Flying the 2022 Cessna 172S Skyhawk

[@thevictoryoverhimself7298]

Seriously the ultimate airplane. A child could fly it. Sometimes they do. Criticizing not changing the design is like wondering why your soup spoon doesnt have a computer-guided laser sight. Sometimes a design just works and has been figured out.

[@garybono]

..and it's a better trainer than the Cherokees because they are TOO easy to fly and ate very difficult to stall.

[@archerpiperii2690]

Hey! Don't forget gyroscopic stabilization and an accelerometer on that soup spoon.

[@billbill6576]

Good explanation, things can be over engineered as mush as under.

[@zelven6109]

A child could drive a car on a highway too

[@carlmclelland7624]

I would argue whether the 172 or the 150/152 trained more pilots, but stepping up to it from a 150 was like the day I went from a PA28 to a PA32-300. WOW! Got my instrument ticket in a 172... single nav-com with glideslope and an ADF. Things were sure simple in the 60s. Hey, you take us for lots of rides in things that go higher, faster and further. Now, you show me my 'real dream' of flying... Low and Slow, and look out the windows to navigate! Thanks Rick! I enjoyed today's flight............

[@FlyingwithRich]

Thank you! Lots of fun flying low and slow and looking outside!

[@danieljones8587]

In the early 70s as a passenger my friend would do nose up stalls in a rented 172 from the Hawthorne airport over the Queen Mary next to the Pike at night. The stall reminded me of the first drop on the Cyclone Racer roller-coaster that was below us but with about 10-times more the intensity. He recovered quickly every time. The sound of the stall buzzer is forever etched in my mind.

[@mitchellfamily3899]

It was always fun to get it into slow flight and fly it backwards. Also, recovered on it's own from incipient spins, just really gentle to fly. Great for teaching wing down, top rudder in crosswinds. All round winner to learn basic flying technique.

[@MichaelVanHeemst]

New airplane prices are absolutely insane

[@FlyingwithRich]

Can't fault the manufacturers for getting what they can based on production numbers - thanks for watching!

[@Ty05031]

It’s going to ruin general aviation, if it already hasn’t

[@mattfgln]

Yes, especially for a plane designed 70 years ago with basically nothing new inside it except for the avionics

[@jj6457]

Nah it’s expensive because these days only rich people and their shit snob kids with daddy’s money can afford to fly GA and unfortunately pushing out the lower class. That’s the world we live in now, rich up on their high horse.

[@bobloblawslawblog5104]

@@jamesforrester6941 Yep, nail on the head

[@Spyke-lz2hl]

When I started almost 30 years ago now, we flew those late 70’s, (77-79) 152’s and 172’s. The new ones, although they look essentially the same, are so much more well built and better airplanes than those of 45 years ago.

[@tadeuszlufik]

Enjoyed revisiting this underrated classic. Modern classic and an amazing, venerable aircraft.

[@steveprice4779]

Thanks for the memories Rich. My dad was a Piper/Cessna dealer in Spokane Washington back in the 60's and 70,s. I learned to fly in a Cherokee 180, a 172, and a Cessna 182. My best landings were always in the Cherokee. When he decided to sell the business he suggested that me and my brother who was also flying might want to by one of the many new aircraft we had in stock at the time. My cost for a basically new Cessna 182 in 1975 was around 25k if I remember correctly. Boy have things changed. I was a sophomore in college and decided to pass. OPPS...My grandfather was also a Chrysler Plymouth Imperial dealer and I could of bought Hemi Cuda's at cost too.....who knew😫

[@jumpinjack1]

25k in "75" is $138,341.54 today I would still pass if it was me lol

[@FlyingwithRich]

Thanks - sounds like great memories!

[@eelb53]

When I learned to fly almost 50 years ago in a Cessna 150, and then flew a 172, I was amazed at how benign the stall behavior was compared to the 150. Just by appearance, I thought the 172 was just an up sized 150, but they handle differently. I guess the additional weight has a lot to do with it.

[@GaryMCurran]

I went from the 150 to the 182. What a difference, but the Skylane was just a dream to fly. I mean, nothing wrong with the 150, if you don't mind a cramped, two seat leaf in the wind, but the Skylane was a 'let's go half way across the country today! kind of airplane.

[@mustang1191]

The Skyhawk history is fun to hear.

[@georgej7077]

Love the 172. Docile aircraft and If you accidentally enter a spin they recover very easily as well. I wonder if the new engines are as indestructible as the old O320. Great vid, keep em coming!

[@docpalazola491]

Great video, Rich, once again you make us feel like we're riding along. Love that Skyhawk!!

[@FlyingwithRich]

Thank you! Wonderful airplane for sure.

[@spectech7640]

Man.. I love watching your videos!

[@FlyingwithRich]

Thank you!

[@ItsJordaan]

I just did my discovery flight a couple hours ago. This was the one we flew in. Got to take off and because it was windy, it made us feel like we were free falling. Didn't really like that feeling too much, but the experience was unlike anything I've ever experienced. Haven't been in an airplane in about 15 years and I'm nervous of heights, so it felt good to crush that fear.

[@FlyingwithRich]

Thanks for the message. I hope you stay with it!

[@skaytv3368]

I love that they still made it with the classic yoke rather than the joy stick

[@frankreinmiller848]

Love the History talks Rich,Great flight.

[@FlyingwithRich]

Thank you!

[@seapilot4042]

🛩 All shiny and new, gotta love it! Some Great camera angle's too. Really enjoyed this video, Thanks for sharing.

[@FlyingwithRich]

Thank you!

[@touchandgomx]

It's beautiful, the Cessna 172 is my favorite plane. greetings from Mexico.

[@FlyingwithRich]

Greetings!

[@robtebay1]

I was expecting a 60° turn then! Always love your videos, Rich. They're informative and interesting. I'm going to buy another lottery ticket, just in case!

[@FlyingwithRich]

Thank you!

[@RealNoahMC]

In 1970, the MSRP of the cesna 172 was $12500. Adjusted for inflation, that would be about $96k today. Pricing has been way over inflated for these and is a shame since it's what is killing the private pilot industry.

[@FlyingwithRich]

True, but I think there are a lot of other factors to consider when examining airplane prices rather than applying inflation numbers. Thanks for watching!

[@theaustralianconundrum]

@@FlyingwithRich Noah didn't include near on a $100,000 of Garmin 1000 NXi's! LOL. I LOVE flying these.

[@brandonaviationhd]

I’ve flown the M, RG, and Newest S model and they all handle exactly the same if anything maybe some slight differences. Cessna definitely likes by the “if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it” mantra

[@Jacktherookie_]

Damn 3 standby instruments into single instrument! Outstanding

[@bernardanderson3758]

Merry Christmas to you and the entire team in bringing in all types of most wanted aircraft that you have demonstrated and for that one day I’ll be your onboard camera man

[@FlyingwithRich]

Thank you!

[@jeff27X]

Great video Rich. The first airplane I ever flew was a Skyhawk back in 1980. I now own that same airplane - a 1962 172C Skyhawk, the last year before the "Omnivision back window" you mentioned. I agree, there's nothing better for learning to fly. Happy Holidays.

[@FlyingwithRich]

Thanks for the message. Merry Christmas!

[@crustypilot7627]

Jeff...I have the same plane -'62 172C Skyhawk 145hp Continental 300-D. I love it! Crusty

[@bddgfx]

I'm getting my PPL training done in a 1998 172S two doors down from you folks! Hope I get to fly with you all someday!

[@enzopedro8298]

quality of the video was there, great vid!

[@morphsia2056]

amazing plane!! my uncle is going to start teaching me how to fly with his skyhawk so damn excited i just cant sit still! lol

[@FlyingwithRich]

Have fun!

[@antoniog9814]

Rich, I like how when you featured the Citation M2, DA42, your friend's Phenom 300, etc., you made all the way out to Catalina Island. With this one, it seems you barely made it to the water when suddenly, "Ok, we're gunna take it back...". I guess had you gone that far out, the video would still be playing, 😆

[@rgeno6091]

"What a treat to Fly" great airplane..thanks for sharing the video.

[@m.candan6935]

great Video Rich. Thanks

[@FlyingwithRich]

Thank you!

[@peternelson8861]

Always enjoy your anecdotes Rich, entertaining and informative, cheers, best wishes for the Holiday season.

[@FlyingwithRich]

Thank you - Merry Christmas!

[@ajmplaneshelicoptersrocket3542]

Good video. Beautiful airplane. Tks for posting.

[@arielcabalin2746]

I love Cessna 172, so easy to fly it !

[@andrewderousseau2160]

Your videos are the best

[@FlyingwithRich]

Thank you!

[@tericaclark4871]

I wish he was my instructor ❤️❤️💪🏾💪🏾

[@josephjolly1936]

Nice flight, the interior looks great.

[@bzipoli]

absolute timeless classic

[@harshrajchauhan123]

Love from India 🇮🇳

[@FreedomFlight1]

Nice job, great camera work.

[@Michael-rk8cl]

I love this type of plane

[@jordiegundersen1465]

A fine plane with an impressive reputation.

[@stuartvorster4911]

That was really pleasant to watch - Thanks

[@FlyingwithRich]

Thank you!

[@philipgledhill7227]

I buddy hope you are well. And ready for Christmas. Cessna 172 sky hawk what a awesome plane.would love to buy one and take some lessons. You never no in the near future I could do that. Take care and have a awesome festive season phil.

[@jeromehiggins3001]

It just kills me, how much a Cessna cost these days. A new one 400K, a used one, 50 -80K, and some over 100K, assuming it has a low Airframe time and a good engine that has less then 2000 hours and updated avionics. Now you can build a plane or buy a used one that can fly faster, higher and out performe a Cessna 172 with half the cost.

[@FlyingwithRich]

People place value in different places so what might not make sense to you makes a lot of sense to others!

[@jeromehiggins3001]

@@FlyingwithRich Will see how much value is in my Cessna 172M that has a damaged firewall and a prop strike from a porpused landing from a guy I had leased to fly. The repair cost 90K Will see how much they insurance company gets when they auction it off!

[@MACF75]

Love it. Thanks.

[@fivesfilms]

Great video as always!

[@FlyingwithRich]

Thank you!

[@pilot.sergio4]

Aye I think I saw you take off, I fly out of LGB as well. Nice and clean aircraft there.

[@felipemorla8972]

Great video!

[@budowens6478]

I love my 1960 Cessna 172. A brand new 1960 172 was 9000 bucks.

[@FlyingwithRich]

That's a bargain any time!

[@701Builder]

9000=93000

[@noah5889]

“If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it”!

[@lonnieclemens8028]

A very interesting video to watch.

[@heindirksmit]

It might be different for you, but I’ve been trained to never do special maneuvers above water (or crowds/residential areas/restricted areas), because of the reduced possibilities for landing out in case the engine does not turn back on. That means also no stalls over water. I fly in the Netherlands

[@FlyingwithRich]

Our training areas are over water here. I would rather ditch than try to land pretty much anywhere in the LA basin off airport. Thanks for watching.

[@heindirksmit]

@@FlyingwithRich makes sense! Thanks for your reply

[@firecop7912]

Great aircraft , 172 is one of the best personal planes out there! if not t h e best .

[@skyepilotte11]

Amazing transformation of the 172...panels are nothing like the legacy planes with steam gauges...so is the price of admission..lol Thanks Rich for the new plane demi and history...

[@FlyingwithRich]

Thank you!

[@N9197U]

@@FlyingwithRich It is possible to buy a 2022/23 steam gauge 172?

[@FlyingwithRich]

Nope - all G1000.

[@Dunwyche]

Alright! My daily dose and it's my fav ride!

[@eb1138]

Statred training in a 152. Quickly said forget that (too tight) and paid more for the 172. Never went back

[@FlywithDK]

I hate stalls but this aircraft stall really nice.

[@rightrudderkurt]

Another great video Rich. May I trouble you for a video on your mounts for GoPros for all the different planes?

[@FlyingwithRich]

We will have something coming soon on that - Thanks for watching!

[@mattf49006]

Flying a Skyhawk out in the practice area off PV...brings back great memories out of southwest skyways @ TOA

[@mrbojangles8133]

it's a good entry level airplane

[@Cazador60140]

THe Cessna 172 id a good ship almost flies by itself . My solo after 8 hours of training on CG-UJS .

[@scott5747]

My Dad, a WWII bomber pilot, had a 172 in the early 60's. We lived in the SF East Bay at the time. One time we took our dog for a flight. We use to do a turn over my uncles in Berkeley hills. I've heard that dogs don't know height. That dog pissed all over. He'd look out the window and pee.

[@DaBladePwn]

😂 Thank you for this comment i havent laughed that hard in a minute

[@BazzasAviation]

Glad Cessna still makes the 172!

[@FlyingwithRich]

Me too!

[@sey1yes2]

flew in a new one in 1958. A lot cheaper then. A half mil now is, uh, nuts!

[@toms9844]

u can get a used one for 15k

[@johnfitzpatrick2469]

Merry Christmas Rich from Sydney Australia. I didn't know sales and education could co-exist. 🌟 🌲

[@FlyingwithRich]

Merry Christmas! I didn’t really know either, didn’t really think of sales and education but seems like it works ok - thanks for the message!

[@JohnsonAviation]

This plane is now at my University! Flew it the other day

[@gtr1952]

That was great, some things I didn't know about 172's. I may have to borrow the land-o-matic thing. 8) Thanks Rich! --gary

[@FlyingwithRich]

Thanks for watching!

[@bernardanderson3758]

The used prices on these are going at $250 and up to $500 plus

[@jumpinjack1]

Good vid, liked your history, 5000 planes produced in 3 years in the late 70's and the last 26 years to make 5000 more with a lot less model types. Times definitely have changed and hard to compete against a $69.00 Southwest ticket.

[@FlyingwithRich]

Good point - sad how GA has declined.

[@1wwtom]

1/2 a Mil? That's Insane! When I started my private training in the early 70's a C-150 rental was $17/hr wet! We didn't even have transponders yet just stayed on Unicom and all we had to do was keep clear of the class 3 airspace of the main airport some 20 miiles away. I gave it up a couple years after getting my private ticket and I hit 200hrs but the rental had gone up for the 150s to over $20/hr. If I remember you could get a used 150 in good shape for around $10K or so back then. I just wish my own salary would have increased over the years as everything else has! Now I'm Old & Retired.

[@DOGOID]

The Fender Strat of the sky

[@FlyingwithRich]

Very cool comparison. Thanks for that!

[@OldCarsAreFun]

This month I will have an introduction flight on a cessna 172. I hope i dont like it, because it probably is the start of an expensive hobby...

[@lcprivatepilot1969]

Textron-Cessna, should reintroduce the 177 in a FG and RG model with modern optional features, as it still doesn’t look dated at all imho.

[@CrooklynPilot]

Love the 172. Recently got my PPL flying one. But half a million greenbacks for a 2022 version, Yikes!!

[@FlyingwithRich]

I'd take a 172S over half a million greenbacks for sports car but everyone has their personal preferences!

[@CrooklynPilot]

@@FlyingwithRich that’s checkmate! 😉

[@LynetteCarr]

What happened to once you hear the the stall warning you quickly have to be very quick and YAW to the LEFT ! I did not see him do that in the video. When I was in ground school I was 19 years old got my student air man certificate and my flight instructor taught me in a 150 Cessna when u go into a stall and when u hear the stall warning u quickly take the yoke and YAW to the left. I didn't see him do that in the video ! Is this something new since it's a newer plane ? I going to look in Jeppsseny book

[@billiondollardan]

What needs to be done to fix the state of GA? How do we get more planes into circulation?

[@FlyingwithRich]

Tough issue - major barrier to entry just learning to fly, plus majority of population really has no interest.

[@billiondollardan]

@@FlyingwithRich adding something to public schools might help idk

[@legendarydaniel_.6883]

How did you get audio talking to ATC ?

[@Desmodromic916]

Fuel injection made carb heating obsolete, which improves safety and makes it easier to use, but they could add variable propeller pitch command.

[@antialt3498]

and rudder trim🙂

[@MrBe787]

They did, R172K back in the early 80s, they weren’t popular.

[@stanktail]

Now if Chevy would only reproduce its 1957 Bel Air. Complete with modern electronics, a/c etc Chevy could charge a huge pile of money for an antique frame with modern stuff, just like Cessna.

[@FlyingwithRich]

Maybe Chevy (or some other car maker) should build airplanes and show show them how it’s done. Maybe employ some new way to make a wing fly?

[@bernardanderson3758]

Rich how did you get this one ?

[@FlyingwithRich]

Local airplane.

[@chrissanchez9935]

Sir, do naturally-aspirated piston-engine aircraft tend to cause piston ring flutter when cruising at long periods at altitude with manifold pressure lower (let say 11,000 ft ISA or warmer less than 20 in Hg) of what is recommended in the POH during cruise?

[@FlyingwithRich]

I have not experienced that and am not aware of the issue with rings. No specific recommendation in POH that I am aware of except recommended power settings.

[@chrissanchez9935]

@@FlyingwithRich, Thank You, Sir.

[@whsprague]

We certainly had an exciting adventure at the restart in Independence. Do I remember the price in '97 shocked the press at $135K? Do you remember that I flunked my flight check with Kirby? I couldn't figure out the ILS! Navy pilots got no experience with ILS. It was all GCAs.

[@FlyingwithRich]

Hey Bill - I was thinking $140,700 for a loaded Skyhawk!

[@sportaholic4482]

It looks like you’re trying to stall the plane with ESP active. It appears as though you were getting an under speed notification and ESP was fighting you and kicking in. I’m guessing this plane, being as new as it is, has ESP and maybe you didn’t disengage it? If that’s the case, it’s going to recover itself pretty much.

[@FlyingwithRich]

You're guessing wrong. Thanks for watching.

[@cherifbar]

is that an AOA indicator on the top of the panel next to the compass?

[@FlyingwithRich]

Yes. I forgot to point that out.

[@cherifbar]

@@FlyingwithRich wow! Just amazing for a light GA airplane.

[@glenwilliams5818]

Well happy flyen folk! Like food the prices go up ! But a hard time going down

[@renardinosrenard9581]

Back to the roots ?! :)

[@FlyingwithRich]

That’s for sure!

[@wallymurray620]

Hey, loved the video, love the 172. Not a pilot myself, just someone who’d love to be. Please excuse the ignorance but is this plane fuel injected? If not, why not? And if it is, why do we still have a mixture control? I’d assume a few O2 sensors and such and a computer could continuously give us optimal mixture or am I missing something? I know some are going to say cost but let’s face it, the automotive industry has been purely FI for years if not decades so it’s not like they need to invent a new technology. And yes while cars don’t see the altitude changes a airplane this just means a larger scale range in the calculations, nothing more. Thanks.

[@FlyingwithRich]

It is fuel injected. As far as why we still have mixture control, I presume it boils down to economics. In other words, getting FAA certification on an electronic fuel system for a Skyhawk or IO-360 is cost prohibitive. Not realistic to compare automotive manufacturing with FAA certification and airplanes. People who don't understand those economics already complain about high cost of airplanes, would they pay even more for electronic fuel system that provides an easier starting sequence or not having to lean for altitude?

[@henryroif8537]

1.- GREAT VIDEO!!!!! 2.- ISN'T SHE BEAUTIFUL!!!! I used to fly 172 variable and fixed pitch loooong time ago......wow, however what caught my attention is how much the pilot trust the engine, I would never fly a single engine so far away from the coast line (Unless you fly "really" high), 3 - 4 miles from the coast @ 3000ft....you lose your engine...let's say you go to 640 fpm you will end up swimming, hopefully.

[@FlyingwithRich]

Thanks for watching!

[@easttexan2933]

very nice......guessing around 500K with the G1000's?

[@FlyingwithRich]

$545K

[@robertsadler1275]

Just a thought and i have always wondered! I never seen one but has any Cessna 150 and 172 models had deicing boots fitted or has it ever been tried and tested?

[@FlyingwithRich]

Not to my knowledge - airplane lacks the capability for the systems required to provide de-ice protection. Thanks for watching!

[@MattMorris481]

People say Cessna is behind or slow but piper and Beechcraft is doing the same.

[@bernardanderson3758]

3 years waiting list Rich

[@jbw3]

Rich, curious as to what you are seeing in the aviation sales industry? My guess would be slight price decreases?

[@FlyingwithRich]

I don't see prices decreasing a lot honestly. I project they will stay pretty flat across the board. Thanks for watching!

[@rmshivo]

Awesome machine. Does the AOA indicator come standard?

[@FlyingwithRich]

Not sure but I'm pretty sure optional or even after market install. Thanks for watching!

[@markyanh6630]

Great

[@phan5302]

Bro really said $545,000 with a straight face.

[@FlyingwithRich]

Bro sold it.

[@phan5302]

@@FlyingwithRich a piece of paper can sold for a million dollar and be labeled art. Still not a good purchase.

[@FlyingwithRich]

So a seller and buyer agree to it and sell at a price but you are the dictator of what is a good deal. Th aka for letting us know.

[@mikeabc5355]

If it only had an inexpensive but effective TKS anti-ice system.

[@codypage2457]

I love seeing planes that I have personally worked on.. By chance do u know the serial number.

[@FlyingwithRich]

172S12766

[@codypage2457]

I love working here at Cessna in independence.. Great job.. love the video.

[@FlyingwithRich]

I worked there a while back. Was there for the grand opening in July 1996!

[@Darren4352]

The sad thing is that after World war II there was a push to have an airplane in every garage along with your car and they were actually affordable in that way then. Now, the cost of a lightly used single engine trainer like the 172S is basically six times the cost of the two-story brick home I bought in 2007. Essentially, the common person simply cannot afford an airplane, either to operate it or to maintain it. Nor is it really feasible to even rent one. It's really sad and frustrating because I loved flying. All 120 hours of it. 😭

[@FlyingwithRich]

I certainly wish it were less expensive as well!

[@darrenhussey5848]

If it’s a 2022, how come no wheel pants? I would expect that with a newer airplane.