Fleet
Centennial currently maintains a fleet consisting of one Cessna 152, four Cessna 172s (our primary flight trainer), one Piper Arrow and one Piper Seneca I. This mix of airplanes represents the most common types that are likely to be encountered by our graduates.
Cessna 152
| Number in Fleet | 1 (C-GYBG) |
|---|---|
| Maximum Passenger | 1 |
| Cruise Speed | 110 mph |
| Maximum Payload | 540 lbs |
| Maximum Range | 360 Miles |
| Rental Rate | $114/hour |
Centennial Flight Centre has a 152 as an alternative to the 172. It is a slightly less-expensive option for training as well as time-building. It is equipped with the same radio communication and navigation equipment as the 172's.
Part of its economy comes from the fact that it is a two-seater and it can be cramped for larger people. As well, it has somewhat reduced carrying capacity, range and performance when compared to the 172.
Cessna 172
| Number in Fleet | 4 (C-FCZA, C-GIYT, C-GXAA, C-GBNB) |
|---|---|
| Maximum Passengers | 3 |
| Cruise Speed | 115 mph |
| Maximum Payload | 900 lbs |
| Maximum Range | 400 Miles |
| Rental Rate | $129/hour |
Centennial Flight Centre uses the Cessna 172 Skyhawk as its primary trainer (instead of the Cessna 152, Beech or Piper aircraft). We have found that the four seat C-172 has some great advantages over its smaller two seat counterparts:
- The C-172 is a quieter and roomier aircraft which makes for a better learning environment. All our aircraft are equipped with excellent, four place, voice-activated intercoms for comfortable communications between student and instructor.
- The C-172 is more stable in most flight regimes.
- Larger or heavier people are not restricted by aircraft size or performance.
- The C-172 carries more fuel, more people, and more baggage while offering better performance.
- Due to the fact that you have completed your training on the C-172, upon completion you will already be checked out on a four seat aircraft. This will save you money and allow you to be safer when carrying passengers thanks to the experience already acquired.
- The Cessna 172 Skyhawk is the world's most popular four seat aircraft and with the extra performance, can get to and from the training area in a shorter period of time than the smaller two seaters.
Piper Arrow
| Number in Fleet | 1 (C-GFLY) |
|---|---|
| Maximum Passengers | 3 |
| Cruise Speed | 160 mph |
| Maximum Payload | 1,000 lbs |
| Maximum Range | 600 miles |
| Rental Rate | $178/hour |
The Arrow is a very comfortable 4 person cross-country airplane. With more power and speed as well as a larger, roomier cabin than a 172 it also works very well for mountain check-outs. The constant speed propellor and retractable gear position it well as a perfect transition between the basic 172 trainer and our Seneca. With a very similar panel and SOPs that are complimentary to the Seneca's, it can also be used for part of the IFR training program.
Piper Seneca I
| Number in Fleet | 1 (C-GNJX) |
|---|---|
| Maximum Passengers | 5 |
| Cruise Speed | 160 mph |
| Maximum Payload | 1200 lbs |
| Maximum Range | 650 Miles |
| Rental Rate | $278/hour |
The Seneca is used by many charter and freight companies and is frequently one of the first multi-engine planes that a rookie charter pilot will fly. This makes for training that is similar to the real-world experiences that will follow graduation.
Centennial has chosen the Piper Seneca because it is a stable platform for Multi-Engine and IFR training. The Seneca gives the student exposure to single-engine characteristics, performance data and aircraft systems that best represent the twin-engine aeroplanes used by commercial operators today.