{"id":12458,"date":"2019-04-02T16:50:07","date_gmt":"2019-04-02T16:50:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/stateaviationjournal.com\/?p=12458"},"modified":"2019-04-02T17:46:38","modified_gmt":"2019-04-02T17:46:38","slug":"piper-introduces-the-new-pilot-100-and-pilot-100i-trainer-aircraft","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/stateaviationjournal.com\/index.php\/state-news\/florida\/piper-introduces-the-new-pilot-100-and-pilot-100i-trainer-aircraft\/%20","title":{"rendered":"Piper Introduces the New Pilot 100 and Pilot 100i Trainer Aircraft"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-drop-cap\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.piper.com\/\">Piper Aircraft<\/a> announced today, two new value priced additions to its trainer-class line, the Piper Pilot 100 and Pilot 100i. These new products enter the trainer segment at a competitive price point of $259,000 VFR equipped and offer the same rugged durability and functionality as its stablemate, the Archer TX.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The need for a new trainer aircraft at a price point that\ncould support the growing demand for professionally trained pilots was\nidentified following extensive research and the rapid expansion of trainer\nsales. To achieve optimal acquisition and operating costs and economics, Piper\nfocused on proactive planning and collaboration with several key vendors. As a\nresult, the Pilot 100 series features several new components like the\nContinental Prime IO-370-D3A engine, as well as Garmin G3X Touch Certified\navionics in a standard two pilot interior configuration. The Pilot\n100&#8243;i&#8221; adds an IFR capable upgrade package that includes the, Garmin\nG3X Touch, GFC500 autopilot, the new GNX 375 and is priced at $285,000\ndollars&nbsp; Both aircraft will be available\nin limited quantities beginning in 2020.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;With the unprecedented demand for professional pilots,\nour team worked closely with several key suppliers to deliver an aggressively priced,\nproven trainer that offers the advanced systems and performance that flight\nschools and airline programs of all sizes desire,&#8221; said Piper President\nand CEO, Simon Caldecott. &#8220;We are excited to add the Pilot 100 series to\nour training product line at a price point that provides optimal economics for\nall operators.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The new Piper Pilot 100 \/ 100i rounds off Piper&#8217;s portfolio\nof training aircraft products. With five model series (Pilot 100, Archer TX,\nArcher DX, Arrow, and Seminole) the company offers the widest range of training\naircraft of any aircraft manufacturer, and meets all the individual needs of\nits training operators and customers. The sales figures amply demonstrate how\nwell Piper&#8217;s training class of products are received by the industry: Since\n2014, sales of the single engine Piper Archer have grown more than 93%. For\n2018, sales of the robust single engine Archer grew by nearly 50% YOY, while\ntwin engine Seminole deliveries rose 117%.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Piper Aircraft announced today, two new value priced additions to its trainer-class line, the Piper Pilot 100 and Pilot 100i. These new products enter the trainer segment at a competitive price point of $259,000 VFR equipped and offer the same rugged durability and functionality as its stablemate, the Archer TX. 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