With 44 aircraft and an average age of 10 years, you can understand why we are proud of our fleet. Our airplanes are equipped with Garmin G-1000, Avidyne Integra and Aspen Evolution so you will learn the intricacies of flying a glass-cockpit equipped aircraft.
As of May 2019, our fleet is composed of:
| Aircraft | Equipment | Fleet Count |
Average |
| Piper Archer TX | G-1000 | 8 | 2013 |
| Piper Warrior | Avidyne | 8 | 2008 |
| Piper Warrior | Aspen | 11 | 1988 |
| Piper Seminole | Avidyne Aspen |
4 |
2007 |
| Aurora Citabria | Round Dial | 1 | 2003 |
Powered by the 180HP Lycoming 0-360-A4M, the Archer can cruise at a speed of 128ktsa / 237 km/h with plenty of power to provide for the needs of flight training. The G1000 avionics system as standard instrumentation provides a great mix of low workload and high technology. The special flight school interior, and the aircraft overall, is well suited to stand up to the rigors that are associated with flight training.
Powered by two 180HP Lycoming O-360, the Piper Seminole has clearly established itself to be the best multi-engine trainer available today. With over twenty years of proven service, both students and instructors can appreciate its ability to perform advanced maneuvers and procedures skillfully and safely.
Airplanes are fun, so are simulators! With a mix of Frasca and RedBird products, Florida Tech owns 11 flight simulators to get your training done quickly and effectively.
As of May 2019, our simulator fleet is composed of:
| Simulator | Aircraft Simulated |
Fleet Count |
| Frasca 242 | Piper Seminole | 2 |
| Frasca Mentor | Piper Archer/Warrior | 2 |
| RedBird MCX | Piper Archer/Warrior | 4 |
| RedBird TD | Piper Archer/Warrior | 2 |
| RedBird CrossWind | Piper Archer/Warrior |
1 |
Back in 2013, Florida Tech and Piper Aircraft entered into an agreement allowing for an option to purchase 28 training aircraft over a 5 year term. As of February 2014, Florida Tech has already purchased 14 aircraft under the agreement, 13 Piper Archer TX G-1000 and 1 Piper Seminole G-1000.
The overall goal of the Piper Aviation Career Alliance is to provide better opportunities for graduates from aviation programs and other programs that are offered through the university. Aside from a fleet of new aircraft, the Alliance provides for opportunities for students and graduates by offering scholarships, internships, mentoring, and career interviews.
Our team of experienced aviators are here to help you get the information you need. Please contact our admissions team for more information about flight training in Florida, our flight training courses, pricing and more!
