Primary Training Aircraft
Cessna 172S Skyhawk G1000 NXi
The gold standard of flight training worldwide. Forgiving handling characteristics, exceptional dispatch reliability, and a Garmin G1000 NXi glass cockpit with synthetic vision — the same avionics philosophy you'll fly on day one of an airline career.
Garmin G1000 NXi
124 KTAS Cruise
4-Seat Cabin
640 NM Range
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Performance & Specifications
Specs & Equipment
Avionics Suite: Garmin G1000 NXi with Synthetic Vision
Cruise Speed: 124 KTAS
Seating Capacity: 4 Passengers
Max Range: 640 Nautical Miles
Engine: Lycoming IO-360-L2A, 180 HP
Useful Load: 878 lbs
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Flight Deck
What Makes This Aircraft Different
Garmin G1000 NXi Glass Cockpit
Synthetic vision, dual GPS navigation, and an integrated autopilot with envelope protection.
ADS-B In/Out
Real-time traffic and weather awareness built directly into the primary flight display.
Electronic Stability & Protection
Envelope protection and electronic stability augmentation reduce loss-of-control risk during training.
Fuel-Efficient Lycoming IO-360
A reliable 180 HP powerplant purpose-built for the high-frequency duty cycles of a busy flight school.
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Approved Training Missions
Where This Aircraft Flies
Private Pilot License (PPL)
Primary Trainer
Foundational Airmanship
Instrument Rating (IR)
IFR Platform
G1000 Approach Training
Commercial Pilot (CPL)
Maneuvers Trainer
Commercial Standards
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Fleet Interchangeability
Other Training Airframes
MULTI-ENGINE TRAINER
Piper PA-44 Seminole
Dual 180 HP Engines
162 KTAS
FAA APPROVED MOTION
Redbird FMX Motion Sim
Electric 3-DOF Motion
Zero Weather Delays
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Renter Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
A current FAA Private or Commercial Pilot Certificate, a valid medical, a flight review within the last 24 calendar months, and a Thrust Flight checkout in this specific make and model.
Yes — all rates shown are “wet,” meaning fuel is included. There is no separate fuel surcharge to calculate.
Weather cancellations inside 24 hours of your reservation carry no cancellation fee. Where available, your instructor can typically move the session into a full-motion sim slot instead of losing the day entirely.
This airframe is single-engine. For Multi-Engine training and add-ons, see the Piper PA-44 Seminole in “Other Training Airframes” below.
8 Aircraft
Fleet Size
3 Years
Avg. Aircraft Age
99.2%
Dispatch Reliability
12,000+
Annual Hours Flown