Piper PA-28

Always-hangared airframe and a leather cabin offer a refined experience in the competitive light piston market.

Updated avionics and ADS-B compliance make the GA plane a sweet spot for value among fixed-gear singles.

Lapsed and noncertificated instructor crashed a Piper in 2022, killing the student aboard.

Piper’s answer to Cessna’s 172 is stable and forgiving, making it a solid personal aircraft.

A bit larger than competing Cessna 172s and Piper PA-28s, the Musketeer was a comfortable family airplane.

Many fans say the basic four-seat PA-28 and the 180 hp engine are a perfect marriage.

The NTSB has released its preliminary findings on the fatal crash of a Piper PA-28-161 near Whitesville, Kentucky, in September involving a flight instructor and private pilot candidate on a night flight.

Beechcraft’s Sierra is rare compared with competing models from Piper and Cessna but has unique features that endear it to many pilots.

Here’s a rundown of some of the latest aircraft offerings, from business jets to kitplanes.

Make the most of insurance-mandated instruction and solo time.