Chennault Flying Service is proud to offer our latest model Cessna 172 Redhawks, a premier single-engine training aircraft. The Redhawks represent the finest in Cessna flight training aircraft, featuring turbocharged diesel (Jet-A) engines with FADEC technology (single-lever power and full computer-controlled operation). These Technically Advanced Aircraft (TAA) are equipped with the latest Garmin G500 and GTN650 avionics suites, including autopilot, providing a modern and high-tech environment for private pilot training, instrument training, and commercial pilot training.

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With plenty of power and four comfortable seats, the Cessna 172 Redhawk is an ideal aircraft for single-engine flight instruction, flight school rentals, and time-building flights. Newly refinished with modern interiors and fresh exterior paint. Enjoy safe, efficient, and enjoyable flight training in a versatile aircraft designed for both student pilots and aviation enthusiasts.

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General characteristics

• Crew: one pilot

• Capacity: four people

• Length: 26 ft 5 in 

• Wingspan: 39 ft 2 in

• Height: 6 ft 6 in

• Wing area: 145.3 ft²

• Empty weight: 1,755 lb

• Useful load: 890 lb

• Loaded weight: 2,645 lb 

• Max. takeoff weight: 2,645 lb 

• Powerplant: 1 × Continental Diesel CD135, FADEC, turbo, geared, liquid cooled with automatic constant speed prop control.

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