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Share experiences and learn from other Dornier 228 operators from around the world. You can now connect with likeminded operators. Sign up today to the TalkDornier228.com forum.

Some Dornier 228 operators have experienced an issue with flat tires on the nose wheel. Operators can learn how to mitigate this issue. Read the TalkDornier228.com forum today to learn more.

Kenyan charter airline KASAS operates humanitarian aid flights across Africa for major NGOs using a fleet of 13 Dornier 228s, connecting remote areas. KASAS recently added a full-flight simulator, to comply with the international NGOs stringent requirements. > read more

Engine ground run checks are crucial for safely preparing your aircraft for its next mission. Training is available. RUAG, as OEM, has created a specific course to give you hands-on experience for engine ground runs. > read more

Looking around for a new opportunity? Or do you have open positions to fill for the Dornier 228 Community? We are happy to share it with our Community on the TalkDornier228.com forum. 

• Aerial firefighters battling blazes from the skies. Tanker pilots, helicopter operators, and smokejumpers need special skills (and morning coffee) to do their high-flying jobs.
• Fuel cell development DLR and MTU to develop a new fuel cell system and validate it with a Dornier 228.
• Sea Survival Training for pilots and crews training courses on: basic firefighting, survival techniques, underwater evacuation and revival.
• Global Airborne Observatory A behind the scenes look at fieldwork above the coral reefs of Hawaii.
• From Norway to Chile Witness an extraordinary flight with a Dornier 228 across various climates and challenging terrain.

Dream it and do it, even in one of the earth’s most remote and coldest locations! Maxie Plante, Captain Summit Air in Yellowknife, Canada, and passionate Dornier 228 Pilot, shares her determination and journey to becoming a pilot at only 18 years old.