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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

Capacity: four seats
Length: 23 ft 3.6 in (7.102 m)
Wingspan: 30 ft 0 in (9.14 m)
Height: 7 ft 3.6 in (2.225 m)
Wing area: 160 sq ft (15 m2)
Airfoil: NACA 652-415[58]
Empty weight: 1,201 lb (545 kg)
Gross weight: 2,150 lb (975 kg)
Max takeoff weight: 2,150 lb (975 kg)
Propellers: Sensenich M74DM
Maximum speed: 123 kn (142 mph, 228 km/h)
Cruise speed: 108 kn (124 mph, 200 km/h)
Stall speed: 47 kn (54 mph, 87 km/h)
Range: 465 nmi (535 mi, 861 km)
Service ceiling: 14,300 ft (4,400 m)
Rate of climb: 660 ft/min (3.4 m/s)
Wing loading: 13.4 lb/sq ft (65 kg/m2)

Training Programs with the Piper PA-28

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.

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.

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