The Facts About Piper Matrix Flight Training

Sunday, April 27, 2014

By Eloise Hewitt


There are many four-seater aircraft in the skies. When you want something that is a step up in size and luxury, a Piper Matrix might be the answer. It is unique in that the propellers are located on the front of the plane. The 350 horsepower engine offers plenty of power for speed and stability. Pilots and owners are encouraged to take part in Piper Matrix flight training is offered in several locations, but is worth the time and cost to participate in the instruction.

The Piper is a powerful aircraft, but that is not the only thing it has in its favor. In its class, it has the most interior cabin space. The exterior features an attractive airstair entrance. Inside, the cabin features access to the baggage compartment and a work table that is built in. Passengers can make use of the two 110-outlets. There is also individual reading lights for passengers and attractive LED strip lighting.

The Piper Cub was the first model launched by Piper in 1937. Since then, the model line has expanded to include examples of many aircraft suitable for personal or business air transportation. It is understood that those who purchase a Matrix will probably have already gone through ground school and flying lessons. Additional instruction to operate the Piper is necessary. As with the original instruction, ground and air education is necessary.

Finding a qualified pilot's course is not always easy. It's important to do your research to check out the qualifications of the facilities, the equipment and the trainers. The cost of the instruction may be an issue that will affect your choice of a ground school and initial airborne experiences. You can look online for information about the instructional facilities in your area. Usually higher learning institutions do not offer such courses, but there may be community colleges nearby that work to train pilots.

Before taking the instruction for operating a Matrix, the pilot must have already attained instrument ratings and they must be current. Pilot trainees should have more than five hundred "Pilot-in-Command" hours. Instructors also recommend that the student be familiar with the flight manual before beginning the formal coursework.

A course will be spread over three or more days and include multiple topics. Typically, the instruction will cover subjects both in the classroom and in the air. Some of the expected topics are power plant management, optional equipment, checklist for engines and propellers, flying in icing conditions, fuel systems, loading the aircraft, emergency procedures checklist, landing gear, systems failure and emergency procedures checklist. In addition, the instructors will present materials on VMC and IMC profiles, emergency procedures, deicing, controls and wing flaps, flight planning, fuel management, electrical systems, high altitude flight and weight and balance procedures.

A second aspect of training is called "recurrent instruction". It may only last for a few hours. It can include topics such as aircraft performance, wing flaps, the fuel system, flight controls and propellers and engines.

Choosing the instruction that meets specific guidelines for the Matrix planes will improve the operational safety. When best use is made of the components of the plane, maximum performance is achieved. The plane reflects the best in style and power for its size.




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