---FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE---

Florida Institute of Technology Takes Delivery of Liberty XL2

Liberty Aerospace is proud to announce that Florida Institute of Technology’s (F.I.T.) – School of Aeronautics has taken delivery of their first Liberty XL2 aircraft. The aircraft was delivered as the centerpiece of a local Aviation Day, highlighting aerospace education in Brevard County, Florida.

As a sponsor for this event, the Liberty Team has worked to bring the community together by promoting aviation to area youth and adults alike.  The event will feature numerous aircraft static displays, a spot landing competition, seminars and participation from the local National Guard.     

Dr. Ken Stackpoole, Dean of Florida Tech’s College of Aeronautics stated, “We welcome Liberty aircraft to our flight line and look forward to working with a fellow airport resident to encourage community participation in aviation and Florida Tech’s flying programs.”

The XL2 will be used for primary and instrument training, and is available for use by both F.I.T. students and the general public. Highlighting advanced design, construction, and avionics, the XL2 marks a new chapter for flight training.

Liberty’s C.E.O., Keith Markley, commented “We are very excited to have this relationship with F.I.T.  As a world renowned flight training institution, their selection to showcase our aircraft is a testament to the XL2’s low cost of operations and modern technology.”

To learn more about Aviation Day at F.I.T., visit www.aviation-day.com.

About F.I.T. Aviation

Established in 1967, F.I.T. Aviation, LLC is a wholly owned subsidiary of Florida Institute of Technology.  They are an integral part of the College of Aeronautics and support the aviation program through flight training activities. F.I.T. uses the latest Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) publications for guidance and provides students with a strong aviation education. From this base, students can move on and excel in any type of aviation career – airline, corporate, utility, military, or flight training.  F.I.T. offers 14 CFR Part 141 and Part 61 flight training through highly standardized FAA approved training syllabi. Full time flight instructors possess college degrees along with Flight Instructor and Flight Instructor Instrument Certifications.  For additional information about F.I.T. Aviation, visit www.fitaviation.com.

About Liberty Aerospace, Inc.

Based in Florida’s Space Coast, Liberty Aerospace, Inc. designs and manufactures general aviation aircraft and is the FAA Type 23 Certificate holder for the Liberty XL-2. The XL-2 aircraft is IFR certified and meets the specific requirements of flying schools and clubs while offering the private owner/operator a first-class touring aircraft. Well-known for its carbon fiber fuselage and modular construction, it is the only production aircraft powered by a piston engine equipped with a full authority digital engine control (FADEC), simplifying power management and providing greatly increased levels of safety, reliability and maintainability. These technological advances have allowed Liberty to deliver an aircraft benefiting from incredibly low operating costs, while remaining extremely fun to fly.

Liberty Aerospace Media Contact

Paul Everitt
Business Development Manager
sales@libertyaircraft.com
321-752-0332
100 Aerospace Drive
Melbourne, FL 32901

---30---