Cessna's classic 172 Skyhawk can fly at about 143 mph and cover around 736 miles in ideal conditions with zero wind.

The first-generation Cessna 172s with the sloped, “fastback” fuselage is a favorite among some Skyhawk enthusiasts.

Cessna curtailed production of the Skyhawk in the mid-1980s due to the economy but resumed in 1996 with the 172R Skyhawk. 172S Skyhawk SP debuted in 1998 with a more powerful engine.The Cessna 172 ...