Piper Aviation Museum Adds Rare PA-40 to Collection
Light twin was supposed to succeed the Twin Comanche in 1975 but was canceled before production began.
Light twin was supposed to succeed the Twin Comanche in 1975 but was canceled before production began.
Composite design cuts noise and boosts performance.
Truck-like with stable handling, PA-23s aren’t speedsters, but Aztecs make up for it by carrying a decent payload.
Piper’s largest piston single is a logical step-up traveling machine, but budget big for the right maintenance.
It has stone simple systems and decent performance, plus most every shop can work on it.
Turbine-like performance, but bring your A-game to the cockpit and don’t skimp on maintenance.
What started as a cabin-class, pressurized piston single has evolved into one of the fastest, most sophisticated turboprops in the sky.
The familiar PA-28R is a well-supported
The familiar PA-28R is a well-supported step-up retrac. Turbocharged models make efficient travelers with potentially more upkeep.
The Piper PA-30 series has an earned reputation for pleasant handling and efficiency, but stay ahead of the maintenance and training.
A passenger-friendly Piper Lance or Saratoga is still a logical traveling single. Check the ADs and insurance.