Bemidji Aviation has two aircraft for rental by students and qualified pilots: a 1973 and 1974 Cessna 172M. Both aircraft are exceptionally well maintained (by us) and serve as exceptional trainers for student pilots.
General Characteristics:
- Crew: one pilot plus three passenger
- Length: 24 ft 1 in
- Wingspan: 36 ft 1 in
- Height: 8 ft 11 in
- Wing area: 174 ft²
- Empty weight: 1,691 lb
- Max. takeoff weight: 2450 lb
- Lycoming O-320-E2D flat-4 engine, 150 hp or 180 hp engine (depending on plane)
Performance:
- Maximum speed: 126 mph
- Cruise speed: 120 mph
- Stall speed: 47 mph unpowered, flaps down
- Range: 696 mi
- Rate of climb: 721 ft/min
- Max. wing loading: 14.1 lb/ft²
- Minimum power/mass: .066 hp/lb
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