The Piper Archer flies beautifully and is very ... And for many pilots new to transportation flying, the slow landing speeds, fixed gear and stable flight characteristics of the Archer are welcome ...

The fixed landing gear eliminates the complexity of retractable gear, making it easier to focus on basic flying skills. The ...

According to a report from the Portland Press Herald, landing gear weighing about 100 pounds broke off a twin-engine Piper Navajo plane on Tuesday evening. The plane's wheel hurtled from the sky ...