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Tag Archives: The Cessna 172
Pipers and Cessnas
It is an age-old aeronautical debate, that of the low wing versus the high winged airplane. Both types have their advantages and each performs equally well, with almost the same performance statistics. So, which holds more positives than negatives? That … Continue reading →
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Tagged Cessnas, ease of servicing, glare inside the airplane, low wing versus high wing, Pipers, Pipers and Cessnas, refueling steps, student pilots, the age-old aeronautical debate, The Cessna 172, the Piper Cherokee, traffic avoidance, whichever one you like the best
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The Cessna 172
Yesterday’s blog was about the Cessna 170. Today’s blog deals with the 170’s younger sibling, the Cessna 172. The Cessna 172 literally was born almost right after the 170. There were a couple of Cessna 171s, but they were of … Continue reading →
Posted in Aviation, Flying
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Tagged afternoon cross country, Cessna 171, easy to fly, Garmin G-1000, glass panels, maneuvering speed, normal cruising speed, performance envelope, round tail, safest airplane, sound performance and safety for the buck, square tail, The Cessna 172, “anyone could fly”
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