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

172 Skyhawk

Cessna (Textron Aviation)

Single-engine piston

Power: 180hp
Fuel: 100LL avgas

Ab-initio / PPLIFR ratingDiscovery flights+2

182 Skylane

Cessna (Textron Aviation)

Single-engine piston

Power: 230hp
Fuel: 100LL avgas

High-performance ratingIFR ratingCheckride prep

SR20 / SR22 / SR22T

Cirrus Aircraft

Single-engine piston

Power: 310hp
Fuel: 100LL avgas

Ab-initio / PPLIFR ratingHigh-performance rating+2

DA40 / DA40 NG / DA40 XLT

Diamond Aircraft Industries

Single-engine piston

Power: 168hp
Fuel: Jet-A (diesel piston)

Ab-initio / PPLIFR ratingCheckride prep+1

DA42 Twin Star

Diamond Aircraft Industries

Multi-engine piston

Power: 336hp
Fuel: Jet-A (diesel piston)

Multi-engine ratingIFR ratingComplex rating+2

Cabri G2

Hélicoptères Guimbal

Helicopter (piston)

Power: 145hp
Fuel: 100LL avgas

Ab-initio / PPLCheckride prep

Limited revival

M20 family

Mooney International

Single-engine piston

Power: 280hp
Fuel: 100LL avgas

Complex ratingHigh-performance ratingIFR rating+1

PA-28 Cherokee / Warrior / Archer / Dakota

Piper Aircraft

Single-engine piston

Power: 180hp
Fuel: 100LL avgas

Ab-initio / PPLIFR ratingDiscovery flights+1

PA-28R Arrow

Piper Aircraft

Single-engine piston

Power: 200hp
Fuel: 100LL avgas

Complex ratingIFR ratingCheckride prep

PA-44 Seminole

Piper Aircraft

Multi-engine piston

Power: 360hp
Fuel: 100LL avgas

Multi-engine ratingIFR ratingComplex rating+1

R22 / R44 family

Robinson Helicopter Company

Helicopter (piston)

Power: 145hp
Fuel: 100LL avgas

Ab-initio / PPLCheckride prepDiscovery flights

Limited revival

Schweizer 300 / Sikorsky S-300

Schweizer Aircraft (RSG, formerly Sikorsky)

Helicopter (piston)

Power: 180hp
Fuel: 100LL avgas

Ab-initio / PPLCheckride prep

P2008 / P2010

Tecnam

Single-engine piston

Power: 180hp
Fuel: 100LL avgas

Ab-initio / PPLIFR ratingCheckride prep+1

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