Cessna 172 SP The Cessna 172 is a very popular training aircraft and because of its high wing configuration it is very stable and forgiving. The Cessna 172 SP features a 180hp piston engine that brings the plane up to around 110 knots in cruise. ...
If there was a particular phase of flight where the 172 was vulnerable, it was the go-around. Those big flaps, 40-degrees on older models and 30 later, make a go-around a demanding maneuver, especially if it is started late. It’s still one of the safest airplanes in the sky, but ...
When I first met my husband in 1995, he hadn’t flown in many years. He got current and we rented a few 172s before joining a club and transitioning to a Cessna 182P. We flew that airplane all around the West, from the 9,400-foot runway at San Diego International to the crooked ...
Landing is the transition from flying to stop. The lower your ground speed, the less wear and tear on the aircraft. Flaps help you go slower. Unless there are other factors such as cross wind or an anticipated go around, my typical landings are always full flaps. on December 3, 2007 10...
Once the engine is warm, do not switch off the preheater until you finished your walkaround. The engine would otherwise cool down quickly and another warmup run may be required before startup. After startup, some places are so cold that you are not able to reach the CHT’s green...
This article focuses on taking you through all of the basics for the six instruments in a Cessna 172, one of the most common aircraft. The Cessna 172 is illustrative of all similar types of aircraft. Moreover, if needed, you will be able...