Piper Cherokee N6033W

I have been a pilot most of my adult life. I first started flying when I was in high school. Through the years I have achieved a number of ratings. I currently hold a commercial pilots license with ratings for both single and multi engine fixed wing aircraft, and flight in instrument flight conditions (ASMEL/I in pilot speak). In addition I am rated to fly hot air balloons. Through the year I have owned a variety of aircraft, everything from low and slow fabric covered aircraft to high performance twin engine aircraft. Since my retirement I have been able to get my son-in-law interested in flying. In December of 2006 he obtained his private pilots license. After being dissatisfied with the local flying club we decided to buy an aircraft for recreational flying. The result of our search was the aircraft you see below.

It is a Piper Cherokee 140, manufactured in 1964. This aircraft was originially built as a two seat aircraft but has been upgraded to add two additionial seats. The photo above was actually taken when we went to inspect the aircraft prior to purchase. Thats me, opening the cowling for a better look inside.

Here is another view from the front of the aircraft. Note the aircraft is equipped with wheel fairings. Many older aircraft have had them removed through the years because of damage or to allow easier access to the brakes and tires for maintenance.

This is a view of the instrument panel of the aircraft. To the casual observer it would be difficult to tell, but the panel has been significantly upgraded through the years. Fuses replaced with circuit breakers, addition of a moving map display, and upgraded solid state digitial radios, including GPS. The radio stack was one of the things that attracted us to this particular aircraft.