Cessna 172

Each guide in this comprehensive series covers the fundamentals of flying and the principal characteristics of a specific type of aircraft, gathered from the advice and experiences of leading experts in the aviation industry. Geared for pilots interested in renting or buying a particular model, these sourcebooks provide an overview of the aircraft and detailed descriptions of its handling characteristics, limitations, and performance data. A history of each airplane’s use and function is also included.

Each guide in this comprehensive series covers the fundamentals of flying and the principal characteristics of a specific type of aircraft, gathered from the advice and experiences of leading experts in the aviation industry. Geared for pilots looking to supplement their individual plane's official flight manual, these sourcebooks provide an overview of the aircraft and detailed descriptions of its handling characteristics, limitations, and performance data. A history of each airplane's use and function is also included.

Author Biography: Jeremy Pratt is the managing director of Airplane Flight Equipment (AFE). Ed Helmick was the first to fly the DV20 Katana prototypes brought to North America in 1993. He lives in Honolulu, Hawaii.

Jeremy Pratt is the managing director of Airplane Flight Equipment (AFE).