CESSNA 172SP REFERENCE INFORMATION

For detailed instructions on how to fly this aircraft, see the Aircraft Handbook. For standard procedures, see the Checklists tab.

Total Flight Simulator aircraft weight with full fuel
2,550 lbs

NOTE: To adjust fuel load, on the Aircraft menu, click Fuel.

VA - Maneuvering Speed
105 KIAS (2550 lbs)
98 KIAS (2200 lbs)
90 KIAS (1900 lbs)

VFE - Maximum Flaps-Extended Speed
110 KIAS (10 degrees flaps)
85 KIAS (10-30 degrees flaps)

VNO - Maximum Structural-Cruising Speed
129 KIAS

VNE - Never Exceed Speed
163 KIAS

VS - Stalling Speed (maximum weight, flaps up)
48 KIAS

VSO - Stalling Speed in the Landing Configuration
(maximum weight, flaps 30 degrees)
40 KIAS

VX - Best Angle-of-Climb Speed
62 KIAS (sea level)
67 KIAS (10,000 feet msl)

VY - Best Rate-of-Climb Speed
74 KIAS (sea level)
72 KIAS (10,000 feet msl)

Maximum Glide Speed
65 KIAS


NOTE: For explanations of speeds used on this tab, see "V-speeds" in the Glossary section of Help.