Piper PA-44 Seminole

The Piper Seminole is usually the first taste of multi engine flight that pilots with Civil receive. It is a modern, reliable and relatively easy plane to handle, thus making it a perfect twin engine trainer. The Seminole shares the same handling qualities of the Warrior and Arrow with similar attitudes, however the added power offers cruise speeds of up to 160knots. Its low cost and ease of flight also make it a very capable instrument trainer and it is the popular choice at Civil for this purpose.
Making its first flight in 1976 the Seminole is basically a modified Arrow airframe fitted with two 180hp engines. Originally designed as a business aircraft it found more of a niche in training. Its accommodation for four and low operating cost compared to similar twins makes the Seminole versatile as an instrument trainer, commercial trainer, light charter aircraft and private touring aircraft. Not only will flying the Seminole sharpen your skills and reactions it is also enjoyable and exhilarating.