Experience the Cessna 162 Skycatcher

The Cessna 162 Skycatcher is a modern, two-seat Light Sport Aircraft that blends simplicity, safety, and economy, making it an excellent choice for flight training, aircraft rental, or enjoying recreational flying. With its side-by-side seating and high-wing design, both pilot and passenger benefit from outstanding visibility and a comfortable, easy-to-access cabin.

Designed for Training and Fun

Introduced in 2009, the Skycatcher was built by Cessna specifically for the Light Sport category, offering a familiar Cessna feel in a smaller, more efficient package. It quickly became popular with flight schools, student pilots, and weekend flyers alike thanks to its reliability, low operating costs, and friendly handling characteristics.

Performance You Can Rely On

Powered by a 100-horsepower Continental O-200-D engine, the Skycatcher cruises smoothly at over 115 knots while burning just 5–6 gallons of fuel per hour. Its proven design and worldwide parts availability make it a dependable aircraft whether you’re learning the basics, building hours, or flying for fun.

Comfort and Capability

With a maximum gross weight of 1,320 pounds, the Skycatcher can easily accommodate two adults, full fuel, and baggage. Its high-wing layout not only offers great ground visibility but also provides stability and a solid feel in the air. Pilots appreciate its straightforward controls, while passengers enjoy the ride and view.

Ready for Every Experience

Whether you’re stepping into the cockpit for your first lesson, renting for a weekend flight, or taking a scenic tour, the Cessna 162 Skycatcher delivers a safe, enjoyable, and memorable flying experience. It’s an aircraft built for learning, exploring, and rediscovering the joy of flight.

Modern Avionics

The Cessna 162 Skycatcher is powered by a 100 horsepower Continental O-200-D engine and equipped with a Garmin G300 glass cockpit, bringing modern avionics technology into the Light Sport category. The full-color multifunction display gives pilots clear, intuitive access to flight instruments, moving maps, GPS navigation, engine monitoring, and more.

The G300 system also integrates ADS-B traffic and weather (U.S. only), along with built-in communications and transponder functions. These features provide the situational awareness and safety tools typically found in larger, more advanced aircraft.

For students, the simplified glass panel layout makes learning straightforward and engaging. For licensed pilots renting the aircraft, it delivers the confidence of flying with professional-grade avionics in an efficient, economical package.

Rental Rate

Aircraft Rental: $140 per hour

Pilot Resources

We offer a complete fleet of rental aircraft to suit every type of pilot and mission. Whether you’re looking for affordable options like our Cessna and Vans Light Sport Aircraft (LSA) for training or local flights, or something more advanced, we have the right aircraft for you.

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When it comes to high performance, nothing compares to our Cirrus SR-22. Known for its speed, advanced avionics, luxury interior, and the added peace of mind of the Cirrus Airframe Parachute System (CAPS), the SR-22 is the ultimate traveling machine for pilots who want efficiency and comfort at the same time.

Scheduling is easy and convenient with 24-hour online reservations through FlightSchedulePro.com. Simply log in to reserve your aircraft and we’ll have it ready when you arrive. If you’d rather speak to us directly, just call our desk at (813) 251-1752 and we’ll be happy to help.