What is the Most Commonly Used Plane for Training in the World?
Over 80 years ago the Cessna All Purpose plane, which was actually Clyde Cessna’s the first plane, took off in 1927. The All Reason was actually a special plane which had no supporting struts for the wings, and stunned the globe of piloting as it was ready to fly. Because that first plane, Cessna’s layout, recognized as the cantilever, has actually come to be the layout standard for the wing model on plane styles. Because of that success Cessna produced many airplanes for sale.
The Cessna 152 is actually a single-engine normal aviation plane, mainly used for flight instruction as well as touring. It is actually a two-seat craft with an all-metal airframe, optional dual controls as well as tricycle landing gear. The 152 has over 100 offered alterations, featuring STOL, auxiliary gas tanks and tailwheel transformation. Maximum speed is about 110 knots, stall speed is 43 knots, and the rate of climb is about 715 feet per minute. Creation on this airplane ceased in 1985.
As college student pilots, we learned to fly in the cramped quarters of the Cessna 152. As instrument pilots, we finished to the roomy 172 then the 182RG. If we were lucky, the plane school got a Cessna 310 we could utilize for our twin-engine commercial training. If not, we made a short not willing departure to one more developer and imagined of the day wemight step within the cockpit of one more Cessna aircraft.
The Cessna 400 Corvalis is a single-engine airbus with fixed-gear. It is actually the fastest of its kind already in development, reaching 235 knots at 25,000 feet. Like the 172, it is a four-seat aeroplane. It is accreditted in the Power company Classification as well as gets a higher lots factor than many equal airplane. The Corvalis Continental TSIO-550-C engine manufactures 310 horsepower at 2600 RPM. In March of 2011 Cessna unveiled a brand-new variant called the TTX model.
Increasing through the sky has long been a resource of enjoyment and marvel for a pilot. From the historic first days of the Wright Brothers to the modern marvel of F-15′s, the desire to fly has driven us to higher elevations. For countless pilots, the journey begins with flying lessons or pilot instruction. And one plane stands out for this additional than every additional: Cessna.
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There is nothing wrong with Maules versus 172s. They are both tricycle design, low H.P. and will be adequate aircraft to learn in. I’ve personally never flown a tricycle Maule, but they seem to follow the same stable design the 172 is built on. It’s in the schools best interest to train beginner pilots in a stable forgiving aircraft. Dead pilots don’t learn from their mistakes. I think some of the previous posters need to look up the MXT-7-160 and 180… it isn’t a tail-wheel like they seem to think it is.
Either A/C will be fine. Maule makes a great plane, and so does Cessna. Your short field work will probably be easier in the Maule, though, as one of the characteristics of the Maule is improved short field performance. Good luck, and have fun…
It doesn’t really matter which aircraft you start out with. Chances are you will be flying a 172 at some point in your career. Some see value in being very familiar with the platform, however I think it is more valuable to have diversity in your training. You will be able to see the difference in characteristics between different airplanes. I did my private in a Piper, and it took maybe 3 hours to become familiar with the Cessna.
The great thing about starting out in a non-cessna, is that your capacity to learn good habits will be increased. Cessnas are so forgiving, they make lazy, sloppy pilots. Are you going to be flying tail wheel mauls? If so, I say good for you. A brand new student will take up tail wheel flying quicker than a 100 hour cessna pilot.
This last time I gave dual in a Skyhawk (172) The rate was 80/hr wet, and the CFI rate was 35/hr…It does seem a little high…But if it is right with the times then maybe I should buy a 172 and lease it back!…Get rich!!!…wooo hooo…jk… Jonathan S ATP-LRJET,HS-125,G-V CFI/AGI
It really depends on where you are going flying. New York or Alaska is far more expensive than a ride in Hayseed Kansas, for example. $185 seems a tad high but isn’t really that outrageous, although flight instruction in a C-172 isn’t usually more than $150 per hour most places in the USA. I charge $150 an hour in my C-172 for scenic flights or flight training near Phoenix. Also, if the flight takes you more than 25 miles from the airport, or the tour pilot lands at any other airports, by law the operator has to have an Air Taxi (Part 135) certificate issued by the government, so the cost for chartering an aircraft from such an outfit would be more than hiring a flight school aircraft and pilot who can legally fly tours within 25 miles of the field. Heck, tell them you are interested in learning to fly. Many flight schools offer “introductory flights” at a discount rate (maybe $100) just to try to lure you in for more lessons. Have fun!
Is this an air taxi, a scenic ride, or a flight lesson? It makes a *huge* difference. If this is a scenic ride or a flight lesson, that seems really high to me. If it’s an air taxi, it’s low. It also depends on what year the plane is and what equipment it has.
$183/hr is outrageous.
i think you should give up flying and tell your flight instructor that you want your money back, because if you cant figure this one out on your own you have no business in the air. the first answer was the best, open your FAR/AIM for once, and review the required VFR night equipment, maybe, i dont know thats just a guess, probably a long shot though……hope this helps Mr. Pilot man, make sure all the girls know you fly……..by the way, no you do not need strobes, 91.205(b)
The answer above me is most likely the most detailed and you should know where to find this in the FAR/AIM. But I am pretty sure you only need the three position lights on the wingtips and tail. As well as at least one anti collision light. This can be either strobe lights or a flashing or rotating beacon. Most of the 172′s I have been around have the regular nav lights as well as a flashing beacon on the top of the tail.
I’m sure there are more appropriate resources for the answer to this question. I’d start with your FAR/AIM.
Does anybody travel with a cessna 172? Do any of you private pilots in here travel around your area in a Cessna 172? If so, how easy is it to travel with 2 people including the baggage? Is distributing weight and balance hard to do with this amount of people?
Cessnas are very forgiving when it comes to weight and balance you should be able to do two people, luggage, and full tanks no problem just be sure to do the math before you go do one calculation with full tanks and one with empty tanks just to make sure fuel burn wont be an issue. If all you’ve ever done is go fly around with you and your instructor remember fully loaded the plane will fly poorly wont want to climb and it will eat up more runway on take off and landing so be conservative with your performance numbers.
A 172 can carry 4 people and light luggage with reduced fuel. The key is keeping the total weight under the maximum gross weight allowed as recommended by the manufacture. If your weight is under max gross, and your center of gravity is within range (know as the C.G. Envelope), fly as far as the fuel volume allows. Of course FAA rules requires enough fuel for flight to your destination plus an extra 30 minutes of flight at cruise (during day VFR flight) I had a friend fly his 172 from Alaska to Washington State loaded with baggage and two friends with no problems. Of course they had to stop for fuel along the way.
As long as your companion doesnt pack like my wife does you should have no problems.
Does Cessna still make their 152 and 172 airplanes? The Cessna website lists the Skycatcher, Skyhawk, Skylane, Stationair high-wing airplanes for sale as brand new airplanes. They seem to resemble the 152 and 172, but I can’t determine if they are the same as those popular models. Do you know if they have discontinued selling new 152 and 172s. Or are these the same thing? Recently I flew in a 2003 Cessna 172 SP. Is this still being made? I’d appreciate any light you can shed on these airplanes. Thank you.
172/182 yes
What is your opinion of the Cessna 172? What are the good and bad things about the cessna 172
I’ve logged a few hours in a 172. It’s a nice, uncomplicated little four-seat airplane, but you’ve got to keep a close eye on weight and balance if you want to fill all four seats and the gas tanks too. It’s a good, solid instrument trainer that will allow you to build hours without burning a hole in your pocket. If you want something with a bit more speed and useful load, check out the 182. It’s the same size as the 172 but has a bigger engine.
it is simple, but the plane easily burns when it crashes. THe plane also is small, but cheap.
I’ve flown the 172 for more than 50 hours total, but I usually fly a Seminole or Archer. And I like those better than the 172. Since 172 is a high-wing plane, it has less ground effect during landing, and it’s excellent for sight-seeing. It’s easy to fly and the instrument panel is pretty simple. But I’m sure you’ll love those low-wing planes after you’re tired of the high-wing ones, they’re more fun to fly, has more ground effect during landing, but too bad there’s not much to see from the plane since the wings are in the way.