Like the 170 before it, the Cessna 172 could take a pilot and three passengers, at a pinch. This looked very similar to what would become the 172, except it was a "taildragger" design, with a ...

The Cessna 172 Skyhawk is one of the most iconic airplanes ever. But how capable is it, actually? Here's what you need to ...

Basically a Cessna 170 (the ... the conventional tailwheel arrangement, the Skyhawk has changed little from its original simple, rugged, and reliable design. The 172 uses large Para-Lift flaps ...