Our training fleet
Cessna 172P Skyhawk
The C172 is a four place high wing aircraft. First produced in 1957 it is still in current production in 2006 and like the C152 is extensively used as a trainer the world over. More than 35 000 have been built.
With a respectable cruise speed of 120kts and the ability to seat 4 people it is a perfect general purpose aircraft and is used by club members for cross country flying. We have 172's KSF and MBP both fitted with 160hp engines
KSF has long range tanks and has an endurance of 6 hours. MBP has a 4 hour endurance but is also equipped with a full instrument flying panel and is therefore used very succesfully in our instrument training program
Specifications
| Engine | Lycoming 0-320-D2J 160hp |
| Fuel Capacity-Standard | 43 us gallons total |
| Fuel Capacity-Long Range | 54 us gallons total |
| Cruise Speed 75% power | 120kts @ 8000' |
| Range @ 75% power | 440nm's -Standard 585nm's - long Range |
| Endurance @ 75% power | 4.0 hrs including reserve - Standard |
| Endurance @ 75% power | 5.7 hrs including reserve - Long Range |
| Rate of Climb | 700ft/min @ Sea Level |
| Useful load | 950lbs 172P 850lbs 172N |
| Take Off Performance at SL | Ground Roll 725ft |
| Landing Performance @ SL | Ground Roll 540ft |