172S Skyhawk SP — Cessna Aircraft Company 172S Skyhawk SP

This document serves as a Pilot's Operating Handbook (POH) for the Cessna 172S Skyhawk SP, specifically tailored for private and commercial flight training courses. It outlines standard operating procedures, flight maneuvers, and performance data essential for pilots operating this aircraft. The manual includes detailed instructions on various takeoff and landing techniques, including normal, soft-field, and short-field operations, as well as critical flight maneuvers such as steep turns and power-off approaches. The content is designed to enhance pilot proficiency and safety during training and operational flights.

• Rotation speed for normal takeoff is 55 KIAS; for short field, it is 51 KIAS.
• Best rate of climb (VY) is 74 KIAS at sea level.
• Maneuvering speed (VA) varies from 90 KIAS (1900 lbs) to 105 KIAS (2550 lbs).
• Maximum flap extension speed (VFE) is 110 KIAS for 10 degrees and 85 KIAS for more than 10 degrees.
• Stall speed with flaps down (VSO) is 40 KIAS.