Cessna 172

New STC is available for Skyhawk owners.

Plane combines all the benefits of the model with the challenge and fun of a taildragger configuration.

Typically, buyers looking for a four-place Cessna taildragger have two options – the classic 170 or the bigger, more capable 180/185.

The Cessna 172 has made a name for itself as one of the best-selling aircraft of all time for a reason.

With engine overhauls on six-cylinder Continentals approaching $40,000 with wait times of several months, there’s a lot to be said for purchasing an airplane with all of those headaches behind it. With only 100 hours since major overhaul on the engine and propeller, today’s bargain does just that and is available for $99,000 on AircraftForSale. […]

Today’s bargain combines ease of ownership and docile flight characteristics in a fantastic all-around package. With some major airframe upgrades and recent engine maintenance completed and out of the way, this Cessna is ready for many seasons of reliable flying. Pilots interested in a classic cross-country machine with vintage style should consider this 1969 Cessna […]

Today’s bargain provides Cessna 182 functionality and power at a Cessna 172 price.  Introduced in 1958 as a more powerful 172, the Skylark was originally equipped with a 180 hp geared version of Continental’s O-300. While owners generally enjoy the engine and report good reliability, it came with a relatively short overhaul interval/TBO of 1,200 […]

A hilarious meme a few years back was an airport sign board that read, “When one door closes, another one opens. Other than that, it’s a pretty good Cessna.” It’s funny because it’s true. Airplane doors were not there at the inception. The first planes didn’t need no stinking pilot enclosures and, hence, didn’t need […]

The aircraft fleet at Southern Illinois University Carbondale is expanding this month. University officials announced they would be taking delivery of seven glass cockpit Cessna 172s earlier this month. The aircraft were slated to be ferried from Independence, Kansas, to Southern Illinois Airport (KMDH). Several SIU aviation program officials, including director José R. Ruiz, chief flight […]

What does it cost to maintain an airplane properly? My answer: it depends. Maintenance varies based on the aircraft’s year, model, and operating mission. There are many schools of thought concerning aircraft maintenance. Because perception is reality, all of them are true for the most part. Here is how I break it down. Preventive maintenance […]