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Some of us who don't know anything, really, about small private planes may still have a hazy notion that 'Piper' has something to do with aircraft. Others can surf the web and find out about the Cub, the first airplane within the reach of the common man. In the 1930s, the Cub was the Model T of the airplane industry. The company is still making planes today, and Piper Malibu training is for those who want to fly one of them.
However, a little time spent surfing the net and you have the story: the Piper Cub was the first low-cost, easy-to-operate, private airplane mass-produced for the general public. Actually, the company history is pretty interesting, mainly from the 'It's not easy to succeed in business' angle. The company endured the loss of one of its founders in a plane crash, several mega-wrangles of top executives, what appears to be hostile take-overs more than once, a war, a flood, bankruptcy, and finally foreign ownership.
However, the light airplanes this company is known for continue to be manufactured in Vero Beach, Florida, and bought by amateur and professional pilots all over the world. Training can begin in a simulator customized to faithfully portray the interior of a particular type of plane. The simulation gives virtual take-off, approach, and landing experiences.
In-plane training is also available, some of it manufacturer-approved. There are probably rules about how many hours need to be spent flying with an instructor and then solo before a license is granted. Again, this information is on the internet.
The pictures online show truly beautiful little planes slicing through the air. Their claim to fame, however, is founded on more than good looks. They have a relatively low initial cost, offer great fuel economy, and are easy to operate and maintain. (There are courses in aircraft maintenance, too, if you'd rather stay on the ground.) The Malibu is a single-engine model, like several others in the product line. Technical information on turbo-charging, horsepower, and other details are posted for those who are mechanically-minded.
The irony is that those of us old enough to know about the Cub probably are turned off when simulator training is mentioned. However, all the kids who grew up with computer games probably can't wait to try it. Customer representatives for the training centers can explain how and why a simulator is a valuable tool.
The internet is great. Anyone with even the faintest desire to fly a small plane high above the earth can learn all about the models available. They can find out about courses in Florida, Arizona, and Texas. They may even be able to find other instruction at a local airport, although it might not be factory-approved. There's a lot of ways to get questions answered, either by reading the company home page, by reading reviews of training posted by former students, or by taking advantage of the contact information.
The Malibu, the Meridian, the Mirage, the Matrix. These are only some of the Piper aircraft, which total almost 150,000 since the first Cub in 1927. An impressive number of those planes are still flying. If you think piloting a small plane high above the earth (the Mirage has a pressurized cabin) sounds like fun, check out this enduring company and its new models. Then see what's involved in the training programs offered and approved by the factory.
However, a little time spent surfing the net and you have the story: the Piper Cub was the first low-cost, easy-to-operate, private airplane mass-produced for the general public. Actually, the company history is pretty interesting, mainly from the 'It's not easy to succeed in business' angle. The company endured the loss of one of its founders in a plane crash, several mega-wrangles of top executives, what appears to be hostile take-overs more than once, a war, a flood, bankruptcy, and finally foreign ownership.
However, the light airplanes this company is known for continue to be manufactured in Vero Beach, Florida, and bought by amateur and professional pilots all over the world. Training can begin in a simulator customized to faithfully portray the interior of a particular type of plane. The simulation gives virtual take-off, approach, and landing experiences.
In-plane training is also available, some of it manufacturer-approved. There are probably rules about how many hours need to be spent flying with an instructor and then solo before a license is granted. Again, this information is on the internet.
The pictures online show truly beautiful little planes slicing through the air. Their claim to fame, however, is founded on more than good looks. They have a relatively low initial cost, offer great fuel economy, and are easy to operate and maintain. (There are courses in aircraft maintenance, too, if you'd rather stay on the ground.) The Malibu is a single-engine model, like several others in the product line. Technical information on turbo-charging, horsepower, and other details are posted for those who are mechanically-minded.
The irony is that those of us old enough to know about the Cub probably are turned off when simulator training is mentioned. However, all the kids who grew up with computer games probably can't wait to try it. Customer representatives for the training centers can explain how and why a simulator is a valuable tool.
The internet is great. Anyone with even the faintest desire to fly a small plane high above the earth can learn all about the models available. They can find out about courses in Florida, Arizona, and Texas. They may even be able to find other instruction at a local airport, although it might not be factory-approved. There's a lot of ways to get questions answered, either by reading the company home page, by reading reviews of training posted by former students, or by taking advantage of the contact information.
The Malibu, the Meridian, the Mirage, the Matrix. These are only some of the Piper aircraft, which total almost 150,000 since the first Cub in 1927. An impressive number of those planes are still flying. If you think piloting a small plane high above the earth (the Mirage has a pressurized cabin) sounds like fun, check out this enduring company and its new models. Then see what's involved in the training programs offered and approved by the factory.