Piper Aircraft announced two new value-priced additions to its trainer-class of aircraft on the opening day of Sun N’ Fun at Lakeland Florida. The company showed off its proof of concept Piper Pilot 100 and Pilot 100i. The basic 100 includes Garmin G3X Touch Certified avionics and a standard two pilot configuration while the instrument version, the 100i comes standard with a Garmin G3X Touch and a GFC500 autopilot. The VFR-equipped 100 will enter the marketplace at $259,000 and offers the durability and functionality of the Archer TX. The IFR version, the 100 is priced at $285,000.
Piper Introduces Pilot 100 and Pilot 100i Trainers
Key Takeaways:
- Piper Aircraft introduced two new value-priced trainer aircraft, the Pilot 100 (VFR) and Pilot 100i (IFR), at Sun N' Fun, priced at $259,000 and $285,000 respectively.
- These new models feature Garmin G3X Touch avionics (with an optional GFC500 autopilot for the 100i) and a new 180 hp Continental Prime engine designed to eliminate hot starting problems.
- The introduction addresses the rapid expansion of trainer sales and the demand for affordable aircraft to train a growing number of professional pilots, positioning Piper with the widest range of training aircraft in the market.
- The Pilot 100 will tour flight schools this summer, with both aircraft available in limited quantities starting in 2020.
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