Piper Aircraft

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Pilots generally fall into the high-wing vs. low-wing camps. I currently fly a Piper Arrow and can't imagine climbing into a high-wing Cessna. It has a 200 horsepower engine and retractable gear. Most pilots fly older aircraft since the newer ones are breathtakingly expensive. The one in this picture is a 1976 and with the current instrumentation would probably be valued at around $80K. Newer Pipers start at over $300K. The FAA requires "annuals" which mean that each year the aircraft is gone over with a fine tooth comb and anything that needs it is either fixed or replaced. So owning older aircraft can be expensive as well.

Arrow Panel 

Here's a look at the panel of the Arrow. In the center you can see a GPS 430. We recently added a Garmin 396 on the right side which isn't pictured.

I'm instrument rated, which essentially means I can fly in clouds. When I can't see anything outside, I must rely on what these gauges tell me.

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Flying Resources 

Piper Aircraft
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Aviation Industry Marketing
What I do when I'm not flying.
Sun 'n Fun 2006
A quicktime movie I created after going to this year's fly-in in Lakeland, Florida.
Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA)
For all things general aviation.
Be A Pilot
Find the flight school closest to you and get an introductory flying lesson for only $59!
Airnav
A pilot's window into a world of aviation information.
Octopus Flying Club
The flying club I belong to based at Gaithersburg, Maryland (KGAI). We have four low-wing aircraft, three of them Pipers: Arrow, Archer, and Warrior. The fourth is a Trinidad. If you're local to this area, join us!

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Places I've Flown 

  • The Washington, DC ADIZ :-(
  • Lakeland, Florida
  • Oshkosh, Wisconsin
  • Charleston, South Carolina
  • Las Vegas, Nevada
  • Atlantic Beach, North Carolina
  • Charlotte, North Carolina
  • Kitty Hawk, North Carolina
  • Ocean City, New Jersey
  • Norfolk, Virginia
  • Columbus, Ohio
  • Muskegon, Michigan
  • Tangier Island, Virginia

Flight Essentials 

Seiko Men's Flight Alarm Chronograph Watch #SNA411

Seiko Men's Flight Alarm Chronograph Watch #SNA411

Time your tanks or just look cool.

Amazon Price: $349.00 (as of 01/03/2010) Buy Now

One Six Right The Romance of Flying

One Six Right The Romance of Flying

An exhilarating documentary film that celebrates the unsung hero of aviation - the local airport - by tracing the life, history, and struggles of an airport icon: Southern California's Van Nuys Airport. Featuring thrilling aerial photography and a sweeping original score, the film dispels common misconceptions and opposes criticism of General Aviation airports. Through the love story of one airport, past to present, the film shares the timeless romance of flying with all ages.

Amazon Price: (as of 01/03/2010) Buy Now

Rod Machado's Instrument Pilot's Survival Manual

Rod Machado's Instrument Pilot's Survival Manual

by: Rod Machado

Rod Machado is a friend of mine. He is also a pilot, instructor, and very funny man. If you get this book, you'll understand instrument flying.

Amazon Price: $23.07 (as of 01/03/2010) Buy Now

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