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 announced the certification of its Pilot 100 series flight training aircraft, specifically the IFR-ready Pilot 100i, designed as a reduced-cost platform for flight schools.
- The Pilot 100i features advanced avionics, including a Garmin 3X Touch panel, a Garmin G5 electronic flight display, and a Garmin GFC 500 autopilot, along with two front seats and a third observer seat.
- The first Pilot 100i models were delivered by the close of 2020, with the 2021 model priced at $298,000, and Piper Aircraft will exclusively build the 100i based on future orders.
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