Advertisement December 2, 2016 Flight Test: Cessna 172 amphibian Flying or fishing, operating from land or water, an amphibian conversion makes the C172 into a flexible, fun machine Words: Nick Bloom; ...

Step inside one of the most iconic single-engine aircraft ever built, the Cessna 172. In this video, we take an in-depth look at how this dependable and widely used airplane works. From its air ...

In this flight a get back into the cockpit of a Cessna 172, and make my first flight after my emergency landing. I really focus on my emergency procedures checklists, and hone my Aeronautical ...

The Cessna 172 cruises at a top speed of around 143 mph, while the Cessna 182 tops out at 170 mph. The 182 also comes out ahead for distance, with a range of over 1,000 miles versus the 172, which ...

Textron Aviation, the US-based aerospace giant that owns a range of aircraft brands such as Bell Helicopters, Cessna, Pipistrel, and Beechcraft, will celebrate the 70th anniversary of the Cessna 172 ...

There isn’t a Cessna 172 owner alive that doesn’t at some point wish for more performance. Considering the evergreen airplane’s extensive role in flight training all over the world, the ability to ...

A Cessna 172 holds the record for the longest endurance flight in history: 64 days, 22 hours, and 19 minutes from 4 December 1958 to 23 January 1959. Flying over Nevada and California, pilots Robert ...

"A single-engine Cessna 172 crashed in a field near SkyWest Airport in Midland, Texas, around 2:20 p.m. local time on Wednesday, May 8," the press statement said. "Only the pilot was on board. The ...

Today’s Top Pick is a 1968 Cessna 172 Skyhawk. Cessna’s 172 Skyhawk is a legend among trainers, having taught more people to fly than any other single airframe.

Student pilot taxiing a Cessna 172 on their first solo. Photography courtesy of Nicole Lund. One of the most well-known aircraft manufacturers for flight training is Cessna. Flight training can be ...

Following certification and undergoing test flights in June 1955, Cessna quickly started building the 172s. The first production model was delivered in 1956 for $8,995 and instantly became a hit. Over ...