Piper Aircraft
Pilot 100i
The Piper Pilot 100i is an affordable two-to-four-seat primary trainer based on the proven PA-28 Archer airframe, designed to lower the cost of flight training. It pairs a 180 hp Lycoming engine with a Garmin G3X Touch glass cockpit and GFC 500 autopilot, delivering modern avionics and forgiving handling at an attractive price point for flight schools.
- Affordable PA-28-based primary trainer
- 180 hp Lycoming O-360 engine
- Garmin G3X Touch glass cockpit
- GFC 500 autopilot standard
- Forgiving handling ideal for ab-initio training
- Lower acquisition cost for flight schools
Pilot 100i key specifications
- Range
- 522 nm
- Cruise speed
- 128 kts
- Passengers
- up to 4
- Max take-off weight
- 2,550 lb
- Engines
- 1 × Piston
About the Pilot 100i
The Piper Aircraft Pilot 100i — part of the PA-28 / Pilot family — is a training aircraft aimed at flight training and time-building. It entered service in 2019 and is now one of the more recent designs in its class, developed in the United States.
On performance, it offers a maximum range of about 522 nautical miles and a cruise of roughly 128 knots. It seats up to 4 passengers and is powered by 1 Lycoming O-360-A4M engine.
Its 522 nm range makes it well matched to short-haul hops and local operations. It is certified for single-pilot operation and is approved for IFR flight. Use the comparisons below to see how the Pilot 100i stacks up against similar aircraft, then request a tailored assessment.
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How the Pilot 100i compares
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