Piper Aircraft Completes Delivery of Archer TX Aircraft to Coast Flight Training
VERO BEACH, FL., April 30, 2019 - Piper Aircraft has completed delivery of ten (10) new Piper Archer TX single-engine trainers to San Diego based, Coast Flight Training. The Garmin G1000 equipped Archer TX is the first in a series of new aircraft acquisitions Coast is undertaking to expand its fleet to meet growing training demand. These aircraft will primarily serve students enrolled in the American Airlines Cadet Academy at Coast Flight's campus in San Diego.
"Piper Aircraft is proud that the robust Piper Archer was selected as the primary training aircraft for Coast Flight Training. These 10 aircraft will be added to an already impressive fleet of 40 aircraft and will provide the school with a training tool that has a proven track record of assisting student pilots to become full-fledged aviators," said Piper President and CEO Simon Caldecott. He added, "We look forward to continuing to support Coast Flight Training's expansion as they work towards providing quality commercial pilots to the industry.
"The Piper Archer is a relentless workhorse," said Bryan Simmons, President of Coast Flight Training. "Providing the most modern, single-engine aircraft equipped with a glass cockpit affords our students a competitive advantage for flying in the contemporary world and prepares them for a career as a professional pilot. We know we have the power to equip aspiring pilots with the greatest knowledge and technical abilities by handing them the controls to the most proficient training aircraft."
About Coast Flight Training
Coast Flight Training, in San Diego, CA, San Marcos, TX and Ozark, Alabama is a pilot training center network dedicated to creating professional and knowledgeable pilots. Our airline partners; American Airlines (Envoy Air, PSA, and Piedmont), Mesa Airlines and SkyWest Airlines, allow Coast Flight Training to offer its students airline job opportunities during training. Our locations are equipped with over 40 aircraft featuring Piper Archers, Piper Arrows, and Piper Seminoles. We offer Part 141 and Part 61 training and are TSA, Sevis and VA approved to take GI Bill benefits, international students and all domestic students. Whatever your flying goals are, the Coast Flight family will help you achieve them.
About Piper Aircraft
Piper Aircraft Inc., headquartered in Vero Beach, Fla., offers aviators throughout the world efficient and reliable single- and twin-engine aircraft. The single-engine M-Class series - the M600, M500, and M350 - offers businesses and individuals elegant performance and value. The Personal Class Seneca V, Archer LX and Archer DLX balance proven performance, efficiency, and simplicity in a piston powered aircraft. The Trainer Class Pilot 100/100i, Archer TX, Archer DX, Arrow, Seminole and Seneca V aircraft form the most complete technically-advanced line of pilot training aircraft in the world. Piper is a member of the General Aviation Manufacturers Association. To learn more about Piper Aircraft, visit the company's website at www.piper.com.
