ASEC’s flight department grew out of a customer need to demonstrate various systems on other than government research aircraft. ASEC first acquired a Navion L-1A aircraft to support unmanned aircraft flight systems in the National Airspace. From these early beginnings in 2004, it expanded to include DHC-6-300 Twin Otter, Beech Super King Air 300 and our most recent addition a Basler conversion Douglas DC-3 aircraft. These low cost, easily configured aircraft have been ideal platforms for supporting multiple programs over the years.
ASEC flight personnel have the critical experience to conduct a variety of research and development testing. With office space conveniently located right outside Gate Two of NAS Patuxent River and two ASEC aircraft hangared within 8 miles of NAS Patuxent River, we provide convenient and cost-effective research and development testing. ASEC’s Flight Department has a 14 year history of conducting safe and efficient flight support to government and commercial partners.

FAA Part 91
ASEC operates to FAA Part 91 commercial best practices including an International Standard for Business Aircraft Operations (IS-BAO) certified Flight Operations Manual, use of Flight Safety simulator training and adherence to member guidelines provided by the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA).
ASEC flight personnel have the critical experience to conduct a variety of research and development testing.

Navion

Beechcraft 300 Super King Air
