| The name Cessna stands out as one of those | | | | of student pilots. When it comes to performance, the |
| pioneering companies that forever changed the face | | | | Cessna 172 has a Lycoming engine, which is |
| of American culture and world culture at large. This is | | | | unsurpassed in its category for a single engine aircraft. |
| because Cessna Aircraft Company has since 1927 | | | | This machine can also run 80 HP, which makes it one |
| been able to manufacture, sell and deliver high-quality | | | | of those high-performance planes that many people |
| aircraft that have stood the test of time and have | | | | enjoy flying. |
| proven their reliability. The company is particularly | | | | The basic model of the 172 appeared in 1955, with |
| popular thanks to the world-renowned Cessna 172 | | | | variants of it coming in the years after. There have |
| aircraft, which is by far the best selling airplane to date. | | | | been models ranging in alphabetical sequence from the |
| And there are obvious reasons why this particular | | | | 172A to the 172S. And of course, there is the |
| model has been able to surpass the sales of any | | | | Skyhawk, which is one of the best selling Cessna 172 |
| other aircraft in the world. | | | | aircraft to date. The Cessna 172 Skyhawk was |
| More than 43,000 Cessna 172 aircraft have been | | | | considered the luxury version of the 172. |
| delivered worldwide to date. Not only is this the best | | | | When it comes to performance, the Cessna 172 does |
| selling aircraft out there, but it is the most flown plane | | | | not disappoint. It offers a maximum speed of 122 |
| ever, which attests to the performance capabilities of | | | | knots, with a maximum cruise speed of 124 knots. This |
| this craft. The 172 has also been deemed the safest | | | | plane also offers a fast climb and higher cruising |
| general aviation aircraft ever built, which alone is | | | | speed, making it the dream of just about any aviator |
| enough reason for anyone to consider it as their first | | | | out there. And flying this model definitely felt like a |
| choice when purchasing a single engine aircraft. When | | | | dream for many who had the privilege to do just that. |
| it comes to aviation, performance of a particular | | | | Owning or operating a 172 is by far one of those |
| aircraft is of utmost importance, second only to safety. | | | | accomplishments that can make anyone feel proud. |
| The Cessna 172 has been dubbed the ideal instrument | | | | Whether you once owned a new one, or are planning |
| trainer because of its unique design that is geared | | | | to acquire a used one, you can guarantee that you will |
| towards allowing students to learn to fly without | | | | be getting the same level of performance that Cessna |
| obstruction. The high wing design of this plane allows | | | | planned on when they manufactured and distributed |
| for greater stability, good visibility and sun blocking. Of | | | | this particular model. One thing's for sure: the Cessna |
| course, all three factors contribute to the success rate | | | | 172 aircraft is definitely here to stay. |