Aircraft

PA-44 Seminole

The Piper Seminole provides students with an opportunity to gain more multi-engine instrument experience at a lower hourly cost, as well as increased exposure to EFIS configurations. These multi-engine aircraft are equipped with Garmin 430, IFR certified GPS with integrated Nav/Comm and moving map capability, Bendix KX 65 Nav/Comm, Bendix King ADF with RMI indicator, and Bendix King electronic HSI.

Number in Fleet: 6
Primary Use: Multi-engine Training
Engine: Textron Lycoming O-360-A1H6/LO-360-A1H6 (180BHP)
Fuel Capacity: 123 gal
Weight: 2603 lbs (Standard Empty); 3800 lbs (Max Takeoff); 1197 lbs (Max Useful Load)
Dimensions: 27'7" Long; 8'6" High; 38'7" Wing Span; 183.8 ft² Wing Area
Speed: 168 kts (Gross Weight @ 18,500 ft)
Stall Speed: 55 kts (Flaps Down 40 Degrees)
Cruising Range: 770 nm (45 Minute Reserves @ 55% Power)
Max Operating Altitude: 15,000 ft (Two Engines, 100 fpm)
Takeoff Distance: 2,200 ft (Total Distance over 50 ft Obstacle)
Landing Distance: 1,490 ft (Total Distance Over 50 ft Obstacle)