Piper Warrior II 161

Advanced Trainer

The advanced single engine trainer at Ormond Beach Aviation is the Piper Warrior II, of which we have three. A larger, heavier, faster aircraft than the Cessna 150, it seats four people. All our Pipers are fully equipped for IFR, and like the Cessnas, are maintained to FAA commercial standards.

Top speed: about 145 MPH/126kts/235Km/hr

Cruise speed: about 135 MPH/115kts/215Km/hr

Engine: Lycoming O-320, four cylinders, 160 HP (displacement 320 cubic inches, or about 5.3 liters).

Seats: Four

Normal fuel consumption: about 8.5 US Gallons per hour/35 liters per hour (varies with throttle setting)

Normal range with safety reserves: about 5 hours, or about 675 miles assuming zero wind (varies widely with speed, altitude and throttle settings)

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7/28/00