Hrvatsko Zrakoplovno Nastavno Srediste

Hrvatsko zrakoplovno nastavno srediste (HZNS, Croatian Aviation Training Centre) is the flight training unit of the Faculty of Transport and Traffic Sciences (Fakultet prometnih znanosti) of the University of Zagreb. Based at Lucko aerodrome in Zagreb, it provides theoretical and practical training for civil pilots. It was established in the early 1990s and is now enrolling its 29th generation of civil pilots, most of whom go on to work for airlines around the world.

Training programmes

• Integrated ATP(A) course, which can be combined with the university bachelor's degree in aeronautics
• LAPL(A) and PPL(A)
• CPL(A)
• Single-engine and multi-engine instrument ratings (IR/SE, IR/ME)
• Multi-engine piston class rating (MEP) and night VFR endorsement
• Upset prevention and recovery training (UPRT) and multi-crew cooperation (MCC)
• Instructor courses: FI(A), CRI(A), IRI(A), MCCI(A) and UPRT instructor privilege

Fleet

• 1 Diamond DV20 Katana
• 3 Cessna 172
• 1 Beechcraft Duchess (BE76) twin
• Own flight simulation training device

Company facts

• Organisational unit of the Faculty of Transport and Traffic Sciences, University of Zagreb
• Established in the early 1990s
• Approved training organisation for the integrated ATP(A) programme
• Approved maintenance organisation for general aviation aircraft
• Certified FSTD operator
• 16 permanent staff, including 8 flight instructors and 4 aircraft mechanics
• Base: Lucko aerodrome, Zagreb