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Cessna 172 vs 182 vs 206: How Do They Differ?
Cessna 172 vs 182 vs 206: How Do They Differ?
Published: December 16, 2025
Cessna 172 Autopilot Basics and Common Mistakes
Cessna 172 Autopilot Basics and Common Mistakes
Published: December 9, 2025
Garmin G1000 vs G5 in the Cessna 172: Simple Guide for Student and Private Pilots
Garmin G1000 vs G5 in the Cessna 172: Simple Guide for Student and Private Pilots
Published: December 8, 2025
How a Cessna 172 Engine Works: A Simple Guide for New Pilots
How a Cessna 172 Engine Works: A Simple Guide for New Pilots
Published: December 7, 2025
Engine Overhaul Cost for a Cessna 172: What Owners Really Pay and Why
Engine Overhaul Cost for a Cessna 172: What Owners Really Pay and Why
Published: December 6, 2025

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Most Valuable Avionics Upgrades for Older Cessna 172 Models That Truly Improve Safety and Flying

Most Valuable Avionics Upgrades for Older Cessna 172 Models That Truly Improve Safety and Flying

Published: November 30, 2025

Flying an older trainer can feel familiar and calm. Many pilots feel that way the first time they si...

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Cessna 172 Common Emergency Procedures: Simple Steps Every Pilot Should Know

Cessna 172 Common Emergency Procedures: Simple Steps Every Pilot Should Know

Published: November 29, 2025

Flying is exciting, and it also calls for focus. Cessna 172 Common Emergency Procedures give pi...

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How to Start a Flooded Cessna 172 Engine Safely

How to Start a Flooded Cessna 172 Engine Safely

Published: November 28, 2025

A flooded airplane engine can stop your day in a hurry. You turn the key, it coughs once, and then i...

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How to Read Oil Analysis Results for a Cessna 172 Engine

How to Read Oil Analysis Results for a Cessna 172 Engine

Published: November 27, 2025

Fifuring out how to read oil analysis results for a 172 engine can feel confusing at first. You get ...

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Spark plug fouling in the Cessna 172: Causes and Prevention

Spark plug fouling in the Cessna 172: Causes and Prevention

Published: November 26, 2025

Meta description: Spark plug fouling in the 172: causes and prevention—learn why it happens, what ...

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Best Cessna 172 Model Years to Buy for Private Owners

Best Cessna 172 Model Years to Buy for Private Owners

Published: November 25, 2025

Owning your own airplane feels exciting, but picking the right year can feel confusing fast. Some ye...

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Cessna 172 Annual Inspection: What Owners Should Expect

Cessna 172 Annual Inspection: What Owners Should Expect

Published: November 24, 2025

Owning a small plane can feel exciting and serious at the same time. When the calendar turns and ins...

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Common Hidden Costs When Purchasing a Used Cessna 172

Common Hidden Costs When Purchasing a Used Cessna 172

Published: November 23, 2025

Buying a small airplane can feel exciting. The price looks fair, the photos look clean, and the...

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Cessna 172 Pre-Buy Inspection Checklist: What to Look For Before You Buy

Cessna 172 Pre-Buy Inspection Checklist: What to Look For Before You Buy

Published: November 22, 2025

Buying a small plane can feel exciting and a little stressful at the same time. The price is real mo...

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Differences Between Carbureted and Fuel-Injected Cessna 172 Engines

Differences Between Carbureted and Fuel-Injected Cessna 172 Engines

Published: November 21, 2025

Flying a small trainer feels simple, but the engine up front does a lot of quiet work. For many pilo...

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