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MSFS 2024 · General Aviation

Cessna 172 Skyhawk Quick Reference

V-SPEEDS

Speed	Value	Description
Vr	55 KIAS	Rotation
Vx	62 KIAS	Best angle climb
Vy	74 KIAS	Best rate climb
Va	99 KIAS	Maneuvering (max wt)
Vfe	85 KIAS	Max flaps extended
Vno	129 KIAS	Max structural cruise
Vne	163 KIAS	Never exceed
Vs0	40 KIAS	Stall (flaps full)
Vs1	48 KIAS	Stall (clean)
Vref	65 KIAS	Final approach

POWER SETTINGS

Phase	Setting
Takeoff	FULL THROTTLE
Climb	2,400 RPM
Cruise	2,200–2,400 RPM
Approach	1,500 RPM
Idle	600–700 RPM

FLAP SCHEDULE

Setting	Max Speed	Use
0° (UP)	Any	Cruise / Climb
10°	≤ 110 KIAS	Approach
20°	≤ 85 KIAS	Normal landing
FULL (30°)	≤ 85 KIAS	Short field landing

ENGINE LIMITS

Parameter	Value
Max RPM	2,700
Oil Temp	100–245 °F
Oil Pressure	25–95 PSI
CHT Max	500 °F
Fuel Pressure	0.5–8 PSI

KEY NUMBERS

Parameter	Value
Pattern Altitude	1,000 ft AGL
Pattern Speed	90 KIAS
Fuel Capacity	56 gal (53 usable)
Fuel Burn	8–10 GPH
Takeoff Roll	960 ft (sea level)
Landing Roll	550 ft
Best Glide	68 KIAS
Max Crosswind	15 kts