Gastonia has a place where people can fly, where they can pilot a $500,000 Cessna 172 Skyhawk and feel the wind underneath their wings. "Once you’re in the cockpit, you have a different level of ...

How Far Would You Fly a Cessna 172? A ferry pilot recently garnered attention for flying a Skyhawk 2,521 miles to Hawaii.

In the case of a small private plane—such as the single-engine Cessna 172 that I learned to fly—the potential hazards are more serious still.

Cessna's classic 172 Skyhawk can fly at about 143 mph and cover around 736 miles in ideal conditions with zero wind.

The Cessna 172 is the world's best-selling civil aircraft, with more than 45,000 units sold. The plane is commonly used as a trainer aircraft for beginner pilots. The plane costs around $50,000 if ...

The Cessna 172 Skyhawk is one of the most iconic airplanes ever. But how capable is it, actually? Here's what you need to know about its range and top speed.