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Blogs & Guides 1
February 28, 2023

In Your Own Words: Share Your Piper Story

Piper Aircraft has a long and storied history of producing quality aircraft that pilots around the world have come to love. But what’s truly set Piper apart over the decades is the vibrant and supportive community of aircraft owners who have become a part of the Piper family. Whether they’re exploring new destinations, experiencing new…

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Blogs & Guides 2
January 23, 2023

Customer Profile: Kyle Hooker’s M-Class Journey

Earlier this month, Kyle Hooker pulled onto the Piper Aircraft ramp in his beautiful M500. Waiting for him was M600/SLS serial number 232, painted with stunning orange accents to match his company’s signature color. As both Executive Chairman and Chief Pilot of Tibbetts Lumber Co. LLC and Cox Lumber Ltd., he knows the right aircraft…

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A Piper Archer trainer aircraft flying in the clouds.
January 11, 2023

How to Become a Pilot: Learn if Aviation is the Right Career for You

Are you dreaming of becoming a pilot? The thrill of exploring the world from above is something that many people aspire to experience. But becoming a pilot isn’t just about having a dream — it’s about putting in the time, money, and effort to make that dream a reality. Whether you’re interested in becoming a…

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Family disembarking a Piper M350 aircraft
December 12, 2022

What You Need to Know About 100% Aircraft Bonus Depreciation

In 2017, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) implemented a range of new tax policies, among which was a 100% bonus depreciation policy on certain assets including qualifying aircraft. This allows aircraft owners to deduct the total purchase expenses of their aircraft within the first year of operation, rather than in small amounts throughout…

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A pilot preparing a Piper aircraft for takeoff
November 4, 2022

Do You Know What It Takes to Be a Pilot? [Quiz]

“Should I become a pilot?” — If you’ve asked yourself this question before but weren’t sure where to start to find your answer, you’ve come to the right place. Read more to learn about what skills/training is required, the salary ranges to expect and more to help you determine if a career in aviation is…

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Flight student and flight instructor training in an Archer TX trainer aircraft
October 11, 2022

4 Top Channels to Attract the Best Prospective Student Pilots

When it comes to marketing your flight school successfully, it’s essential to meet your prospective students where they are — both online and offline, which often means a variety of outlets. Utilizing multiple channels helps your flight school’s messaging reach these prospects throughout all stages of their decision-making process, keeping you top of mind. Here…

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Flight training students walking on the runway
September 21, 2022

The Demand for Pilots Is Skyrocketing: 3 Ways to Prepare Your Flight School Now

For the past several years, a growing airline pilot shortage has created a gap between the supply of professional pilots and the demand for commercial flights. The existing shortage was exacerbated in 2020, when the COVID-19 pandemic led to disruptions in flight school programs and recruitment — leading to fewer new pilots joining the industry…

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A Piper Seminole Trainer aircraft from Auburn University
September 20, 2022

Your Flight School Recruitment Checklist: 5 Ways to Take Your School to New Heights

A good flight school is nothing without enthusiastic, highly qualified students. But you won’t get them through the doors without having a robust flight school recruitment process to convince prospective flight students that your school provides the best training possible. Each new application cycle is a time to assess your recruitment program and look for…

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Flight training student and teacher in a cockpit
August 30, 2022

3 Unbeatable Benefits of Joining the Piper Flight School Alliance

Piper is one of the most recognizable and trusted names in flight training. Students are looking for schools that offer Piper fleets, and by joining the Piper Flight School Alliance, you’ll be more attractive to future students — and more visible, being listed among the elite flight schools displayed on our website and promotional materials,…

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Blogs & Guides 4
August 26, 2022

3 Reasons to Learn to Fly in a Piper Trainer Aircraft

For the past 85 years, Piper has been one of the most trusted manufacturers of general aviation aircraft. Over those decades, thousands of pilots have learned to fly in a Piper — but why after so many years do pilots still choose to train in Piper aircraft? Piper Trainers are designed to make your flight…

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August 23, 2022

Piper Aircraft and CAE to Collaborate on Electric Archer STC

It’s no secret that CO2 emissions pose a very real threat to our climate and future, with the transportation industry playing a key role in the production of greenhouse gasses. Aviation, in particular, is a significant contributor to global CO2 emissions — in 2019, the industry was responsible for 2.8% of global emissions. (While this…

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Paige Bishop, a Piper Intern, in the cockpit of a Piper aircraft.
August 18, 2022

My Life as a Piper Intern: Paige

I came into my position as a Sales and Marketing Intern for Piper Aircraft this summer slightly anxious about what was to come. However, from the moment that I arrived in Vero Beach, I was welcomed with kindness and treated like family. I quickly realized that Piper Aircraft is a company that values its people…

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