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Piper Aircraft, Inc. announced on Friday that Ogden, Utah-based Blitz Aviation has joined the Piper Flight School Alliance. Alongside the partnership, the flight school has placed an initial order for three Pilot 100i aircraft, signaling a shift from Cessna to Piper trainers. According to the Blitz Aviation website, its current fleet consists of Cessna 172s, a Piper Archer, and a Beechcraft Baron aircraft.Founded by brothers Mycah and Michael Pittman Jr., Blitz
Aviation has established itself as an emerging player in the flight training
industry, focusing on safety-driven, personalized instruction. According to the
school, the decision to modernize its fleet with Piper aircraft was heavily
influenced by the benefits offered through the Piper Flight School Alliance.
Membership provides the school with a suite of resources, including dedicated
customer support, prioritized access to parts, and collaborative marketing
initiatives designed to bolster long-term operational success.
The Pilot 100i aircraft ordered by Blitz Aviation are
scheduled for delivery in late 2026.
Based on the proven PA-28-181 airframe, the Pilot 100i is
designed to withstand the daily rigors of a flight school environment while
offering a cost-effective platform for operators. The cockpit features the
Garmin G3X touchscreen flight deck, providing students with advanced,
glass-cockpit avionics without the high maintenance costs associated with more
complex systems.
The Pilot 100i is powered by a 180-hp Lycoming IO-360-B4A
engine. It offers a maximum cruise speed of 128 knots and a range of 522
nautical miles, with a 45-minute fuel reserve. These specifications, combined
with the aircraft’s reputation for simplicity and durability, have made it a
popular choice for flight schools looking to balance performance with lower
operating costs.
By integrating the Pilot 100i into its operations, the
flight school aims to enhance the quality of its training while scaling its
capacity to meet future demand.
Piper Aircraft, headquartered in Vero Beach, Fla., continues
to leverage its Flight School Alliance program to strengthen its foothold in
the global training market.
By providing flight schools with both the hardware and the
institutional support necessary for growth, Piper aims to maintain its position
as a leading provider of flight training aircraft to aviation institutions
worldwide.
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