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C172N - Skyhawk

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Cessna 172 Skyhawk:
The Ultimate Training Aircraft

The Cessna 172N is a four-seat, single-engine aircraft known for its dependable performance, forgiving flight characteristics, and broad training utility.

Introduced in the late 1970s, the 172N brought improvements in engine performance and reliability, featuring the Lycoming O-320-H2AD engine and updated avionics options.

Its high-wing configuration, stable handling, and robust design make it a trusted platform for student pilots and instructors alike, and a favorite among flight schools for both primary and advanced training missions.

The Cessna 172's cockpit is designed with student pilots in mind:

ANALOG AVIONICS PANEL

Avionics Overview

The 172N’s panel features a full analog “six-pack” layout, with optional digital GPS upgrades. This configuration provides student pilots with a solid foundation in core instrument flying, promoting hands-on learning and situational awareness.

DUAL YOKE CONTROLS

Instructor Interaction

Equipped with standard dual yokes and rudder pedals, the 172N allows for direct instructor input and demonstrations—ideal for every phase of flight training.

PRACTICAL COCKPIT DESIGN

Pilot-Friendly Design

Intuitive, well-spaced instruments and tactile controls help students build procedural confidence and develop essential cockpit management habits.

FEATURES overview

Why Train in the Cessna 172 ?

Classic Flight Training Environment

The 172N’s full analog cockpit offers a pure, distraction-free learning experience, helping students build strong fundamentals in stick-and-rudder flight control.

Legacy of Safety &
Trust

Decades of use in flight schools worldwide have proven the 172N’s safety, reliability, and forgiving flight characteristics—ideal for consistent student progression.

Navigation Skill Development

With a clean six-pack layout and VOR instrumentation, the 172N reinforces key navigation techniques, including cross-country planning and radio navigation.

Responsive Yet Stable Handling

Its well-balanced control inputs, high-wing visibility, and stable airframe provide a predictable and confidence-building experience for beginner pilots.

Cessna 172 Technical Specifications

aircraft Overview

The Cessna 172N is a four-seat, single-engine aircraft that continues the legacy of the Skyhawk with refined systems and upgraded avionics capability.

Featuring a traditional analog “six-pack” layout with optional digital enhancements, the 172N delivers a balanced blend of foundational flight training and modern adaptability.

Its stable high-wing design, forgiving handling, and proven reliability make it a favorite among flight schools and private pilots alike.

General Characteristics:
Crew: 1
Length: 26 ft 11 in (8.2 m)
Capacity: 3 passengers​
Wingspan: 36 ft 0 in (10.97 m)
Height: 8 ft 11 in (2.72 m)
Fuel CAPACITY: :43 gallons
Performance Information
Engine: Lycoming O-320-H2AD, 160 hp (119 kW)
Cruise Speed: ~122 knots (226 km/h)
Stall Speed (Flaps Down): ~47 knots (54 mph / 87 km/h)
Range: ~640 nautical miles (1,185 km)
Service Ceiling: 14,200 ft (4,328 m)
Rate of Climb: ~730 ft/min (3.7 m/s)
Takeoff Distance (50 ft obstacle): ~1,525 ft (465 m)
Landing Distance (50 ft obstacle): ~1,335 ft (407 m)
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