The General Aviation Cessna 172 Skyhawk

It appears the most popular playing in general aviationYou can ask any general aviation Private pilot if they
in the history of mankind is the Cessna 172 Skyhawk.have flown a Cessna 172 and there is a 90% chance
Over 35,000 have been sold and you can find thesethat the answer will be yes because so many flight
aircraft in airports around the world. Cessna aircraftschools have them for rent along with many flying
Corporation has a proud history in general aviation andclubs. Many private pilots who end up buying their own
has become the largest general aviation aircraftaircraft she was a Cessna 172 because of its
manufacture in history.simplicity and availability. It is doubtful that any other
Why has the Cessna 172 sold so many? Well,aircraft will ever surpass the Cessna 172 as the most
because generally people learn how to fly in a Cessnapopular aircraft in general aviation of all times.
150 and then they wish to take their family or friendsIf you are considering buying an aircraft of your own a
and the Cessna 172 is a logical progression, as it holdsCessna 172 will surely be on your list and although it
for people and is not very expensive or complex to fly.may not end up your first choice the availability of
The Cessna 172 also gets very good fuel economyused aircraft for sale makes the Cessna 172
and although it does not hold very much it is quite a bitSkyhawk a possible option. Please consider all this in
cheaper than the next upgraded model the Cessna2006.
182.