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Exploring Aircraft Performance: How Fast Is a Cessna 172 Skyhawk?

Pilot's Life Blog

JANUARY 5, 2025

Weight and Load Weight is one of the primary factors affecting the Cessna 172s speed. The aircrafts maximum gross weight is typically around 2,450 pounds, and exceeding this weight can significantly affect both safety and performance. It balances speed with stability and control.

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Horizon Aircraft is developing the first 800km range hybrid eVTOL aircraft

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SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

It features a forward-swept main wing, plus a smaller set of horizontal canard-style stabilizers mounted on the forward fuselage. The aircraft also has twin-boom vertical stabilizers to the rear and a monocoque cabin that can accommodate up to six passengers, plus the operating pilot.

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Exploring Aircraft Performance: How Fast Is a Cessna 172 Skyhawk?

Horizon Aircraft is developing the first 800km range hybrid eVTOL aircraft

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