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 has certified its new Pilot 100 series flight training aircraft, designed as a cost-effective platform for private pilot and instrument rating instruction.
- The series includes the VFR-certified Pilot 100 and the IFR-ready Pilot 100i, both featuring a Garmin 3X Touch panel and a third observer seat, with the 100i offering additional advanced avionics like a Garmin GFC 500 autopilot.
- Initial deliveries of the Pilot 100i are scheduled for American Flyers by the end of 2020, and Piper will focus future production solely on the 100i model, priced at $298,000 for 2021.
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