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Trainer role

Aircraft commonly used for checkride prep

Aircraft used as primary trainers for checkride prep at flight schools, ATOs, and clubs worldwide. The Aviatize directory captures specifications, operating economics, and configuration notes for each type.

13 aircraft listed

Cessna (Textron Aviation) 172 Skyhawk

172 Skyhawk

Cessna (Textron Aviation)

Single-engine piston

Power
180hp
Fuel
100LL avgas
Ab-initio / PPLIFR ratingDiscovery flights+2
Cessna (Textron Aviation) 182 Skylane

182 Skylane

Cessna (Textron Aviation)

Single-engine piston

Power
230hp
Fuel
100LL avgas
High-performance ratingIFR ratingCheckride prep
Cirrus Aircraft SR20 / SR22 / SR22T

SR20 / SR22 / SR22T

Cirrus Aircraft

Single-engine piston

Power
310hp
Fuel
100LL avgas
Ab-initio / PPLIFR ratingHigh-performance rating+2
Diamond Aircraft Industries DA40 / DA40 NG / DA40 XLT

DA40 / DA40 NG / DA40 XLT

Diamond Aircraft Industries

Single-engine piston

Power
168hp
Fuel
Jet-A (diesel piston)
Ab-initio / PPLIFR ratingCheckride prep+1
Diamond Aircraft Industries DA42 Twin Star

DA42 Twin Star

Diamond Aircraft Industries

Multi-engine piston

Power
336hp
Fuel
Jet-A (diesel piston)
Multi-engine ratingIFR ratingComplex rating+2
Hélicoptères Guimbal Cabri G2

Cabri G2

Hélicoptères Guimbal

Helicopter (piston)

Power
145hp
Fuel
100LL avgas
Ab-initio / PPLCheckride prep
Mooney International M20 family
Limited revival

M20 family

Mooney International

Single-engine piston

Power
280hp
Fuel
100LL avgas
Complex ratingHigh-performance ratingIFR rating+1
Piper Aircraft PA-28 Cherokee / Warrior / Archer / Dakota

PA-28 Cherokee / Warrior / Archer / Dakota

Piper Aircraft

Single-engine piston

Power
180hp
Fuel
100LL avgas
Ab-initio / PPLIFR ratingDiscovery flights+1
Piper Aircraft PA-28R Arrow

PA-28R Arrow

Piper Aircraft

Single-engine piston

Power
200hp
Fuel
100LL avgas
Complex ratingIFR ratingCheckride prep
Piper Aircraft PA-44 Seminole

PA-44 Seminole

Piper Aircraft

Multi-engine piston

Power
360hp
Fuel
100LL avgas
Multi-engine ratingIFR ratingComplex rating+1
Robinson Helicopter Company R22 / R44 family

R22 / R44 family

Robinson Helicopter Company

Helicopter (piston)

Power
145hp
Fuel
100LL avgas
Ab-initio / PPLCheckride prepDiscovery flights
Schweizer Aircraft (RSG, formerly Sikorsky) Schweizer 300 / Sikorsky S-300
Limited revival

Schweizer 300 / Sikorsky S-300

Schweizer Aircraft (RSG, formerly Sikorsky)

Helicopter (piston)

Power
180hp
Fuel
100LL avgas
Ab-initio / PPLCheckride prep
Tecnam P2008 / P2010

P2008 / P2010

Tecnam

Single-engine piston

Power
180hp
Fuel
100LL avgas
Ab-initio / PPLIFR ratingCheckride prep+1
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