The American Winds Aircraft Fleet

New Glass, New Interiors, New Avionics, New Garmin 650s and More!

All our planes are privately hangared and protected from weather elements, maintained by our in-house maintenance staff, and regularly inspected in accordance with FAA regulations.

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Maintenance

Our new maintenance hangar and full-time in-house mechanic staff bring serious convenience to our students, including:

  • Very little downtime during inspections
  • Protection from the elements for preflight walk-arounds
  • Safety and security of locked hangar doors
  • Full-service fueling = no dragging planes over to the self-serve pumps!

Cessna 172L Fixed-Wing Single Engine

  • KLN-89B GPS Certified for IFR Enroute and Approaches
  • KAP-140 Single-Axis Autopilot Coupled to Nav/Com and GPS
  • KMA 28 Audio Panel 4-Place Intercom
  • Dual VORs with Guide Slope
  • Exterior Courtesy Lights Under the Wings
  • Fuel-Injected Lycoming IO-360 180hp Engine
  • 4 Seats
  • Useful Load = 874 lbs.

Cessna 172L Fixed-Wing Single Engine

  • KLN-89B GPS Certified for IFR Enroute and Approaches
  • KAP-140 Single-Axis Autopilot Coupled to Nav/Com and GPS
  • KMA 28 Audio Panel 4-Place Intercom
  • Dual VORs with Guide Slope
  • Exterior Courtesy Lights Under the Wings
  • Fuel-Injected Lycoming IO-360 180hp Engine
  • 4 Seats
  • Useful Load = 874 lbs.

Cessna 172M Fixed-Wing Single-Engine

  • KLN-89B GPS Certified for IFR Enroute and Approaches
  • KAP-140 Single-Axis Autopilot Coupled to Nav/Com and GPS
  • KMA 28 Audio Panel 4-Place Intercom
  • Dual VORs with Guide Slope
  • Exterior Courtesy Lights Under the Wings
  • Lycoming O-360-A4M 180hp Engine
  • 4 Seats
  • Useful Load = 874 lbs.

Piper Cherokee Fixed-Wing Single Engine

  • Dual King WX155 Nav/Com
  • King K1208 VOR/ILS Indicator
  • King 1209 VOR/LOC/Glide Scope
  • NARCO AT 150 Transponder
  • 4-Place Intercom Audio Panel
  • Lycoming O-320 160hp Engine
  • 4 Seats
  • Useful Load = XXX lbs.

Piper Cherokee Fixed-Wing Single Engine

  • Dual King WX155 Nav/Com
  • King K1208 VOR/ILS Indicator
  • King 1209 VOR/LOC/Glide Scope
  • NARCO AT 150 Transponder
  • 4-Place Intercom Audio Panel
  • Lycoming O-320 160hp Engine
  • 4 Seats
  • Useful Load = XXX lbs.

Piper Cherokee Fixed-Wing Single Engine

  • Dual King WX155 Nav/Com
  • King K1208 VOR/ILS Indicator
  • King 1209 VOR/LOC/Glide Scope
  • NARCO AT 150 Transponder
  • 4-Place Intercom Audio Panel
  • Lycoming O-320 160hp Engine
  • 4 Seats
  • Useful Load = XXX lbs.

Piper Arrow Fixed-Wing Single Engine

  • Dual King KX208 Digital Nav/Com
  • King K1208 VOR/ILS Indicator
  • King 1209 VOR/LOC/Glide Scope
  • S-Tec 55 Autopilot with Altitude Hold
  • King KT76A Transponder with Encoder
  • Garmin 150 GPS
  • King ADF
  • PM 1000 4-Place Intercom Audio Panel
  • Fuel-Injected Lycoming IO-360 200hp Engine
  • 4 Seats
  • Useful Load = XXXlbs.

Piper Warrior Fixed-Wing Single Engine

  • Dual King KX155 Digital nav/Com
  • King K1208 VOR/ILS Indicator
  • King K1209 VOR/LOC/Glide Scope
  • King KT76A Transponder with Encoder
  • PM 1000 4-place Intercom Audio Panel
  • Lycoming O-320 161hp Engine
  • 4 seats
  • Useful Load = 960 lbs.

Piper Apache Fixed-Wing Multi-Engine

  • Geronimo Conversion Package
  • 31-inch Longer Nose with Landing Light and baggage Compartment
  • Full-Coverage Doors for Landing Gear = Less Drag
  • Wing Modifications for Less Drag
  • Fiberglass Cowl = More Air to Engine = Greater Speed
  • 20% Greater Power Increase
  • Lycoming O-320 Series Engine
  • 4 Seats
  • Useful Load = XXX lbs.

Piper Seneca II Fixed-Wing Twin Engine

  • Collins AMR 20 Audio Panel with Integrated 3LMB/Annunciator
  • Dual Collins 251/351 Nav Com with Dual Glide Slopes
  • King KCS-55 HIS Slaved Sking KT 76A
  • King Transponder with DME
  • Altimatic IIIC Dual Axis Autopilot Coupled to Navs, Including Glide Slope
  • Garmin GTN 650 GPS with Moving Map
  • Insight Strikefinder
  • 128-Gallon Long-Range Fuel Capacity
  • Lopresti Cowling and Speed Mods
  • Wing Tip Strobes
  • Built-In 6-Place Oxygen
  • Engine Analyzer
  • Electric Trim and Electric Primer
  • Janitrol Combustion Heater
  • Twin 200hp Turbo Continental Engines
  • 6-Passenger Capacity with Club Seating
  • Useful Load = 1,368 lbs.

Elite Model PC-1 Flight Simulator

  • FAA-Certified Flight Training Device for Use in Satisfying Maneuvers and Procedures Under Part 61 and Part 141
  • PC-Based IFR Flight Training
  • Yoke, Rudder, Throttle and Ancillary Switch Flight Controls
  • King Silver Crown Style Avionics
  • Dual CPUs – Main Computer, Image Generator and Sound System
  • Full Cockpit, Including Seat and Instrument Panel with Dual LCD Monitor Configuration
  • External Display System = LCD Display and Stand
  • Instructor Operator Station = Desk, LCD Monitor, Keyboard, Mouse
  • Elite Version 8 AATD Software Includes 8 Aircraft Personalities From Simple, Complex to Multi-Engine Aircraft = a Broad Range of Training Capabilities