Piper (right), Diamond (left) PA-28 Cherokee (right), DA20 Katana (left)

10 Apr 2026 · © Kiwi aviation

Piper PA-28 Cherokee and Diamond DA20 Katana parked on the grass at a GA airfield, classic trainers used by flight schools worldwide.

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Aircraft

PA-28 Cherokee (right), DA20 Katana (left) PA28 (right), DA20 (left)

White with red accents; apparent flight school scheme

LJO (RIGHT), EVG (LEFT)

Registration

Airline

Not an airline; likely flight school

Manufacturer

Piper (right), Diamond (left)

Gear

10th Generation IPad

Achievements

Vintage Voyager

Badge earned

Location

Christchurch International Airport

CHC/NZCH

-43.4890, 172.5320

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Christchurch International Airport CHC

Airport

Insights

Aviation History

Both are widely used for pilot training worldwide; the PA28 is a classic trainer and private aircraft, DA20 is a modern composite trainer.

Fleet Rarity

Very common – thousands produced and in operation.

Record Flights

No major record flights; used on short training flights.

Safety & Events

Generally have good safety records; occasional minor incidents typical for training aircraft.

Future Outlook

Will likely remain in training fleets for decades due to reliability.

Specifications

Lycoming O-360 (PA28), Rotax 912 (DA20)

Engine

10.7 m (PA28), 10.87 m (DA20)

Wingspan

7.3 m (PA28), 7.16 m (DA20)

Length

1,045 km (PA28), 915 km (DA20)

Range

201 km/h (PA28), 222 km/h (DA20)

Speed

4 passengers (PA28), 2 passengers (DA20)

Capacity

1,157 kg (PA28), 800 kg (DA20)

MTOW

2.24 m (PA28), 2.18 m (DA20)

Height

approx. 134 kW / 180 hp (PA28), approx. 74 kW / 100 hp (DA20)

Thrust

Approx ICAO Chapter 6, under 80 dB at takeoff

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