What
Centrum Leteckého Výcviku (CLV), company providing flight training to the Czech Air Force.

Where
Pardubice, Czech Republic.

When
30 September 2009 & 1 June 2010.

Objective
To raise awareness of possibilities for foreign armed forces to outsource their flying training to CLV.


Photo opportunity
A carefully briefed photo flight using the rear ramp of an Mi-17 as a platform to photograph all aircraft types operated by CLV in flight, as well as photo opportunities on the flight line.


Gathering of information
Briefing by CLV director about current situation and informal talks with pilots.


Article quote
"CLV is actively looking for foreign countries in need of military pilot training. According to pilots on base several countries have already shown interest including Hungary (which recently retired its L-39s), Slovakia and an unspecified country in Asia. The contract to train Czech pilots will expire in 2014, but extension seems inescapable given CLV's professionalism and safety record. With some foreign customers likely to join soon, the future certainly looks bright for the CLV."