About the Club

The Cherokee 160, officially known as the Piper PA-28-160 Cherokee, is a light, single-engine, four-seat aircraft designed for general aviation use. It was first introduced in the early 1960s as part of Piper Aircraft’s PA-28 Cherokee series, which was developed as an affordable and easy-to-fly alternative to Cessna’s high-wing aircraft.

Key Features:

    •    Engine: Lycoming O-320-B2B or similar, producing 160 horsepower

    •    Cruise Speed: ~120 knots (138 mph, 222 km/h)

    •    Range: Approximately 575 nautical miles (1,065 km)

    •    Maximum Takeoff Weight (MTOW): ~2,150 lbs (975 kg)

    •    Landing Gear: Fixed tricycle configuration

    •    Wings: Low-wing, all-metal construction with a single strutless design

    •    Fuel Capacity: Typically around 50 gallons

Performance & Use:

The Cherokee 160 is known for its stable flight characteristics, durability, and ease of handling, making it a popular choice for flight training, personal use, and time-building for pilots, while providing excellent fuel efficiency and reliability.