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Piper PA-28

The Piper PA-28 is a single engine low-wing, fixed gear, four-seater airplane. Apart from providing a better clearance between the wing tips and the ground, the dihedral angle also provides greater stability in the roll axis.

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Piper PA-28 in Los Angeles

Piper PA-28 in Los Angeles

The Piper PA-28 is a single engine low-wing, fixed gear, four-seater airplane. Apart from providing a better clearance between the wing tips and the ground, the dihedral angle also provides greater stability in the roll axis. The great stability, together with a sturdy frame and excellent performance make it perfect for training purposes and for personal use. They often serve as a pilot's first "real" airplane after primary training.

Features and Performance

Features and Performance

Piper PA-28 aircraft
Maximum Speed 123 kn
Range 465 nmi
Service Ceiling 14,300 ft

The Piper PA-28 combines a low-wing configuration, fixed gear reliability, and balanced handling qualities that make it especially attractive for training and leisure flying alike.

Airframe and Cabin

Capacityfour seats
Length23 ft 3.6 in (7.102 m)
Wingspan30 ft 0 in (9.14 m)
Height7 ft 3.6 in (2.225 m)
Wing Area160 sq ft (15 m2)
AirfoilNACA 652-415[58]

Weight and Setup

Empty Weight1,201 lb (545 kg)
Gross Weight2,150 lb (975 kg)
Max Takeoff Weight2,150 lb (975 kg)
PropellersSensenich M74DM
Wing Loading13.4 lb/sq ft (65 kg/m2)

Performance Figures

Maximum Speed123 kn (142 mph, 228 km/h)
Cruise Speed108 kn (124 mph, 200 km/h)
Stall Speed47 kn (54 mph, 87 km/h)
Range465 nmi (535 mi, 861 km)
Service Ceiling14,300 ft (4,400 m)
Rate of Climb660 ft/min (3.4 m/s)
Training Programs

Training Programs with the Piper PA-28

Time Building and Rental for Leisure

Time Building and Rental for Leisure

The Time Building packages and offers at Flying Academy Los Angeles make it the perfect opportunity for students and aviators to soar the skies of the Hollywood capital and experience breathtaking views over the skyscrapers in the Piper PA-28. The offers include and are not limited to airport arrival pick-up, discounted prices on aircraft rentals, free accommodation packages, etc. This aircraft is also available for personal rental use for those aviation enthusiasts who wish to spend their vacation up in the clouds! Flying Academy offers special rental rates to ensure all our customers are satisfied and enjoy their summer vacation to the fullest.

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Piper PA-28 for time building and leisure flying
Aircraft Character
The great stability, together with a sturdy frame and excellent performance make it perfect for training purposes and for personal use.

They often serve as a pilot's first "real" airplane after primary training.

Who Are We?

Who are we?

Flying Academy is a global flying training school. Flying Academy has over 35 years of experience in the field of aviation training in the US alone. The Academy is authorized in Europe by the Civil Aviation Authority as an EASA Approved Training Organization and in the USA by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). Many of our instructors are highly qualified current or former airline pilots.

Flying Academy's fleet consists of over 42 aircraft spread throughout the United States of America and Europe, with three bases established in Miami and Los Angeles and three more in the Czech Republic and Austria, respectively.