T he Cessna 172 Skyhawk is a reliable single-engine, high-wing aircraft with a range of about 600 nautical miles. For those ...

Also, new pilots should evaluate whether an older Cessna 172 is suitable for their skill level and willingness to handle possible maintenance challenges. "There are many steps involved in the ...

There’s hardly a pilot flying today who hasn’t logged at least a few hours in a Cessna 172 Skyhawk. It’s the world’s best-selling single-engine airplane, with more than 35,000 built since ...