The Cessna 172 Skyhawk is one of the most iconic airplanes ever. But how capable is it, actually? Here's what you need to know about its range and top speed.

The Cessna 172 Skyhawk is a reliable single-engine, high-wing aircraft with a range of about 600 nautical miles. For those looking for a forgiving learning platform, this four-seater with docile ...

The instrument panel’s shape on early 172s was very similar to the Cessna 170’s, but in 1959 the panel shape began to morph into what we’ve become accustomed to in the 172.

Annual maintenance costs of a Cessna 172 varies based on the aircraft’s year, model, and operating mission. [Credit: Corey Sampson] What does it cost to maintain an airplane properly? My answer ...

After all, there was another aircraft that also first flew in 1955, Cessna’s Model 172 Skyhawk, a Mach 0.17 (125 mph) performer versus Crusader’s Mach 1.2.

There’s hardly a pilot flying today who hasn’t logged at least a few hours in a Cessna 172 Skyhawk. It’s the world’s best-selling single-engine airplane, with more than 35,000 built since ...

The duo had managed to fly their own Cessna 172 for a full 50 days, landing on September 21 1958. It was clear changes were needed. For the next attempt, Kuenzi reinstalled the plane’s original ...

This single-engine Cessna 172 is flight instructor Kim Conrad's lifeline whenever she takes to the sky. "They're very, very reliable airplanes," said Conrad. "It's a tried and true design.

The Cessna 172 Skyhawk milestone was reached with this week's delivery of five of the type to ATP Flight School. ATP Flight School's Cessna Skyhawk fleet expansion will give it the capacity to ...