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Meet the aircraft
A French defence investigation’s aircraft description identifies the TB 30 as an all-metal, tandem two-seat monoplane powered by a six-cylinder Lycoming AEIO-540-L1B5D. Its compact dimensions and two-pilot layout belong to the basic-training role described in that report.
Aircraft background
French Ministry of Defence · Read more ↗Into the cockpit
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Epsilon TB-30 Walkaround
An owner gives a detailed walkaround of his Epsilon TB-30 trainer.
Real aircraft · SOCATA TB 30 Epsilon
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Meet SOCATA TB 30 Epsilon
A French defence investigation’s aircraft description identifies the TB 30 as an all-metal, tandem two-seat monoplane powered by a six-cylinder Lycoming AEIO-540-L1B5D. Its compact dimensions and two-pilot layout belong to the basic-training role described in that report.
History & design
A generation of French pilots trained in the Epsilon
The French Air and Space Force dates the TB-30's service from 1984 to 2019. Beyond initial and specialist training, the Epsilon became familiar in the Cartouche Dore aerobatic team. Its compact tandem cockpit put the student and instructor in a fighter-like seating arrangement while retaining piston power.
Retirement from military instruction did not end its flying career. The Air Force's 2024 account describes civil Epsilons joining its aerobatic aircraft in a formation celebrating two generations of French aviation.
French Air and Space Force · Two generations in formation, 15 May 2024 ↗Official service chronology and 2024 formation account; tandem configuration from the existing aircraft record.
Systems & details
The civilian cockpit represented by AzurPoly
AzurPoly based its TB-30 on a civilian-converted aircraft and describes collecting flight and sound data from the aircraft. Its cockpit uses dual G5 displays and modern navigation equipment, with both pilot stations functional. That equipment differs from an original military training cockpit even when the airframe wears a service livery.
In your simulator
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Compare simulator versions →MSFS 2020 · MSFS 2024Socata TB-30 Epsilon
AzurPoly · Released
Socata TB-30 Epsilon
AzurPoly · Released
X-Plane 12Socata TB30 Epsilon
Restauravia · Released
Socata TB30 Epsilon
Restauravia · Released
Manuals & resources
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Developer documentation
Socata TB-30 Epsilon — product listingSocata TB-30 Epsilon · MSFS 2020 · MSFS 2024
Product listing captured 2026-09-30; edition scope from the reviewed catalogue
Contrail · Read the source ↗Socata TB30 Epsilon — product listingSocata TB30 Epsilon · X-Plane 12
Product listing captured 2026-09-30; edition scope from the reviewed catalogue
Restauravia · Read the source ↗Read the original documentation from the people who created it. Manuals open on their publisher’s website.
Aircraft background
TB 30 Epsilon aircraft description, section 1.6French Ministry of Defence · Aircraft background; checked 2026-09-14Product
Socata TB-30 Epsilon MSFS by AzurPoly | Contrail ShopContrail · Product listing captured 2026-09-30; edition scope from the reviewed catalogue XPLANE – RESTAURAVIARestauravia · Product listing captured 2026-09-30; edition scope from the reviewed catalogueAircraft documentation
Two generations in formation, 15 May 2024French Air and Space Force · French Air and Space Force historical account, 15 May 2024, including civil formation flying.Built-in force-feedback profiles
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Catalogue programme-20261022-v1 · 3 profile choices
AzurPoly Socata TB-30 Epsilon
AzurPoly · Free and Pro · Revision 3 · Inherited starting point
MSFS 2020 · MSFS 2024
AzurPoly Socata TB-30 Epsilon: Mechanical primary controls motivate aerodynamic stick resistance.
Restauravia Socata TB30 Epsilon XP12
Restauravia · Free and Pro · Revision 3 · Inherited starting point
X-Plane 12
Restauravia Socata TB30 Epsilon XP12: Mechanical primary controls motivate aerodynamic stick resistance.
SOCATA TB 30 Epsilon
Free and Pro · Revision 1 · Partial review
Aircraft reference · Manual starting point
SOCATA TB 30 Epsilon: Mechanical primary controls motivate aerodynamic stick resistance.
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