Cessna 172

The Cessna 172 is a four-seater, single-engine, high-wing airplane.

Features

• Speed: 110 kn

• Max Weight: 2,450 lb

• Length: 27 ft 2 in

• Engine: Single

• Range: 696 nm

• Seats: 4

Avionics

The Garmin GNS 530/430  is a dual-GPS avionics suite for an IFR-certified airplane. A single 430 or 530 functions as a communications radio (COM), a VOR/ILS/GS receiver (NAV) and a GPS.

Why This Aircraft

It is certified in the normal and utility category. It is not designed for purely aerobatic flight, though some maneuvers are permitted as per the aircraft’s POH. The aircraft is equipped for day VFR and can be equipped for night VFR and/or IFR.