T he 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 ...

172S Skyhawk SP debuted in 1998 with a more powerful engine.The Cessna 172 has been in continuous production since 1956, with over 44,000 units built. It is the most-produced general aviation ...

The Cessna 172 cruises at a top speed of around 143 mph, while the Cessna 182 tops out at 170 mph. The 182 also comes out ahead for distance, with a range of over 1,000 miles versus the 172, which ...

3 plane crash survivors plucked from Atlantic Ocean at night after plane goes down off Florida coast. The single-engine Cessna Skyhawk went down several miles into the ocean.