Cessna 172 from the Solid Ground Aviation fleet parked on the ramp at sunset

Cessna 172

The airplane behind every lesson in our programs, with the simulator built in so each hour in the air counts.

Cessna 172 from the Solid Ground Aviation fleet parked on the ramp at sunset
Nose and cowling of a Cessna on the ramp at sunset

At a Glance

Cessna 172

Model
Cessna 172 Skyhawk
Avionics
G5 instruments and Garmin GPS
Aircraft rental
$185/hour
Instructor
$70/hour
  • Private Pilot License training
  • Instrument Rating training
  • Commercial Pilot License training
  • Rental for licensed pilots after a checkout
  • Dual instruction with our CFIs
  • Simulator sessions built into every program
  • Weather or maintenance days move to the simulator or ground instruction

Next Step

Ready to Fly With Us?

Tell us what you want to fly toward and we'll build a plan around our Cessna 172s and the simulator, with clear rates from the first conversation.