Fleet
Cherokee N7355J
Straight wings with a thiccc airfoil (yes with 3 c's) paired with a Don George O-320 gives the operators of this Cherokee a unique flying experience. Initial climb rate of 7-800fpm is the norm in this airplane. Low weight on a cool morning it's not uncommon to see 1,000fpm on climb out. Although short, the "Hershey bar" wings help produce excellent climb rates & fantastic roll rates for a training airplane giving crisp roll in/outs in steep turns, Chandelles and in the pattern.
Instrument rated club members have the pleasure of enjoying its Garmin IFR suite of dual G5's and WAAS/LPV capable 430 GPS for outstanding performance in the clouds. The G5's afford unmatched spatial awareness in low vis, a major upgrade to this airplanes capability and club members peace of mind. LPV approaches allow ILS like performance in and out of the many airports of south Florida that don't have the infrastructure to provide a full ILS system. For anyone reading who doesn't know what WAAS is or its major contribution to IFR operations feel free to read this informative article from Bold Method https://www.boldmethod.com/learn-to-fly/systems/what-is-WAAS-and-how-does-it-work/
7355J's engine is low time and produced by nationally known engine builder Don George who has additionally been credited with building several Reno Air Race winning engines.
Boca Flying Club Commercial student Dan Cetnar showing us the Garmin 5's in the Cherokee!
Warrior N4763F
N4763F is the Boca Flying Clubs newest addition. Long tapered wings with a thinner airfoil offer club members higher cruise speeds, easier landings and better flight through Florida thermals on a hot day. Longer wings increase stability and provides a smoother flight experience. She is no slouch in the clouds either. With Garmins newest touch screen offering, the 650 GPS gives LPV approach capability to our club members. Unlike other airplane providers, we will be leaving the wheel pants on.
From the moment you walk up to this airplane you can quickly tell this was private kept all of its life. A very clean engine compartment and cockpit with electric trim and pilot controlled wing tip landing lights this airplane came from piper with the extra bells and whistles. Overhead annunciator panel immediately warns pilots to any system issues. All new LED Position/Strobe/Landing lights provide additional visibility for the pilot and safety in a busy airspace system.
Club member and Private Pilot applicant John Gillman showing us the situational awareness afforded by the Garmin 650.