Cessna 172

What are the rules for turning your own wrenches?

As the predecessor to the legendary 172, this vintage taildragger is similarly stable and forgiving

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A Cessna 172 on floats is less intimidating than other amphibs because so many pilots learned to fly in them.

A GA pilot and his flying pooch
enjoy the bachelor life for a bit
on some mountain airstrips in the Cascades.

A bit larger than competing Cessna 172s and Piper PA-28s, the Musketeer was a comfortable family airplane.

With a classic paint scheme, wheel fairings, and neat interior, this 172 can hold its own on a crowded ramp.

Designed in response to Cessna’s 182 Skylane, this high-horsepower Piper is known for its carrying capacity.

Repurposing serviceable material to fly again has always been a thing with GA owners.

This early tricycle-gear convert helped convince Cessna to follow with the 172.