The Skylane’s combination of comfort, load-carrying capability, and easy handling have made it a sought-after all-rounder for nearly 70 years.

As mentioned earlier, the Skyhawk's cruise speed has risen modestly over the ... differences between the 172 Skyhawk and the larger Cessna 182 Skylane, another popular trainer and general aviation ...

This feature made the 172XP more similar in some respects to larger Cessna models like the 182, which also used constant-speed propellers. The XP model could cruise at 131 knots (243 km/h ...