Piper Gains EASA Approval for Pilot 100i

Piper Aircraft has gained EASA approval for its Pilot 100i. The single-engine trainer can now be used by flight training organizations in Europe.

With a base price of $298,900, the Pilot 100i is suitable for use in both initial and instrument flight training.

“This milestone certification represents a continuation of Piper’s strategy to provide competitively priced products for our global customers,” said John Calcagno, interim president and CEO of Piper.

“We are eager to bring the Pilot 100i into the European market and provide flight schools with an aggressively priced, proven trainer. With the growing demand for professional pilots, it is important that we bring to market a more affordable solution with optimal economics for operators to help schools manage their overall training costs.”

The Pilot 100i is a version of the classic PA-28 model, which is also available in the more deluxe iteration as the Archer TX, and the diesel-powered Archer DX.

The standard avionics package includes the Garmin G3X, coupled with the G500 autopilot.

Up front, the Pilot 100i features the 180 hp Lycoming IO-360-B4A. Maximum cruise speed is 128 ktas, with a 522 nm range plus 45-minute reserve. The straightforward interior has been designed to stand up to the high-use environments found at flight schools around the world.