Why does Westwind use Cessna aircraft while some schools use Pipers?
Westwind uses both Cessna and Piper manufactured aircraft. Westwind uses Cessna 172’s, and Piper Arrows for single engine training. For multi-engine training we use the Piper Seminole. If you add up all the current pilots who received their Pilot’s certificate in an aircraft other than a Cessna it wouldn’t even come close to the number of pilots who learned to fly in a Cessna. There must be a reason for that! Cessna aircraft are rugged and can take a lot of training abuse. Its large cabin (two doors) and high wing make it an ideal training aircraft.