Flying novice? The Cessna Skyhawk could be a good place to earn your wings. According to makers Textron, the Skyhawk was engineered for training but built for adventure. And having been around for over 60 years, it’s one of the, if not the most popular single-engine planes ever made.
The tech specs have of course been upgraded since the 1950s but the Skyhawk’s aesthetics remain relatively unchanged. Up to four passengers, including the pilot, can travel up to 640 nm. That’s roughly Los Angeles to El Paso.
Details
| Company | Textron Aviation |
| Operating Cost | 0-$999 |
| Range - nm | <1,000 |
| Max speed - mach | 0.2-0.29 |
| Number of passengers | 4 |
| Takeoff distance - ft | 1,000-1,999 |
| Landing distance - ft | 1,000-1,999 |
| Baggage Compartment Volume - cu.ft. | 0-99 |
| Design | Multiple cabin configuration |
| Cabin height - ft | 4-4.11 |
| Cabin length (not including baggage) - ft | 10-19 |
| Cabin width - ft | 3-3.11 |
| Number of crew | 2 |
| Exterior height - ft | <10.11 |
| Exterior length - ft | 20-29.11 |
| Overall wingspan - ft | 30-39.11 |
| Cabin volume - cu.ft. | <1,000 |
| Basic operating weight - lb | <2,000 |
| Maximum payload - lb | <1,000 |
| Maximum fuel - lb | <1,000 |
| Engine thrust/flat rating - lbf | <1,000 |
| Rate of climb - ft/min | <1,000 |
| Long-range cruise - ktas | 100-199 |
| Maximum operating altitude - ft | 14,000 |
