In 2019, it was reported that approximately 46,000 Cessna 172s had been built since 1956. Today there are in excess of 25,000 172s still slipping through our atmosphere. Doug May, vice-president of Textron Aviation claims, “More pilots over the years have earned their wings in a 172 than any other aircraft in the world.”

Airplane Specs

• VFR/IFR; Day/Night: TBD

• Fuel capacity: 42 gallons, 38 usable

• Useful load: 909 pounds

• Range: 4.7 hours, 620 miles (75% power at 9,000 feet)

• Engine: Lycoming O-320-E2D rated at 150 hp

• ADS-B out

• Other equipment: TBD

Pricing

• Club members: $166 / hour

• Block time (10% discount): NA

• Non-club member (dual instruction only): $191 / hour

• Flight instructor: additional $65 / hour ($75 for non-members)

*All prices include fuel