Cessna 172

Friday, January 20, 2012 at 02:37 AM ET

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Key Takeaways:

Modern Cessna 172 models are equipped with advanced Garmin G1000 avionics, offering comprehensive navigation, traffic, terrain, and weather capabilities.
The aircraft has seen significant engineering improvements, including a more powerful 180 hp Lycoming engine in the popular S-model and highly durable, comfortable seats.
Newer models feature long-lasting LED lighting throughout (landing, taxi, strobe, recognition lights) while retaining the excellent visibility provided by its "Omni-Vision" high-wing design.

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The evolution of the Cessna 172 over the years.

Garmin G1000 — Today’s 172 boasts Garmin G1000 avionics. With maps, charts, traffic, terrain, weather and more, that’s a lot of capability for an entry-level airplane. For more, check out our feature, “Cessna 172: Still Relevant.“

Cessna 172 — **The most popular Skyhawk is the S-model, which features the 180 hp Lycoming IO-360-L2A. ** For more, check out our feature, “Cessna 172: Still Relevant.“

Cessna 172 Seat — Are the new models better engineered? Look no further than the seats. Good to 26 Gs and comfy to boot, they rival the seats in Cessna’s bizjets. For more, check out our feature, “Cessna 172: Still Relevant.“

LEDs — LEDs are everywhere. Landing, taxi, strobe and recognition lights are all LED for longer life. For more, check out our feature, “Cessna 172: Still Relevant.“

Omni-Vision — Omni-Vision lives. The high wing and generous glass give good visibility for sightseeing and ground reference maneuvers alike. For more, check out our feature, “Cessna 172: Still Relevant.“

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For more, check out our feature, “Cessna 172: Still Relevant.“

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