X-Plane 12 · General Aviation
Cessna 172SP G1000 Quick Reference
V-SPEEDS
| Speed | Value | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Vr | 55 KIAS | Rotate, X-Plane manual Takeoff checklist and Operational Speeds table |
| Vx | 62 KIAS | Best angle of climb (POH: 67 KIAS at 10,000 ft) |
| Vy | 74 KIAS | Best rate of climb (POH: 72 KIAS at 10,000 ft) |
| Va | 99 KIAS | X-Plane manual figure. The 172S POH gives 105 KIAS at 2550 lb, 98 KIAS at 2200 lb, 90 KIAS at 1900 lb |
| Vfe (10 deg) | 110 KIAS | Max speed with flaps 10 deg |
| Vfe (10 deg to FULL) | 85 KIAS | Max speed with flaps beyond 10 deg |
| Vno | 129 KIAS | Max structural cruising; yellow arc 129-163 KIAS |
| Vne | 163 KIAS | Never exceed; also max window open speed |
| Vs0 | 40 KIAS | Stall, flaps down, power off (white arc lower limit) |
| Vs1 | 48 KIAS | Stall, flaps up, power off (green arc lower limit) |
| Vg | 68 KIAS | Best glide |
| Enroute climb | 75-85 KIAS | POH: 70-80 KIAS at 10,000 ft |
| Vapp (flaps UP) | 65-75 KIAS | POH normal approach, flaps up |
| Vapp (flaps FULL) | 60-70 KIAS | POH normal approach, flaps full |
| Short field approach | 61 KIAS | POH, flaps FULL until the flare |
| Balked landing | 60 KIAS | POH, max power, flaps 20 deg |
| Precautionary landing | 65 KIAS | With engine power |
| Landing without power | 70 KIAS flaps up / 65 KIAS flaps down | X-Plane manual Operational Speeds table |
| Turbulent air | 105 KIAS | POH max recommended penetration at 2550 lb |
POWER SETTINGS
| Phase | Setting |
|---|---|
| Takeoff | FULL OPEN (POH static RPM 2300-2400) |
| Short-Field Takeoff | FULL OPEN against the brakes, mixture set for max RPM |
| Climb | FULL OPEN, mixture set for max RPM |
| Cruise | 2100-2700 RPM, mixture leaned as required |
| Run-Up | 1700 RPM |
| Descent | AS REQUIRED (no figure published) |
| Shutdown | 800-1000 RPM before mixture to idle cutoff |
FLAP SCHEDULE
| Setting | Max Speed | Use |
|---|---|---|
| 0 deg (UP) | Any | Normal takeoff / climb / cruise |
| 10 deg | Below 110 KIAS | Short-field takeoff / approach |
| 20 deg | Below 85 KIAS | Approach; balked landing retraction step |
| FULL (30 deg) | Below 85 KIAS | Normal and short field landing |
ENGINE LIMITS
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Engine | Lycoming IO-360-L2A, 180 BHP at 2700 RPM |
| Propeller | McCauley 1A170E/JHA7660, 2-blade fixed pitch, 76 in max |
| Max RPM | 2700 |
| Tachometer green arc | 2100-2500 RPM at SL; 2100-2600 at 5000 ft; 2100-2700 at 10,000 ft |
| Oil Temp | Green 100-245 degF; red 245-250 degF |
| Oil Pressure | Min 20 PSI, max 115 PSI; green arc 50-90 PSI |
| CHT | Green 200-500 degF |
| Fuel Flow | Green 0-12 GPH |
| Fuel Quantity | Yellow 0-5 gal, green 5-24 gal per tank |
| Vacuum | Green 4.5-5.5 in.hg |
KEY NUMBERS
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Fuel Capacity | 56 US gal total; 53 gal usable (318 lb) |
| Fuel Burn | 8 US gal/hr average (X-Plane trip fuel table: 48 lb/hr) |
| Taxi Fuel | 24 lb/hr (4 lb per 10 minutes) |
| Max Ramp Weight | 2558 lb |
| Max Takeoff / Landing Weight | 2550 lb |
| Basic Empty Weight | 1640 lb (X-Plane); POH standard empty 1663 lb |
| Max Useful Load | 918 lb (X-Plane); POH 895 lb |
| Baggage | 120 lb |
| Takeoff Distance | 960 ft ground roll, 1630 ft over 50 ft obstacle |
| Landing Distance | 575 ft ground roll, 1335 ft over 50 ft obstacle |
| Rate of Climb (SL) | 730 fpm |
| Service Ceiling | 14,000 ft |
| Cruise Speed | 124 KTAS at 75% power, 8500 ft |
| Max Speed (SL) | 126 kts |
| Range | 518 NM at 75% power / 8500 ft; 638 NM at 45% power / 10,000 ft |
| Max Demonstrated Crosswind | 15 knots |