Aircraft Fleet & Simulators

Academics
Aviation
BS, Professional-Pilot
Aircraft Fleet & Simulators

Aircraft Fleet

When beginning your aviation journey, the type and quality of the training aircraft available to you are essential factors to consider. Imagine stepping into a diverse fleet, each aircraft equipped with advanced avionics and safety features. As you familiarize yourself with the controls, you gain valuable experience in handling different aircraft, each with its own unique performance characteristics. This exposure can be incredibly beneficial, preparing you for a variety of aircraft in your future career. Gaining experience with cutting-edge technology is particularly advantageous, as many commercial airlines utilize similar systems. As you progress through your training, keep in mind that the variety and quality of the aircraft fleet will significantly shape your skills and experience as an aspiring aviator.

Central Washington University operates a fleet of new Piper aircraft for flight training. Private, Instrument, and Commercial pilot training utilizes Piper Archers (PA-28-181). Commercial pilot training also uses a Piper Arrow (PA-28R-201) or Piper Archers (PA-28-181) with two-axis auto pilot (Technically Advanced Aircraft) for their complex aircraft training. Commercial Multiengine training is conducted with Piper Seminoles (PA-44-180). Additionally, a Cessna 172R is utilized for spin training.

Piper Archer PA-28-181

Number in fleet: 14
- 3 Technically Advanced Aircraft
180 horsepower single engine aircraft
Equipped with Garmin G1000 NXi Avionics
Equipped with ADS-B In/Out

Piper Arrow PA-28R-201

Number in fleet: 1
200 horsepower engine
Complex Aircraft - retractable landing gear and constant-speed propeller
Equipped with Garmin G500 Avionics

Piper Seminole PA-44-180

Number in fleet: 2
Multiengine Aircraft
Two 180 horsepower engines
Equipped with Garmin G1000 NXi Avionics
- Equipped with GFC700 Autopilot
Equipped with ADS-B In/Out

Piper Warrior PA-28-151

Number in fleet: 1
IFR ready
Equipped with WAAS GPS
Traditional instrumentations

Cessna 172R

Number in fleet: 1
Equipped with GPS

Featured Aircrafts

Piper and Cessna aircraft

Simulators

Frasca RTDs (Piper Archer G1000 NXi)

This is the newest addition to our department. This simulator mocks Piper Archer with G1000 NXi; the fleet that we use in flight training. Simulator training is incorporated in our Part 141 training, which will expedite the student's flight training progress.

Main Features: