Aircraft Rental

Get access to reliable training aircraft on your own schedule, no instructor required. Rent our Cherokee PA28‑180 wet at an affordable rate and keep building hours toward your next certificate.

Rental Rates

Wet Rate: $170/hour

  • We supply the qualified pilot (CFI checkout required)

  • Fuel & oil billed separately at current rates

  • Headsets and basic equipment provided

Cherokee 180 - Aircraft Rental Specs

Aircraft Overview

Our Piper Cherokee PA-28-180 is a stable, reliable, and efficient single-engine trainer - perfect for private, instrument, and commercial training. With predictable handling and low operating costs, it has been a general aviation favorite for decades.

Engine & Performance

  • Engine: Lycoming O-360 (carbureted, 4-cylinder)

  • Horsepower: 180 HP

  • Propeller: Fixed-pitch

  • Cruise Speed: ~95–110 knots Indicated

  • Climb Rate: ~900–1400 fpm

Fuel & Range

  • Fuel Capacity: 50 gallons total / 48 usable

  • Fuel Burn: ~8–10 gallons per hour

  • Range: ~500–600 NM (depending on power setting & conditions)

  • Endurance: ~5 hours with reserves

  • Seats: 4

Weights

  • Useful Load: ~1,023 lbs

  • Empty Weight: ~1,377

  • Max Takeoff Weight: 2,400 lbs

Avionics Suite

Primary Flight Displays

  • Dual Garmin G5s (Attitude Indicator + HSI)
    • Solid-state, reliable PFD/MFD combo
    • Perfect for instrument approaches

Navigation & Communication

  • Garmin GPS 530W
    • WAAS-enabled IFR GPS
    • Full approach capability (LPV, LNAV/VNAV, LNAV)

  • Garmin GTR 205 COM Radio
    • Clean, crisp comms
    • Dedicated standby monitoring

Transponder & ADS-B

  • Stratus ESG Transponder
    • ADS-B Out for full airspace compliance

Charging & Mounting

  • Two Stratus Chargers
    • USB + USB-C
    • Dual-port charging for tablets/phones

  • Window Suction-Cup iPad Mount
    • Ideal for EFBs (ForeFlight, Garmin Pilot, etc.)