About The Plane

Your classroom is a 1946 Piper Super Cruiser, also known as a PA12. It is powered by a Lycoming O-235 producing 100 hp. It is an honest forgiving airplane. However it is not so forgiving that it hides your mistakes like so many of today’s training aircraft. Rather this is an aircraft that rewards its pilot for his (or her!!) skill. If you never “Got the Hang” of coordinated flight, you will in this aircraft!!

The plane was restored by Joe (an FAA certified Airframe and Powerplant mechanic) in 2003. While the plane is truly a classic, it has been updated where appropriate.

1) The engine is freshly overhauled and complies with all modern FAA directives.

2) The plane has modern anti-collision warning strobes.

1) The avionics include state-of-the-art radio, GPS, and mode C transponder. This enables the aircraft to operate safely in all airspace.