What’s the Most Commonly Used Airplane for Flight Training?
Over 80 years ago the Cessna All Purpose airplane, which was actually Clyde Cessna’s the first plane, took off . The All Objective was a exceptional plane which had no supporting struts for the wings, and shocked the globe of piloting as it was able to fly. Because that first flight, Cessna’s design, known as the cantilever, has actually emerged as the model standard for the wing design on airplane styles. Because of that success Cessna produced many airplanes for sale.
It’s also no surprise that Cessna is actually the world’s number one aircraft for training scholar pilots. Cessnas are safe, consistent as well as effortless to grasp as well as maneuver. They may even take a beating as well as fly again.
The Cessna 172 is actually a civil utility aircraft, presenting four seats, a sweptback tail and an aft window. Originally a variant of the Cessna 170, modifications to the vertical tail as well as obtaining gear resulted in a separate qualification. This style was immediately a excellent achievement for Cessna, by having over 1,400 built in the first year. It is actually still in production, and of all the mass produced lightweight plane ever produced it is actually still the most profitable.
The Cessna 400 Corvalis is a single-engine airplane with fixed-gear. It is the fastest of its kind already in development, extending to 235 knots at 25,000 feet. Like the 172, it is a four-seat airbus. It is actually accreditted in the Utility Category as well as receives a higher load element than most equal plane. The Corvalis Continental TSIO-550-C engine creates 310 horsepower at 2600 RPM. In March of 2011 Cessna unveiled a new variant called the TTX design.
Increasing with the sky has actually long been a source of excitement as well as marvel for a pilot. From the historical first days of the Wright Brothers to the present day marvel of F-15′s, the need to fly has driven us to higher elevations. For several pilots, the experience begins by having flying lessons or pilot training. And one plane stands out for this more than any additional: Cessna.
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Discount on new Cessna 172? I’m considering purchasing a 172 – before I talk to Cessna dealers, I’d like to know what I can expect for pricing. Is the base price negotiable (and how much?), are there any factory sales incentives to know about? Or go straight off their price sheet?
if youre worried about cost……dont buy a plane!!!!! The yearly cost of gas, required maintenance ( annuals ), and hanger/tie-downs can turn even a free plane into an expensive hobby. Its one of those things that if you have to ask how much it is you cant afford it!!!!!
Cessna just announced a $15,000 gas card with purchase of a new 172 or 182.
Aircraft Scrap – Is it worth to rebuild aircraft like Cessna 172 from salvage yards to a full flying plane? airframe will be coming from scrap yards. engine will be a secondhand working unit. everything else will be secondhand like instruments. BTW it will be rebuilt by a company that specializes in aircraft rebuilt projects. Or is it just gonna cost me more than buying a second hand? Thanks.
Iffy… requires that the parts are carefully inspected to be sure they are not tweaked or have internal damage…. There are also serial number issues that can arise when you mix n match parts from different airplanes, meaning the parts may look good, but be slightly different and NOT fit or work properly… bottom line – there are LOTS of ways such a project can go south, and cost TONS of money…. Great if you have a lot of experience, access to tools and equipment and information, otherwise not so much…
Short answer, no. Rebuilds are great things to do if you have a ton of time and want the experience, or if you are a maintenance shop that uses the project to fill up idle time between revenue work. I’ve rebuilt several aircraft and the only time I broke even was buying a corroded hulk of a Cherokee 180 for $5000, selling the engine core for $5000, and junking the rest.
Parts than can be reused often cost more than a whole airplane that can be rebuilt. When any item is salvage the sum of the parts is greater than the whole. An example:I once wanted to buy two small tractors for parts and build a working tractor. The dealer told me the tractors weren’t worth much more than $150 each whole, but he could sell just a cylinder head off one for $125. If you already have a plane that is missing parts, you can fix it from salvaged parts cheaper than new, but building a plane from parts will cost a lot of money and time.
it depends on how much work needs to be done, and how much work you can do yourself. even buying used parts are going to be costly, and paying an A&P rated mechanic to do the work………… well lets hope that you have access to a hefty trust fund. on the other hand, if you are either learning to do the work, or are able to do the work needed, hiring an A&P mechanic to check your work is going to be a lot less costly. in the end however you have to gage whether the money you will spend is worth the effort to resurrect a derelict airplane. the first question you have to ask is what is your intention for this aircraft? you want to learn? are you going to keep it a long time and learn to fly in it? are you wanting to fix it up to turn a profit? your best bet would be to find a flyable, but high time 172, and refurbish it as it will need far less than one from a salvage yard.
I have never heard of a starter light on a 172
It depends if you are saying ” live ” or is it Activated.. I think that before I took that sucker off the ground, that I would call a A&E and ask him that question. I had a 172, and do not remember that l had a light that came on when the starter was activated. Course that was about 50 years ago. Remember, wheels to the ground when landing. Have a safe day.
I do not think there is such thing as a WARNING LIGHT for the starter. The WL comes on when the alternator is not working properly and therefore is no longer capable to recharge the battery. That is why you check the WARNING LIGHT by turning off the alternator during your run-up. If the WARNING LIGHT is on, you are better off having the airplane checked by a properly certified A&P technician.
Which model are you talking about? I *believe* that the starter warning light goes on whenever the starter is running. I’ts mostly meant to be used during flight so you can tell the starter is running (accidentally). This is because the starter draws a lot of current and could drain the electrical system pretty quickly. I’m not sure if the alternator has enough power to charge the system if the starter is running all the time. My advice would be to consult an A&P who knows your model of 172.
You have to be more specific. I have flown a lot of 172 P models, Q models, and even the new R models and SP models. All of these I have flown within the last year, and they do not have a “starter warning light.”
How much would a new cessna 172 cost?
It’s dependant on equipment. I’ve seen 172′s run from $160k to $200k. Check out the Cessna website mentioned in another answer. You might also check out the Vref system, if you are a member of the AOPA. It’s a free service, and would give you an idea of values.
154,000 US Dollars
I work on alot of new 172s and to be honest with you they are not very reliable. Your best bet would be to find a nice 172P with low time and no damage history.
What is your opinion of the Cessna 172? What are the good and bad things about the cessna 172
it is simple, but the plane easily burns when it crashes. THe plane also is small, but cheap.
Good dependable plane, perfer it with the high performance engine
I think he may be refering to the reg that states aerobatic maneuvers with a passenger both passengers are required to have a paracute, Remember there is a 152 certified for aerobatic flight
Yes, at the University of North Dakota pilots in the Piper Cub spin trainer are required to wear a parachute if anything goes wrong, they are out the door… no one has ever had to use it, but its there.
None that I know of…but why would you want or need one anyway? C-150′s and C172′s are good flying aircraft as long as you do not try to make them operate outside their design parameters. I have many hours logged in both types of aircraft. never needed a parachute in any of them.
Even better you can fit parachutes to the aircraft itself these days, certainly up to C150 size. A small rocket deploys the chute above the aircraft. If you need one for aerobatics then look at some of the lightweight packs the gliding people use.