CESSNA 162
Learn to Fly in Cessna 162 – The best Aircraft for Private Pilot Training or Sport Pilot Training
Learn to Fly in Cessna 162 – The best Aircraft for Private Pilot Training or Sport Pilot Training
The Cessna 162 was named the Skycatcher, a two-seater with high wings and tricycle gear. Classified as a light-sport aircraft, it was designed and produced between 2009 and 2013 for training and personal flying missions.
Designed as a trainer and for personal use, the Cessna 162 was created to be a top-of-the-line tool for flight instruction and leisure flying.
The aircraft has a gross weight of 1320 lbs and an empty weight of 839 lbs, leaving 490 lbs for fuel, passengers, bags, and other variables. While the 162 prefers to be on the lighter side and is easier to control with less weight, it is still possible for a single pilot to bring their necessary gear. Check out our guide on the best pilot gear here.
The Cessna 162 can carry up to 24 gallons of fuel and runs on 100LL aviation-grade fuel. While it may not be much in the tanks, this is making it possible to complete long cross countries when pilots are looking to build some time. The Cessna 162 can fly on one tank for just over 3 hours. This makes it ideal for flight training missions since most training flights are less than 2 hours.
Essence Flight School at Van Nuys Airport is fortunate to have three Cessna 162s for daily operation.
Cessna 162 is powered by a direct drive air-cooled, carbureted Continental O-200-D engine, producing 100 hp at 2,800 rpm and equipped with a two-blade, fixed pitch composite propeller. With the O-200D engine, the Skycatcher is capable of cruising at speeds as high as 118 knots.
The Cessna 162 is equipped for day and night VFR flying only. Production aircraft were delivered with a Garmin G300 EFIS installed, as well as a Garmin SL40 communications radio, a GTX327 transponder, and a 121.5 MHz ELT. Flight data is presented on the G300 in a singlecombination primary flight display
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