Cessna 172

The evolution of the Cessna 172 over the years.

Today’s 172 boasts Garmin G1000 avionics. With maps, charts, traffic, terrain, weather and more, that’s a lot of capability for an entry-level airplane. For more, check out our feature, "Cessna 172: Still Relevant."

**The most popular Skyhawk is the S-model, which features the 180 hp Lycoming IO-360-L2A. ** For more, check out our feature, "Cessna 172: Still Relevant."

Are the new models better engineered? Look no further than the seats. Good to 26 Gs and comfy to boot, they rival the seats in Cessna’s bizjets. For more, check out our feature, "Cessna 172: Still Relevant."

LEDs are everywhere. Landing, taxi, strobe and recognition lights are all LED for longer life. For more, check out our feature, "Cessna 172: Still Relevant."

Omni-Vision lives. The high wing and generous glass give good visibility for sightseeing and ground reference maneuvers alike. For more, check out our feature, "Cessna 172: Still Relevant."