Foundation flight training
The Aircraft That Started Millions of Aviation Careers
The Cessna 172 Skyhawk is a trusted single-engine training aircraft for student pilot, SPL, and PPL development.
- 4 seats
- Glass cockpit
- Foundation training
Fleet Ecosystem
Aircraft Comparison
Compare the Ekas fleet by seats, cruise speed, range, engine type, avionics, training stage, and pilot training goal.
Fleet Comparison Table
| Aircraft | Seats | Cruise Speed | Range | Engine Type | Avionics | Training Stage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna 172 | 4 | 120-140 knots | Training range | Single engine Lycoming | Trainer cockpit | Student Pilot, SPL, PPL |
| Diamond DA40 NG | 4 | 147 knots | 900+ NM | Single engine | Garmin G1000 NXi | Advanced single-engine |
| Piper Archer DX | 4 | 128 knots | 850 NM | Continental CD-155 Diesel | Garmin G1000 NXi | CPL preparation |
| Diamond DA42 NG | 4 | 180 knots | 1200+ NM | Twin Austro engines | Garmin G1000 NXi | MER, IFR, airline preparation |
| Piper Seminole | 4 | 160 knots | Training range | Twin Lycoming engines | IFR equipped | MER and emergency training |
Comparison Paths
- C172 vs DA40: Foundation handling compared with glass cockpit advancement.
- DA40 vs Archer DX: Advanced single-engine avionics compared with diesel efficiency and CPL mission planning.
- DA42 vs Seminole: Modern G1000 twin-engine operations compared with classic MER emergency training.
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Students can compare aircraft by course type, experience level, avionics exposure, multi-engine requirement, and airline preparation goals during counselling.
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