Piper Archer II
The Piper Archer II Is The Perfect Plane For Those Short Recreational Flights.The Piper Archer II is one of the Piper Aircraft series of two and four seat airplanes. They are part of the family of light aircraft with single engine piston powered airplanes. They were originally designed for flight training, air taxi service, and for recreational and personal use. The Piper Archer II is all metal, unpressurized, four seat, aircraft with a low mounted wing and tricycle landing gear. It has a single door on the co-pilot side, which is entered by stepping on the wing. It first appeared in 1960 and is still in production today. Over the years since 1960 the plane has been updated to meet current demands for more horsepower and more leg room. The fuel capacity has also been upgraded to provide for longer flights. The Piper Archer II continues to have good resale value and the popularity of the plane makes it in demand for pilots looking for a good used airplane. Since 1960 the Piper Aircraft Company has built over 40 different variants of the Piper Archer II. It remains a solid aircraft with a very outstanding reputation from both professional pilots and recreational pilots. The Piper Archer II has a cruising speed of 125 knots, powered by a 180 horsepower Lycoming O-360 engine. The empty weight is listed at 1416 pounds and the maximum gross weight is 2550 pounds. It has a maximum of 48 gallons of fuel. By 1968 the cockpit was modified to replace the "push-pull" style throttle with a more modern style with levers. A third window was added to each side, giving the airplane a more modern look and a more sleek design. The Piper Archer II is a fun recreational aircraft. There are many clubs that own the Piper Archer II and have nothing but praise for the plane and its service record. As a matter of fact some sources suggest it is the most popular plane owned by aircraft clubs in the United States. There are a couple of guys who own a Piper Archer II from the Buffalo area and swear by the airplane. Every weekend, that they get the chance they fly to the east side of Ohio for golf trips. They love to fly over to the small airports, especially along the Ohio River and then get in a round of golf and some lunch. The flight is about two hours and makes the perfect little trip for their Piper Archer II. One guy makes the flight over, and then they trade places for the flight back. It makes for a great adventure! |