Cessna 172 Skyhawk- Zulu Mike
The 172 is just a bigger version of the Cessna 152 in many respects, but it does have different handling characteristics. It also has rear seats giving it a four seat capacity and it is slightly faster. This aeroplane makes for quite a reasonable tourer.
G-BCZM was originally painted in a kind of calf scour yellow, not pretty. So, after purchasing the Robin in 2002 we decided to have it re-sprayed with the same paint scheme, sort of corporate colours. ZM is a 172M, which has a climbing propeller and forty degree of flap, making it a great performer in and out of short fields. It is also a great aeroplane for going distances, nice and comfy.
- G-BNSM
Load Sheet (Excel Document) - G-BMFZ
Load Sheet (Excel Document) - G-BCZM
Load Sheet (Excel Document) - G-OCFC
Load Sheet (Excel Document) - Cornwall Flying Club
VFR Flight Log (Adobe Document)
Skyhawk is the best-selling, most-flown airplane ever. Maybe that's because of its proven reliability. Or its forgiving flight characteristics. Or its reputation as the safest general aviation aircraft ever built.
Measured by its longevity and popularity, the Cessna 172 is the most successful mass produced light aircraft in history. The first production models were delivered in 1956 and they are still in production. As of 2008, more than 43,000 had been built.
The club aeroplanes are available seven days a week, weather permitting of course, and can be used for business or pleasure.
Pilots are reminded that they must be in check before flying any of the clubs aeroplanes, see the flying order book for details
General characteristics
Built: 1975
Crew: 1 pilot
Capacity: 3 passengers
Length: 27 ft 2 in (8.3 m)
Wingspan: 36 ft 1 in (11 m)
Height: 8 ft 11 in (2.7 m)
Wing area: 174 ft² (16.2 m²)
Maximum speed: 123 kts
Cruise speed: 122 kts