According to172guide, the first Cessna 172 had a cruise speed of 108 knots (132 mph or 212 km/h), which was gradually increased in future iterations: Let's compare some of the specs of the first ...

Pilots Robert Timm and James Cook completed the world record endurance flight of 64 days in a Cessna 1972 in 1959.

Airplanes, like people, have their quirks, and these quirks can bite you. Learn how to beat them and be better.

Owning a Skyhawk can be a rewarding experience, from fuel and maintenance to insurance and hangar fees, but it's important to ...