The clubs Skyhawk is a 1975 172M model and was purchased by the club in March 1980. The engine was upgraded to a new 180HP Lycoming engine per the AirPlains 180HP Upgrade STC in October 2023. A new Sensenich Propellor was also installed as part of the STC. The Gross Weight was increased to 2550 lbs per the Air Plains GW Increase STC. The C-172 has long range tanks with 48 gallons usable. The interior was completely redone in November 2003 and is in excellent condition. The exterior was newly painted in Sep 2007.

Skyhawk Equipment

• Garmin GMA-345 Audio Panel
• Garmin GTN-750 NAV/COM/WAAS GPS with terrain and obstacle data
• Garmin SL-30 NAV/COM
• Garmin G5 Attitude Indicator and G5 HSI with TAS and wind direction and speed
• Garmin GFC-500 Autopilot with auto pitch trim
• Garmin MD200-306 NAV Indicator with glideslope
• Garmin GTX-33 Remote Transponder
• Garmin GDL-88 with weather and ADS-B traffic to GTN-750 and Flight Stream 210 (Meets 2020 ADS-B requirements)
• Falcon MFC500 Digital Clock with timer
• J.P. Instruments EDM-830 with Fuel Flow, Oil Temp, Oil Pressure, OAT, Manifold Pressure, RPM, and % HP
• PAI-700 Vertical Card Magnetic Compass
• ACK 406 mhz ELT
• Reiff cylinder and oil pan heater
• Rosen Sun Visors
• Precise Flow Air Vents

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