Experience the Cessna 172SP Skyhawk

The Cessna 172SP Skyhawk is a four-seat general aviation aircraft that blends reliability, performance, and comfort, making it a perfect choice for flight training, aircraft rental, cross-country travel, or building flight hours. With its high-wing design and spacious cabin, both pilots and passengers enjoy excellent visibility and a smooth ride, whether learning, traveling, or simply enjoying the view.

Designed for Versatility

The Skyhawk has earned its place as one of the most widely flown aircraft in the world, trusted by students, private pilots, and flying clubs alike. Its stable handling, durable construction, and practical design make it equally suited for instruction, rentals, or recreational flying.

Performance You Can Rely On

Powered by a 180 horsepower Lycoming IO-360 engine, the 172SP delivers dependable cruise speeds of up to 124 knots with a fuel burn of about 9–9.5 gallons per hour. With a service ceiling of 14,000 feet, it provides solid performance for both local flights and longer cross-country journeys.

Comfort and Capability

With a maximum gross weight of 2,550 pounds, the 172SP comfortably carries four people, full fuel, and up to 120 pounds of baggage. Its forgiving stall characteristics and smooth control response make it a favorite for students, while experienced pilots appreciate its endurance and flexibility.

Ready for Every Experience

Whether you’re taking your first lesson, renting for a weekend trip, or flying family and friends on a scenic tour, the Cessna 172SP Skyhawk offers a safe, capable, and memorable flying experience. It’s an aircraft built to inspire confidence and deliver enjoyment at every stage of aviation.

Modern Avionics

The 2005 Cessna 172SP Skyhawk combines its dependable 180 horsepower Lycoming engine with a suite of modern avionics and interior comforts designed to enhance every flight.

At the heart of the cockpit is the Garmin G1000 glass panel, a fully integrated avionics system that presents flight instruments, engine monitoring, moving maps, and GPS navigation in a bright, intuitive format. The system is paired with a reliable autopilot, reducing pilot workload and ensuring smoother, more efficient flights.

Inside, the Skyhawk SP offers a professional yet comfortable cabin experience. Leather seating provides support for four occupants, while cold air conditioning keeps the cockpit comfortable in all seasons, making training, cross-country trips, and sightseeing flights more enjoyable.

This blend of advanced avionics, thoughtful interior upgrades, and trusted performance makes the 172SP a versatile and capable aircraft for both student pilots and experienced aviators.

Rental Rate

Aircraft Rental: $235 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.