The longest of all happened to be undertaken by that most humble of aircraft, the Cessna 172. From December 1958 ... build-up over the long duration flight, but the engine suffered burnt exhaust ...

It's been said to be the easiest plane to fly, which is why it remains so popular among private pilots and flight schools. The Cessna 172 was first produced in 1956 and continues to be built today.

If you’re going to get in to the world of flight simulators, it’s best to go all-in. [Stevenarango] knows this and built a great Cessna 172 cockpit for his personal use. All the gauges ...

The Cessna 172 Skyhawk has an operational range of 660 NM with one passenger and a pilot. A two-person flight can travel nonstop between Denver and Indianapolis or Houston and Minneapolis.