G-BUMP Piper PA-28 Archer II at Cardiff Airport
Our Aircraft

G-BUMP

Piper PA-28-181 Archer II

Four Seats · Cardiff Airport · EGFF

Overview

Dependable. Versatile. Ready to fly.

G-BUMP is a Piper PA-28-181 Archer II — one of the most trusted and widely flown light aircraft in the world. Reliable, forgiving, and genuinely enjoyable to fly, she's perfectly suited to everything from local circuits to cross-country touring.

With four seats, a comfortable cabin, and a well-equipped instrument panel, G-BUMP handles recreational flying, hour building, and flight training with equal ease. She's maintained to the highest standard and always ready for the next flight.

G-BUMP in flight
G-BUMP
Technical Specifications

Aircraft Specs

Aircraft TypePiper PA-28-181 Archer II
RegistrationG-BUMP
EngineLycoming O-320, 160 hp
Seats4
Cruise Speed~110 kts
Range~500 nm
Max Altitude11,000 ft
Home BaseCardiff Airport (EGFF)
AvionicsFull VFR panel, radio nav
CategorySEP (Land)
Gallery

G-BUMP in the wild

G-BUMP Piper PA-28 Archer II at Cardiff Airport
G-BUMP at EGFF
Two GMC Aviation members flying at night
Night flying
G-BUMP cockpit instruments at dusk
Cockpit at dusk
G-BUMP in flight
In flight
G-BUMP Piper PA-28 Archer II
G-BUMP
G-BUMP on the apron at sunset
Sunset apron
G-BUMP at sunset with pink sky
Golden hour
Coastal view from G-BUMP cockpit
Coastal flying
G-BUMP taking off at Cardiff Airport
Departing EGFF
G-BUMP in flight over South Wales
Over South Wales
G-BUMP on a sunny apron
Ready to fly
G-BUMP Group — Great People, Great Flying
The G-BUMP Group
G-BUMP on the apron
On the apron
G-BUMP parked at Cardiff
Parked at EGFF
G-BUMP at sunset with control tower
Cardiff tower
Aerial view over Wales
Over Wales
G-BUMP cockpit in flight
At the controls
Use Cases

What G-BUMP is perfect for

Recreational Flying

Explore the Welsh coastline, the Brecon Beacons, and beyond. G-BUMP is a joy to fly on a clear day.

Cross-Country Touring

Cardiff Airport gives you direct access to the UK and beyond. Plan a trip, file a flight plan, and go.

Hour Building

Working towards your PPL or CPL? G-BUMP is an ideal platform for building hours efficiently and affordably.

Flight Training

Suitable for PPL training and skills tests with an approved instructor. A forgiving, well-behaved aircraft.

Pricing

Flying Rates

Our rates are kept sensible and transparent. All flying is charged on a wet-hire basis — fuel included. No hidden fees.

Wet Hire Rate

£185 per hour

Fuel included in base rate

Fuel Surcharge

£16 per hour

Variable — increases or decreases with current fuel prices

Total Flying Rate

£201 per hour

£185 wet hire + £16 current fuel surcharge

The fuel surcharge of £16/hr reflects current fuel prices and will increase or decrease accordingly. All rates are wet hire — fuel included.

G-BUMP ready to fly
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