What is the length and width of a Cessna 172?
The cessna 172 is one of the most popular aircrafts in history and has successfully remained in production since it was first designed and built in 1955. The cessna 172 skyhawk (1958) has an overall length of 27’2” (8. The current production model, the 172s skyhawk, is 27 feet, 2 inches (8. The wing is externally braced and has a 1° 30′ angle of incidence at the root, with 3° negative twist.
What is the best altitude to cruise with a Cessna 172?
Modern Cessna 172’s have a maximum altitude of 13,000ft – 15,000ft. Anything over 10,000ft is known as the transition layer, and pilots should not cruise above this altitude. For long haul flights, it’s recommended to cruise at 9,500ft and 4,500ft for short flights. A Cessna 172 can typically fly around 640–800 miles on a full tank, depending on weather, weight, and altitude. That’s about 4–5 hours of flight time. Efficient planning and favorable conditions are key to maximizing range during longer flights in small aircraft.Modern Cessna 172’s have a maximum altitude of 13,000ft – 15,000ft. Anything over 10,000ft is known as the transition layer, and pilots should not cruise above this altitude. For long haul flights, it’s recommended to cruise at 9,500ft and 4,500ft for short flights.For Normal very high altitude airplanes 60,000 or 70,000 feet (18-21KM) is about the limit of what they can do before the wings stop working. At this point over 99% of the atmosphere by mass is underneath you.