General Aviation

Piper Aircraft Ae-1

Manufacturer: Piper Aircraft

The Piper PA‑29 Papoose was a single‑engine, low‑wing training monoplane developed by Piper Aircraft in the early 1960s. Only one prototype was ever built, and the type never entered production. The aircraft featured side‑by‑side seating for a pilot and passenger, a fiberglass‑reinforced plastic airframe, and a 108‑hp Lycoming O‑235‑CIB engine. First flown in 1962, the Papoose represented Piper’s attempt to modernize its trainer lineup with advanced materials and a more powerful powerplant.

Aircraft Facts

Type Key
piper-aircraft-ae-1
Class
General Aviation
Registry Count
3
Example Registration
N49387

Specifications

Wingspan
7.62 m / 25 ft
Length
6.3 m / 20 ft
Height
2.16 m / 7 ft
Max Speed
210 km/h / 130 mph
First Flight
1962
Total Built
1

Variants

  • AE-1- 3 registrations - Example N49387

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