Experience the Cessna 172R Skyhawk

The Cessna 172R Skyhawk is the world’s most trusted four-seat trainer and rental aircraft, combining reliability, safety, and comfort. With its high-wing design and spacious cabin, both pilot and passengers enjoy excellent visibility and easy access, making it equally at-home for flight training, cross-country trips, or sightseeing tours.

Designed for Every Mission

Since its introduction, the Skyhawk has logged more flight hours than any other aircraft in history, flown by students, private pilots, and professionals alike. Its forgiving flight characteristics, robust construction, and unmatched versatility have made it the backbone of flight schools and rental fleets around the globe.

Performance You Can Rely On

Powered by a 160 horsepower Lycoming IO-360-L2A engine, the 172R cruises efficiently while offering dependable climb and cruise performance. With modern upgrades like the Garmin GNS 530W GPS/MFD, JPI digital engine analyzer, and KAP 140 autopilot, this aircraft blends proven reliability with advanced avionics for today’s flying environment.

Comfort and Capability

The 172R’s generous useful load allows four seats, full fuel, and baggage to be carried with ease. Its stable handling and smooth controls make it a favorite among students learning the basics, while licensed pilots appreciate its ability to handle both short local hops and longer cross-country flights with confidence.

Ready for Every Experience

Whether you’re beginning your flight training journey, renting for a weekend adventure, or enjoying a scenic flight with family or friends, the Cessna 172R Skyhawk delivers a safe, comfortable, and memorable flying experience. It’s an aircraft built for all stages of aviation -from first takeoff to seasoned pilot.

Classic Meets Modern

The 1998 Cessna 172R Skyhawk is powered by a 160 horsepower Lycoming IO-360-L2A engine, delivering the dependable performance that has made the Skyhawk the world’s most popular training and rental aircraft. This model is enhanced with modern avionics that add capability and confidence for both training and cross-country flying.

At the heart of the panel is the Garmin GNS 530W GPS/Com/MFD, providing a full-color moving map, IFR-approved GPS navigation, and integrated communications in one intuitive system. Paired with the JPI digital engine analyzer, pilots have real-time insight into engine health, fuel management, and efficiency, ensuring safe and economical operations.

The addition of the KAP 140 two-axis autopilot makes longer flights easier and more enjoyable, handling altitude and heading tasks while reducing workload in the cockpit.

For students, these avionics provide exposure to real-world tools used in more advanced aircraft. For renters and licensed pilots, they offer modern navigation, safety, and efficiency, all in the reliable and familiar Cessna 172 platform.

Rental Rate

Aircraft Rental: $220 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.

For cross-country trips, our Cessna 182T Skylane delivers a perfect blend of power and practicality. With its Garmin glass cockpit, four-seat comfort, and impressive useful load, the 182 is ideal for pilots who want more performance, safety, and confidence on longer flights.

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.