Cessna 172 Skyhawk
MSFS 2024 — 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 |