The modifications we offer for Pipers are aimed at improving the aerodynamic efficiency of the aircraft. There is no question that if you want more speed from your plane, it is far more cost effective to improve the aerodynamics rather than to increase the power. This is particularly true of the Pipers made in Vero Beach because the Florida factory produced economical aircraft as opposed to the higher performance Comanches built in Lock Haven.

It is a sad fact that Piper deliberately made the Cherokees less efficient than they could be, because they did not want to compete against their own high performance aircraft... the Comanches. On the other hand the remedies are straightforward and we have been producing them since 1983. It really is possible with our mods to make a Cherokee as efficient as any production plane ever built! We have proven this in the world famous CAFE races, where no standard production aircraft has ever beaten the Piper Lance we modified and entered.

( The relationship between power and aerodynamics is as follows: If you can gain a 10% increase the speed due to aerodynamics, you will increase your range by 29%. Conversely, should you wish to add power to increase your speed, it will cost you 29% more power (or fuel) to go 10% faster. Clearly, aerodynamics is the way to go! )

The main areas which require attention to improve the Piper's performance are the wings and the landing gear. The weaknesses in these areas have been recognized by Piper in later years and some of their latest offerings have much improved wheel pants and slightly improved wings.

A Laminar Flow Systems modified Piper, of any age, can beat the latest Factory production Warrior, Archer, Saratoga or Seneca, at a fraction of the cost.

It's a fact, and we can prove it!