What is the best rate of climb speed in a Cessna 172?

Specifications

	1965 172F (Skyhawk)	1997-2007 172R (Skyhawk)
Stall Speed Clean	50 Knots	51 KCAS
Stall Speed Landing Configuration	43 Knots	47 KCAS
Climb Best Rate	645 FPM	720 FPM
Wing Loading	13.2 lbs./sq. ft.	14.1 lbs./sq. ft.

What speed does a Cessna 172 take off?

60 knots is considered to be the optimum takeoff speed. This speed will allow enough lift under the wings to give a smooth, stall-free takeoff. What is the landing speed of a Cessna 172? Same as rotation speed, around 60 KIAS with 10-degree flaps.

Is it hard to land a Cessna 172?

Landing the Cessna 172 isn’t hard, but there are some tips you can use today to turn acceptable landings into great landings. Here are 10 Cessna 172 landing tips you can start implementing today: Fly a Consistent Pattern. Fly the Right Airspeed on Final Approach.

What is a Cessna 172 best glide speed?

65 KIAS
Speeds

BEST GLIDE SPEED		65 KIAS
Best Angle of Climb	Vx	60 KIAS
Best Rate of Climb	Vy	76 KIAS
Maneuvering Speed	Va	82 KIAS
		99 KIAS

How far can a plane glide without engines?

A passenger jet could glide for up to about 60 miles if it suffers a total engine failure at its cruising altitude. Here’s an example. A typical commercial aircraft has a lift to drag ratio of around 10:1. This means that for every 10 miles it travels forward it loses 1 mile in altitude.

Can small planes glide without engines?

All fixed-wing aircraft have some capability to glide with no engine power; that is, they do not sink straight down like a stone, but rather continue to glide moving horizontally while descending. A heavier, faster aircraft or a plane gliding into mountains or trees could result in substantial damage.

What is the rotation speed of a Cessna 172?

The rotate speed in a Cessna 172 is 60 knots which is when u start pulling back on the stick (pressing 2 button) u then level your climb at 65 knots until you are at 300 feet agl (above ground level) and you then level off slightly and bring your speed up to 75 knots. Other than that great instructable.

What is a Cessna 172’s maximum altitude?

Service ceiling is the maximum altitude which the aircraft can attain flying in air at Standard Temperature and Pressure (29.92″ Hg and 15° C at MSL) and still be able to climb at a rate of at least 100 feet/min. Depending on the model 172, this is between 13,000-15,000 feet ASL . A Cessna 172SP has a published service ceiling of 14,000 feet ASL.

What is the glide ratio of a Cessna 172?

The glide ratio can normally be found in your POH – a Cessna 172, for example, has a glide ratio of around 9:1 to 10:1 depending on weight and if the propeller is windmilling.

What is the maximum gross weight of a Cessna 172?

The basic 172 appeared in November 1955 as the 1956 model and remained in production until replaced by the 172A in early 1960. It was equipped with a Continental O-300 145 hp (108 kW) six-cylinder, air-cooled engine and had a maximum gross weight of 2,200 lb (998 kg).