After blowing past the fifty-day mark, they decided to stay in the air as long as they could. They were flying a modified Cessna 172, dubbed ‘ The Hacienda‘. So on December 4, 1958, Robert Timm and John Cook left the ground. Why not sponsor an attempt to break the flight endurance record? One of his slot machine mechanics, who was also a pilot, gave him that idea. An enterprising Las Vegas businessman had just built the Hacienda, a family friendly casino. However, their record-setting flight only held the title for a few months.Ī new bid was being prepared further west, in the dusty Nevada deserts. They stayed in the air for 50 days, handily sailing by the previous record.
They were flying their Cessna 172, dubbed ‘ The Old Scotchman‘. In August of 1958, Jim Heth and Bill Burkhart took to the skies over Dallas, Texas. That record stood for 9 years until the Cessna 172 showed up on the scene. In 1949, a pair of US Navy pilots stayed in the air for an incredible 46 days and 20 hours. After that, the record was broken and reset another 11 times. The first record, 1 day, 13 hours, and 15 minutes, was set in August of 1923, by two US Army Service pilots. Aerial refueling had become refined enough to allow aircraft to exceed the non-refueled endurance records. This record really took off starting in 1923. There can be multiple pilots, but they all must remain in the aircraft for the duration of the flight. Basically, how long can you stay in the air before you decide or are forced to land. The record was for manned, refueled flight endurance. Wingspan: 36 Feet The Cessna 172 Helps Set a World Record for Flight EnduranceĪ mere two years after it was released, the Cessna 172 played a key role in helping to set a world record.
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Propeller: 76 Inch (diameter) / Fixed PitchĮlectrical System: 14-volt with Generator Total Distance over 50-FT Obstacle: 1115 Feet Total Distance over 50-FT Obstacle: 1650 Feet The Cessna 172 debuted with the following specs: Original Model Cessna 172 Specs To keep up with demand, Cessna built 4,195 172 aircraft over the next five years. They delivered the first production models in 1956, with a price tag of $8,995. The 172 went through test flights and certifications in June 1955.Ĭessna quickly started building 172s. With this new modification, Cessna decided it was different enough to have its own model number. So they modified it again, changing from a conventional landing gear to a tricycle landing gear configuration. Although the variant was certified with these changes, Cessna still felt like it wasn’t quite there. And it had larger elevators and a more angular tail-fin. It was powered by a 145 hp Continental O-300-A engine. In January 1955, Cessna started test flying an improved variant of the 170 1, called the 170C. The Cessna 172 started life as a variant to the Cessna 170, which was a taildragger. Obviously, this best-selling aircraft of all time was realized in a flash of insight and genius, right? Well, not really. But it’s what you expect when talking about something as celebrated as the Cessna 172. Production is to begin as soon as possible. The next day, the design is approved by the board. The engineers congratulate each other on their brilliant, inspired design. They’re assigning it the number 172, and calling it the ‘ Skyhawk‘. They are excitedly discussing the new design they’ve just finalized. Four of Cessna’s chief engineers are gathered around a set of airplane plans. The Cessna 172 even played a key part in setting an unbelievable world record. And along the way, it picked up the name ‘Skyhawk’. Over the past 58 years, the 172 has worked hard to win the trust and admiration of pilots. So where did this golden child of general aviation come from? And how did it become more successful than other aircraft in its class, such as the Beechcraft Musketeer or Piper Cherokee? And what does the future hold for the 172? As with many aircraft, the Cessna 172 has a long and interesting history.
“ The Cessna 172 was arguably the most elegant compromise in the history of aviation.” In fact, Flying Magazine went so far as to say: The perfect training and instructional plane, for it’s reliable flight characteristics. Versatile, for its ability to fulfill a variety of roles.
Utilitarian, for decent short haul and payload capabilities. Affordable, both for the cost of the plane and cost of flying. Over the years, its been called many things. It also has a reputation for being the safest general aviation aircraft available. This makes it the best-selling, most widely flown airplane ever built. AndersĬessna Aircraft Company has delivered more than 43,000 Cessna 172 airplanes to date. There’s a reason the Cessna 172 Skyhawk is general aviation’s most popular model.
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