Experience the Cessna 172SP Skyhawk

The Cessna 172SP Skyhawk is a four-seat general aviation aircraft that blends reliability, comfort, and performance, making it an excellent choice for flight training, family trips, aircraft rental, or building hours in the sky. With its high-wing design and spacious cabin, both pilot and passengers enjoy outstanding visibility and easy access, perfect for lessons, cross-country adventures, or sightseeing flights.

Designed for Versatility

Since its introduction, the Skyhawk has become the world’s most popular training and rental aircraft, flown by students, private pilots, and aviation enthusiasts across the globe. Its stable handling, rugged design, and consistent performance have made it the backbone of flight schools and flying clubs for decades.

Performance You Can Rely On

Powered by a 180 horsepower Lycoming IO-360-L2A engine, the 172SP delivers dependable cruise speeds of over 120 knots while maintaining economical fuel consumption of around 9.5 gallons per hour. With modern Garmin avionics, digital engine monitoring, and autopilot options, it offers the tools and reliability needed for both training and long-distance flying.

Comfort and Capability

The Skyhawk’s generous useful load and 56-gallon fuel capacity allow it to carry four adults plus baggage with confidence. Its smooth controls and forgiving flight characteristics make it ideal for students, while licensed pilots and renters appreciate its ability to handle both short local flights and extended cross-country journeys.

Ready for Every Experience

Whether you’re starting your flight training, renting for a weekend getaway, or taking friends on a scenic tour, the Cessna 172SP Skyhawk provides a safe, capable, and enjoyable flying experience. It’s an aircraft built for every stage of aviation -from first solo to seasoned pilot.

Interior & Avionics

The 2001 Cessna 172SP Skyhawk combines classic comfort with modern technology, powered by a 180 horsepower Lycoming IO-360 engine. Inside, the cabin features leather seating for four, providing a professional yet comfortable environment for both training and cross-country flying.

At the heart of the panel is the Garmin GTN 650 touch-screen GPS, delivering intuitive navigation, communication, and multi-function display capabilities. Pilots benefit from color MFD displays that integrate critical flight data and situational awareness tools at a glance.

This Skyhawk is also equipped with ADS-B traffic and weather, including Bluetooth streaming to an iPad, allowing real-time data in the cockpit for safer and more informed flying. These features, paired with the Skyhawk’s stability and reliability, create an aircraft that feels modern, connected, and ready for every mission.

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.