Dec 16, 2012 · For a same year 172/PA28, it's same/same as a training platform. They're both good, stable platforms with good flight training characteristics. Each has a couple advantages …

Mar 24, 2012 · retman, I couldn't imagine flying a 172 in 40-50 knots at runway elevation. I live in the Appalachians and it is often very windy here in these hills as well. I'm definitely going to …

Aug 21, 2018 · On my long suffering '56 172, two things I really like compared to the later ones: the low panel makes for a lot better visibility out front, as has been mentioned, but one other …

Aug 9, 2020 · 172 is great for training or short trips with 2 people maybe 3 depending on weight. 177 is a terrific plane if it has the 160 or better 180hp engine. It handles better then 172, but it …

Apr 19, 2011 · The 172 RG's get alot of crap but his 15 year old plane (at the time) was pretty sweet It cruised at 138 knots, had a 180 HP lycoming with constant speed prop. He owned it …

145 Hp 172 sitting high in the saddle at Mile High, and put there by a lady pilot. The message is that it is not always the plane that counts. Now the usual- Take it slow and don't RUSH any of …

Jul 13, 2011 · What is always so complex to a new buyer is that the Cherokee line consists of a whole slew of different aircraft, while the 172 is, well, the 172, with very minor variations over …

Jul 5, 2013 · (Ignore the airspeed numbers, for a Cessna 172 Vmd, or min. drag, is around 75 knots) Near the bottom of the power curve is the maximum lift to drag speed, it's also the …

Feb 26, 2013 · I have picked up ice several times on my 172. The worst was clear ice about 1/4-3/8" thick. The plane was at max gross weight and flew like a pig with the ice on it. The stall …

Jan 19, 2012 · Thanks All. The checklist is provided by the flight school. The same entry re a “Mixture Idle Check … 10/50 RPM MAX RISE” appears in the checklists for both the Cessna …