MAK Aviation aircraft

Piper PA28-161 Cherokee Warrior II ▼

Another highly successful member of the Piper Cherokee range, engineered to deliver an inexpensive aeroplane offering benign (safe) flight characteristics and respectable performance, the Piper Warrior II first rolled off the production line in 1977. The Warrior is primarily distinguished from the Cherokee predecessors by its double-tapered wing planform and two-foot-wider wingspan. Earlier Cherokee wings have the blocky, squarish, constant-chord wing planforms that came to be known as "Hershey Bar" wings. The innovative shape of the Warrior's wing means the aircraft is even more controllable in an aerodynamic stall than earlier models. Thanks to a more powerful engine delivering 10% more horsepower and those improved aerodynamics compared to earlier iterations of the Warrior, this aircraft is capable of cruising at up to 118 knots (137 mph) with a crew of four.

 Cessna C152 ▼

First delivered in 1977, the high-wing tricycle gear C152 was concieved as a modernisation of the hugely successful Cessna 150. The 152's airframe is an all-metal construction -  primarily aluminium 2024-T3 alloy - although some components such as wing tips and fairings are made from glass-reinforced plastic. Key design advantages over the 150 are increased engine power and useful load, decreased internal and external noise levels and better compatibility with lower lead content 100LL Avgas fuel - as still used in most piston aero engines today. As with the 150, the great majority of 152s were manufactured at the Cessna factory in Wichita, Kansas but a number of aircraft were also built by Reims Aviation of France. Together, the C150 and 152 are the most popular two-seat light aircraft ever built. A classic training and utility aircraft, the C152 accomodates a crew of two at a maximum cruising speed of about 107 knots (123 mph).

 Cessna C172 ▼

The Cessna 172 Skyhawk is a four-seat single-engine high-wing aircraft and arguably the most recognisable design amongst that category of aeroplanes . An immediate hit with both flying clubs and private owners worldwide, the type first flew in 1955 and is still in production today. As of 2015, in excess of 43,000 examples have been built at plants in the USA and France. In terms of longevity and popularity, the Cessna 172 is the single most successful mass produced light aircraft in history. This particular model is designed to cruise at around 139mph at sea level, or 131mph at altitude.

 Piper PA28-181 Cherokee Archer III ▼