LIGHT SPORT ELIGIBLE!

Experience the beauty of the Chesapeake Bay, Annapolis, Baltimore, Stevensville, and Maryland's Eastern Shore from the cockpit of one of our Cessna 172 Super Hawks. Whether you're looking to rent an aircraft, earn your Private Pilot Certificate, complete Instrument Rating training, or continue your aviation journey after earning your Sport Pilot Certificate, Chesapeake Sport Pilot offers some of the area's best-equipped and best-maintained Cessna 172 aircraft.

Our upgraded 180-horsepower Cessna 172N and 172P Super Hawks provide true four-person capability, excellent climb performance, and the forgiving flight characteristics that have made the Cessna 172 the world's most popular training aircraft. Since its introduction in 1956, the Cessna 172 has trained millions of pilots and earned a reputation for safety, reliability, and predictable handling.

Our aircraft combine the simplicity of traditional round-gauge instrumentation with the capabilities of a modern IFR cockpit. Each airplane is equipped with the Garmin GTN 750 touchscreen GPS navigator, ADS-B traffic and weather, and seamless iPad integration, providing an outstanding platform for instrument training, cross-country flying, and advanced flight instruction.

At Chesapeake Sport Pilot, our Cessna 172 fleet is available for:

Aircraft rentals
Sport Pilot training
Private Pilot training
Instrument Rating training
Instrument Proficiency Checks (IPC)
Flight Reviews (Biennial Flight Reviews)
Cross-country training
Garmin GTN 750 transition training

We are also proud to support pilots who volunteer their time for organizations such as Angel Flight and Pilots N Paws by offering unlimited-time block bookings, allowing volunteer pilots the flexibility they need while serving their communities.

Whether you're pursuing your first pilot certificate, adding an instrument rating, or simply looking for a well-equipped Cessna 172 rental near Annapolis, Baltimore, or the Chesapeake Bay, Chesapeake Sport Pilot provides professional instruction, exceptional aircraft, and a welcoming aviation community.

 

Cessna 172P POH
Performance Data for the 180hp Upgrade
Weight and Balance for N5264K
Weight and Balance for N3HQ
Cessna 172 Checklist Word PDF
Cessna 172 Aircraft Questionnaire
Cessna 172 SOP
GTN750 Training App - iPad: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/garmin-gtn-trainer/id479670018?mt=8
GTN750 Training App - Android: http://apps-apk.net/android/479670018/garmin-gtn-trainer
Panel Photo N5264K
PAR200A Manual
STEC-60 Pitch Stabilizer Autopilot
STEC-60 Pre-Flight
ICAO Flight Plan Cheat Sheet
GI 275 Quick Reference Guide
GI 275 Full Reference Guide
N5264K W&B Worksheet
Navomatic 300A Autopilot
W&B and Performance Worksheet
Trifold Performance Cheat Sheet 180hp C172
Trifold Checklist
N5264K Engine STC Supplement

Cessna 172 Sky Hwwk

N5264K

Instrument training in our Cessna 172 Sky Hawks

Performance

Speed @ 75% power and 8500 ft
Horsepower at 2,700 RPM
Engine Textron
Fuel Capacity (Usable)
Range @ 75% power @ 8,500 ft.
Endurance @ 75% power
Fuel Burn @ 75% power
Empty Weight 1698.8 lbs @ ARM
Useful Load
Payload (with full fuel)
Maximum Take-Off Weight
Service Ceiling
Rate-of-Climb S.L.
Takeoff Distance (Ground Roll)
Propeller
Seating

 

122 KTAS
180 HP
Lycoming, O-360
54 US. GAL.
518 NM (45 minute reserve)
4 hours
10.1 GPH
lbs
lbs
541.2 lbs
2,558 lbs
17,000 FT
680 FPM
960 FT
McCauley, 2-Bladed Fixed Pitch
4

Key Airspeeds:

Best Glide
Vy @ S.L. / 2,5500 lbs
Vx @ S.L. / 2,550 lbs
Va @ 2,550 lbs
Va @ 2,150 lbs
Va @ 1,750 lbs

 

68 KIAS
73 KIAS
62 KIAS
105 KIAS
95 KIAS
85 KIAS

Cabin Dimensions

Length
Height
Width

 

142 in
48 in
39.5 in

Exterior Dimensions

Length
Height
Wing Span

 

26 ft 11 in
8 ft 11 in
36 ft 1 in