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Our Aircraft — N19882 (Cessna 172M)

882 is a 1973 Cessna 172M — a classic airframe with modern digital flight instrumentation.

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Why the 172?
The Cessna 172 (“Skyhawk”) is the most successful production-run aircraft in civil aviation history — with 44,000+ built and still in production.
Cruise
~110 mph
Engine
Lycoming O‑320 (150 HP)

Old-But-Gold Powerplant

882 is powered by a Lycoming O‑320, 4‑cylinder, air‑cooled engine with mechanical magnetos. Simple, reliable, and tried‑and‑true.

In this configuration, it’s a 150 HP max-rated engine.

Modern Avionics

Avionics include a two‑axis autopilot, dual electronic flight displays (with traditional round dials), a modern IFR‑certified GPS, and solid‑state comm radios. We offer “TAA” training. Technically-Advanced Aircraft training can apply to certain requirements such as Part 61.129 for Commercial ASEL.

Everything down to the emergency locator transmitter is modern.

Comfort, Simplicity, and Value

882 cruises around 110 mph. What the Skyhawk lacks in speed, it makes up for in ease of flying, comfort, simplicity, and cost — and it still beats any car’s legal highway speed while flying a straight line to your destination.