Piper Aircraft announced the certification of the Pilot 100 series flight training aircraft, with the first 8 Piper 100i models to deliver to American Flyers by the close of 2020. The most basic models in the Piper fleet—targeted to flight schools—round out the manufacturer’s lineup as an attempt to address the need for a reduced-cost platform specifically for economical private pilot and instrument rating instruction.
Piper Certifies Pilot 100 and 100i Trainers
Key Takeaways:
- Piper Aircraft certified its new Pilot 100 series, a reduced-cost flight training aircraft designed for economical private pilot and instrument rating instruction, with initial Pilot 100i deliveries by the end of 2020.
- The series includes the VFR-certified Pilot 100 and the IFR-ready Pilot 100i, both featuring Garmin 3X Touch avionics, a two-seat cockpit, and an observer seat.
- For 2021, Piper will exclusively build the Pilot 100i based on orders, with that model priced at $298,000.
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