![]() ![]() Why the Cessna 172 is so popular?Ī staple of many a flight instructor and bush pilot’s early days, the Cessna 172 has an estimated 40-plus year lifespan (as per Cessna’s operating procedures). It allows you to go in any direction and can hold your weight with its robust rear-mounted tire tread. While at speeds as low as 100 mph, it can keep a distance of as far as 5 miles between its wingtips and the ground.Īside from being a jet-powered flying machine, the Cessna 172 is also a great general aviation airplane to fly. ![]() It can carry a crew of two – pilot and co-pilot – and a passenger up to seven. At 730 pounds, its four-stroke piston engine gives it a 15 percent range increase over its liquid-cooled predecessor and a total range of 1,270 miles. The 172 is capable of a maximum cruise speed of 220 mph and can fly a distance of over 611 miles at a cruising altitude of 10,000 ft. While a full, covered instrument panel allows pilots to go hands-free. The 16.8′ long, a two-piece windshield helps block out wind noise. It includes retractable landing gear, brake pedals and safety belts. ![]() All of which is housed in a durable aluminium fuselage.Ī similar wing design to the Cessna 190, the 172 shares many of the same components with the 172 model. For example: radar, GPS, and a sleek looking Garmin panel. With a cruising speed of 166 mph, it doesn’t slow down when fully loaded with modern avionics. But compared to similar aircraft on the market, the Cessna 172 is a steal. With prices exceeding $200,000 – an eye-watering figure for the average homeowner. Skyhawk) is a relatively new airplane in the second-hand market. It includes the deluxe ‘Skyhawk’ model, debuted in 1960. ![]() It has four seats, one engine, two wings design evolving into over 20 variants throughout the years. The cessna aircraft has been in production since 1956. It is aircraft with three wheels and fly at a low speed and lower altitude. Microsoft Flight Simulator Cessna 172 Aircraft : ![]()
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