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, an economical flight training aircraft designed to provide a reduced-cost platform for private pilot and instrument rating instruction.
- The series includes the VFR-certified Pilot 100 and the IFR-ready Pilot 100i, both featuring Garmin 3X Touch avionics, with the 100i also including a Garmin G5 and GFC 500 autopilot.
- The first 8 Pilot 100i models were scheduled for delivery to American Flyers by the end of 2020, with the 2021 Pilot 100i model priced at $298,000.
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