Piper debuts Pilot 100i trainer at Sun n’ Fun
16th April 2021 10:30 Europe/London
Piper has shown off its new trainer aircraft, the Piper Pilot 100i, for the first time at this week’s Sun n’ Fun event in Florida.
The company calls the 100i ‘the value priced addition to Piper’s trainer-class line-up’ with a price tag under $300,000. However, the 100i is far from being a bare bones aircraft with a Garmin G3X glass cockpit, digital autopilot, IFR fit, 180hp Lycoming engine and vinyl seats.
Announced two years ago, the 100i received type certification from the FAA in December 2020 and deliveries started immediately with eight aircraft to launch customer American Flyers.
Piper certifies and delivers Pilot 100i trainer
15th December 2020 15:39 Europe/London
Piper Aircraft has received type certification from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for its new low-cost Pilot 100i trainer aircraft.
Immediately following certification, Piper began deliveries to its launch customer, American Flyers, who will be taking delivery of eight Pilot 100i aircraft by the end of the month (December).
“We are excited to add the Pilot 100 series to our training product line at a price point that provides optimal economics for all operators,” said Piper President and CEO, Simon Caldecott.
“During these uncertain times, our team has remained focused and worked diligently to bring to market an aggressively priced, proven trainer that offers the advanced systems and performance that flight schools and airline programmes of all sizes desire.”