Piper PA-28 Warrior / Archer

Typical use: PPL Training, Touring, Instrument Rating (IR/IRR)

Specifications

• Seats: 4
• Cruise: 115 kt
• Stall speed, landing configuration: 44 kt
• Max demonstrated crosswind: 17 kt
• Take-off to 50 ft: 488 m
• Engine: Lycoming O-320 / O-360 (Piston)
• Avionics: Mostly Analogue (some retrofits)
• Typical hourly rate: £210–£250/hr wet
• Resale value (2025): £70,000–£140,000

Instructor insight

Easier to land than a Cessna in crosswinds due to the low wing and wider gear stance. The manual flaps lever is fantastic for teaching students instant drag management.

Student experience

The single door on the right side. In an emergency evacuation, the pilot relies on the passenger moving first. Cockpit gets very hot in summer.