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IFR Trainer

Piper PA-28-151 Warrior

A meticulously maintained, fully IFR-equipped Warrior — the perfect instrument trainer.

$170 / hr wet · 20-hour block rate (wet)

The perfect IFR trainer.

N8786C is a beautifully equipped IFR Piper Warrior — meticulously maintained and ready to fly. Classic paint, fresh interior, and a panel built for serious instrument work. If you're heading for your Instrument rating, this is the airplane you want.

  • Classic paint scheme paired with a new modern interior.
  • Fully IFR-equipped — perfect for the Instrument rating and IFR currency.
  • Pilots consistently rate Charlie as their favorite in the fleet.
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Cross-country capable. Real-world capable.

With 48 gallons of fuel and a 110 KIAS cruise, N8786C is just as much an instrument-platform cross-country airplane as it is a trainer. Shoot approaches, log actual, and build real IFR time in an airplane that's clean enough to enjoy.

An IFR panel that goes the distance.

N8786C carries the same proven IFR avionics stack as our other Warrior — meaning you can train, earn your rating, and stay current in one familiar cockpit.

  • Garmin GNS 430W GPS/NAV/COM with Garmin 106A CDI.
  • Garmin GTX 330ES transponder with ADS-B Out.
  • MK12D nav with Glide Slope, ID-825 CDI, and AV-30 MFD.
  • PS Engineering stereo audio panel with Bluetooth.

Specifications

Piper PA-28-151 Warrior N8786C

Empty Weight1,336 lbs
Gross Weight2,325 lbs
Maximum Payload948 lbs
Fuel Capacity48 gallons
Engine1 × 150 HP Lycoming O-320
Best Cruise Speed110 KIAS
Best Range626 NM
Fuel Burn @ 75%9.0 GPH
Stall Speed58 KIAS
Rate of Climb649 FPM
Service Ceiling12,700 ft
Takeoff Distance1,065 ft
Landing Distance595 ft
Takeoff over 50 ft Obstacle1,760 ft
Landing over 50 ft Obstacle1,115 ft

Specifications are nominal — actual performance varies with weight, density altitude, and configuration.

Ready to fly N8786C?

Book a checkout flight, a discovery lesson, or your next training block today.