Is Piper Tomahawk a safe plane?

Safety record According to the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association Air Safety Foundation, which published a Safety Highlight report on the Piper Tomahawk, the Piper Tomahawk has a one-third lower accident rate per flying hour than the comparable Cessna 150/152 series of two-place benchmark trainers.

Why was the Piper Tomahawk called a Traumahawk?

Perhaps no other certificated, spins-approved trainer has generated as much controversy in recent years as the Piper Tomahawk. With fewer than 2500 copies produced from 1978 through 1982, the airplane has sparked international debate regarding its stall and spin characteristics, earning it the nickname Traumahawk.

How much does a Piper Tomahawk cost?

On Trade-A-Plane, there are just a few Tomahawks up for sale, ranging from about $25,000 to $33,000, and on Barnstormers there are postings for the aircraft and aircraft parts as well. According to username “kyleb” on Pilots of America, the annuals for the Piper Tomahawk are fairly cheap (about $800).

What engine is in a Piper Tomahawk?

Lycoming O-235Piper PA-38 Tomahawk / Engine type

The aircraft is powered by a Lycoming O-235-L2C and is rated at 112 horsepower. It is a four cylinder, normally aspirated, direct drive, air cooled, horizontally opposed, carburetor equipped engine.

How much is a Boeing 727?

Taking the average of the two sources, a 727-200 (advanced) manufactured between 1978-1983 costs $6.4 million.

What is the useful load of a Cessna 150?

The Cessna 150 has an average empty weight of 1,122 pounds and a gross weight of 1600 pounds, meaning its effective useful load is around 478 pounds. It has a typical fuel capacity of 26 gallons which means the full fuel useful load is approximately 322 pounds.

How fast does a Piper Cherokee 140 fly?

96 to 102 knots
Typical real-world cruise speeds range anywhere from 96 to 102 knots, even though the book calls for 115 knots at 75 percent power. Pilots count on burning about 9 GPH at 75 percent, 7 to 8 GPH at 65 percent.

Are any Boeing 707 still flying?

Boeing 707s still in service The Boeing 707 is not in regular airline service anymore. TWA operated the last commercial flight in the US in 1983, but it stayed in commercial use with other – Iranian Saha Airlines operated it until 2013. US operator Omega Air still operates three 707s as refueling aircraft.

How much is a 747?

According to Boeing’s current list prices, a brand new 747-8 would be worth $418.4 million, while its freighter sister is listed slightly higher at $419.2 million.

How many miles can a Cessna 150 fly?

A light Cessna aircraft can go about 200 miles on a tank.

What is the useful load of a Cessna 172?

The Cessna 172 has an average empty weight of 1,691 pounds and a gross weight of 2,450 pounds, meaning its effective useful load is around 759 pounds. It has a typical fuel capacity of 56 gallons which means the full fuel useful load is approximately 423 pounds.