Cessna 172
Popular student plane
A Cessna 172 is a single-engine, four-seat airplane widely used for flight training and personal aviation.
Introduced in 1956, it became the most produced aircraft in history, known for its forgiving handling and reliability.
The name combines the manufacturer (Cessna Aircraft Company) with the model number.
He earned his pilot's license in a Cessna 172.
- pilotOne who steers aircraft
- student pilotLearning to fly aircraft
- private pilotLicensed noncommercial aircraft operator
- flight schoolPilot training institution
- propellerRotating blades creating thrust
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