Cessna 172: Books - History and Pilot's Guides

Cessna 172 Training Manual

This book is a detailed guide to the Cessna 172. It offers clear explanations of the aircraft's systems, flight operations and performance, supported by photographs, diagrams, schematics and tables.
The content is based on engineering manuals, operating handbooks for the C172 series, and the authors' extensive experience as commercial pilots, instructors and examiners.

The book is suitable for type transition training and for student pilots, serving as a helpful supplement to instruction provided by qualified flight teachers and structured training programmes.
Experienced pilots will find practical advice to refine their flying skills, and the book also serves as a valuable teaching aid for instructors. Although written for Cessna 172 pilots, it will also appeal to aviation enthusiasts, virtual pilots and engineers.

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72 Lessons From The Sky: Cessna 172

This book presents seventy-two true accounts from Cessna 172 pilots, each offering a practical lesson learned from an accident or near miss.
As the most produced and widely flown light aircraft in the world, the Cessna 172 has been used by pilots of all experience levels. These reports provide insight into real situations faced by skilled and experienced operators.

The book contains firsthand descriptions of a wide range of incidents, including taxiway errors, forced landings, near misses, wake turbulence encounters, hard landings, avionics problems, and unintentional flight into cloud.
Each story highlights key decisions, risk factors, and outcomes that can help pilots improve their awareness and flying skills.

This volume is intended for current and future Cessna 172 pilots who wish to learn from real events and strengthen their confidence in the aircraft and in their own abilities.

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Cessna 172

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This illustrated book is designed for pilots, students, and aviation enthusiasts with an interest in Cessna aircraft. It focuses on the Cessna 172, one of the most widely flown aircraft in the world.

The book explains the C172's systems, performance, operating limits, weight and balance, and both normal and unusual procedures. Each chapter has been prepared with input from professional pilots, flight instructors, and airline captains who share a passion for this aircraft.

Its aim is to help readers approach the Cessna 172 with the same understanding and discipline as professional pilots.

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Cessna 172 - A Pilot's Guide

This illustrated pilot's guide to the Cessna 172 provides a clear and practical overview of the aircraft. It covers the main topics in detail, including aircraft description, operating limits, handling characteristics, and loading and performance data.

All information is based on real flight experience from aviation professionals and is presented in a clear and easy-to-read format. As part of this guide series, the book is designed to complement the official Flight Manual and serves as a reliable reference for understanding the key characteristics of the Cessna 172.

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