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The Story Behind the Cessna 172 that Flew from California to Hawaii
Pilots know that a long cross-country solo flight is a requirement for obtaining a coveted FAA pilot’s certificate. But, with a recent delivery flight of a Cessna 172 Skyhawk nonstop from California to Hawaii, the term “long cross country” has new meaning. This one was “mammoth.” (www.msn.com) और अधिक...Sort type: [Top] [Newest]
congrats on your new plane. The engine is fully broken in. When would you like to schedule the next engine overhaul?
Over and 18 hour flight, the pilot will encounter about 4 hours of darkness. Would not this cause the pilot to become disorientated with no visual reference?? A Cessna 172 is obviously not pressurised which means it cant fly at higher altitudes.
you ever heard of autopilot and gps?
None of the C172s I flew had Autopilot or GPS but only ADF. I flew back in the 1970,s
right. 50 years ago
Proper link:
https://www.planeandpilotmag.com/news/the-latest/2022/08/30/the-story-behind-the-cessna-172-that-flew-from-california-to-hawaii/
https://www.planeandpilotmag.com/news/the-latest/2022/08/30/the-story-behind-the-cessna-172-that-flew-from-california-to-hawaii/