Paragon Expands Its Aircraft Roster

Paragon Flight Training adds more Piper 100is to its fleet, among other 2022 milestones.

Meg Godlewski

Thursday, December 29, 2022 at 03:06 PM ET

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Paragon Flight added four new Piper 100is, delivered this week to its base at KFMY in Florida. [Credit: Paragon Flight]

Key Takeaways:

Paragon Flight Training significantly expanded its fleet in 2022, acquiring 10 new Piper aircraft (including four P100is) to reach a total of 25, as part of a larger five-year plan for 40 new aircraft.
The school made substantial investments in 2022, including a 28,000 sq ft facility expansion, new simulation technology (Frasca flight training device), and staff, to support its growing student population and newly launched FAA-accredited Professional Pilot Program.
Despite challenges like Hurricane Ian, Paragon Flight Training achieved significant growth and demonstrated resilience, crediting the Fort Myers community and aviation partners for their support.

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There’s nothing like adding to your flight school fleet to start the new year on a good note, and the team at Paragon Flight Training in Fort Myers, Florida, is doing just that with four new Piper P100is, delivered this week. This brings the number of aircraft in the fleet up to 25.

The school, based at Page Field (KFMY), had a goal of acquiring 10 new Piper aircraft in 2022. The goal has been achieved, notes Paragon Flight president Christopher Schoensee.