Piper PA-28 Cherokee (Warrior/Archer/Cadet variant likely)

2h ago · © Cundy88

Classic Piper PA-28 Cherokee (G-LIZI) on the ramp, a mainstay of flight schools and private operators, ready for another sortie.

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Aircraft

PA-28 Cherokee (Warrior/Archer/Cadet variant likely) PA28

White with red and blue stripes, flying club-style; appears to have a club or training organization crest on the tail

G-LIZI

Registration

Manufacturer

Piper

Gear

Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max back triple camera 6.765mm f/1.78

Achievements

Vintage Voyager

Badge earned

Photo grade

Silver

Score: 80.0

You captured a clean full side profile with registration readable; overcast skies give flat light but details are clear.

Location

Signature Hangar Gate 5

London Luton Airport · LTN/EGGW

51.8782, -0.3823

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London Luton Airport LTN

Airport

Insights

Aviation History

The Piper PA-28 series is one of the most successful training and touring light aircraft families in aviation history, widely used by flying clubs and flight schools worldwide since 1960.

Fleet Rarity

Not rare; over 32,000 PA-28 series built, still in widespread use.

Record Flights

Commonly used for cross-country training flights, but not for record-breaking performance.

Safety & Events

Has been involved in numerous training and light GA incidents, but nothing globally notable specific to this registration or airframe.

Future Outlook

Likely to continue in service with a flying club or training school, as these models are robust and parts are widely available.

Specifications

Lycoming O-320 series (most common for Warrior); details not clearly visible in photo

Engine

10.7 m

Wingspan

7.24 m

Length

1,078 km

Range

201 km/h

Speed

4 passengers (including pilot)

Capacity

1,157 kg

MTOW

2.24 m

Height

160 hp (119 kW) for O-320 engines

Thrust

67-72 dB (typical, depends on variant; not ICAO stage 4/5 rated)

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