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 unveiled two new value-priced trainer aircraft, the VFR Pilot 100 ($259,000) and IFR Pilot 100i ($285,000), at Sun N' Fun.
- Both models feature Garmin G3X Touch avionics, a new 180 hp Continental Prime IO-370-D3A engine designed to resolve hot starting issues, and offer a 128-knot cruise speed.
- These additions aim to meet the growing demand for professionally trained pilots, expand Piper's training aircraft portfolio to the widest in the industry, and will be available in limited quantities starting in 2020.
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