR, of which up to 50 hours may be instrument ground time in an FFS, an FTD 2/3 or an FNPT II.

Applicants for an IRI certificate, who are not FI holders, shall,

• to provide training in FSTDs during an approved training course at an ATO, have completed at least 200 hours of flight time under IFR after the issuance of the BIR or the IR, of which at least 50 hours shall be in aeroplanes;
• to provide training in an aeroplane, have completed at least 800 hours of flight time under IFR, of which at least 400 hours shall be in aeroplanes.

This is a pre-announcement of course under development. All information is provided without warranty.