Introduction

The Bini Flight Training fleet has been carefully selected for utility and maximum versatility. The primary choice of Piper aircraft for training allows a student to begin in a 2 seater Piper Tomahawk or Warrior and progress right through to the twin engined Piper Seminole for commercial and instrument training. The cockpits and controls are familiar and well laid out for both the student and instructor. There are also additional types ranging from the antique De Havilland Tiger Moth to the six seater Beech Bonanza and Baron. All aircraft are maintained to a high standard and are well equipped for a variety of missions.

Choice of Training Aircraft

To help you in your selection of a training aircraft we offer the following summary:


Piper Tomahawk (PA38)

Benefits:
- This is a very economical aircraft. Mainly used for local flying and to build hours for the GFPT and Instructor rating

Disadvantages:
- Weight and balance issues for larger framed pilots
- Lower cruise speed for nav exercises

Piper Warrior (PA28)

Benefits:
- All training to PPL including Night VFR can be completed in the one aircraft
- Stable platform with benign handling
- Good aircraft to allow easy transition to retractable gear. Arrow PA28R and twin Seminole PA44
- Once licensed they are a good aircraft for local or overnight trips with passengers

Disadvantages:
- Fixed gear limits cruising speed
- Load and luggage limitations


Piper Arrow (PA28R)

Benefits:
- Ideal aircraft for transition to retractable undercarriage and constant speed propeller
- Good cross country travel aircraft for a small family
- Ideal for CPL and single engine instrument-rating training
- Stable platform
- Good array of Navaid capability


Piper Seminole (PA44)

Benefits:
- Ideal aircraft for transition to twin-engine aircraft
- Ideal for CPL and twin engine instrument-rating training
- Stable platform
- Good array of Navaid capability
- Modern GNSS units for RNAV training