I own a 172 Hawk Xp. Cruise is around 127 kts, the RG's are apparently 140kt. I always wonder if they made the 172XP RG with 210 hp what the performance would be like. but im sure they heavier engine of the XP would just hurt the useful load..
Hi incapture haven’t flown with the XP yet but the 172RG is a very nice and suitable platform for upgrades without if not influencing the weights and the limitations of the plane
it actually is true , the Skyhawk cruises at 90 to 120 knots , while the cutlass cruises at a range of 120 to 135 , though that is because of the better aerodynamics for the gear retraction and the pitching propeller , which aren't there for the skyhawk models
It's a nice airplane and is faster at altitude but it suffers from the same old 172 problem. Under powered. Still will struggle with 4 adults, full fuel and a little baggage. So basically, it's still a 2 adult airplane. I flew the 172P that had the same engine and the CS prop and it wasn't anything special over the 172 that we had. Just more expensive to operate.
Very true , i agree with the fact that the operating costs are huge and the plane is underpowered, the plane is in fact is a great piece of engineering . The plane can be as powerful as a bonanza if it was equipped with the proper engine , the platform is in fact a great platform and can even take upgrades as well , but shame the old timer 172 is already getting out of the system with all the new planes being designed with less fuel consumption, more efficiency
Most single engine pistons will struggle with full seats, full fuel and baggage. 8.5-9GPH and 130-135 knots on a stock factory engine is pretty good if you ask me. If you are a full fuel guy that thinks you need 5.5 hours of endurance then you are just bad at planning and rude to your passengers lol.
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Correct , thanks for picking it up
@@bushflyguy I enjoyed flying the RG. I have over 40 hours in a 1980 model year.
It was a very rich video. I look forward to the next video.❤️
Appreciate it Mohammad 🙏🏻, more videos about general flying will come up next week
So is the emergency gear down equipment pretty much fool proof?
I own a 172 Hawk Xp. Cruise is around 127 kts, the RG's are apparently 140kt. I always wonder if they made the 172XP RG with 210 hp what the performance would be like.
but im sure they heavier engine of the XP would just hurt the useful load..
Hi incapture haven’t flown with the XP yet but the 172RG is a very nice and suitable platform for upgrades without if not influencing the weights and the limitations of the plane
"wewell doors"? retractable gearS? What's next: "aircraftS"?
How much faster? Isn’t it true it’s only just a few knots faster than a 172SP?
it actually is true , the Skyhawk cruises at 90 to 120 knots , while the cutlass cruises at a range of 120 to 135 , though that is because of the better aerodynamics for the gear retraction and the pitching propeller , which aren't there for the skyhawk models
120 kts at 65% on his best….
It's a nice airplane and is faster at altitude but it suffers from the same old 172 problem. Under powered. Still will struggle with 4 adults, full fuel and a little baggage. So basically, it's still a 2 adult airplane. I flew the 172P that had the same engine and the CS prop and it wasn't anything special over the 172 that we had. Just more expensive to operate.
Very true , i agree with the fact that the operating costs are huge and the plane is underpowered, the plane is in fact is a great piece of engineering . The plane can be as powerful as a bonanza if it was equipped with the proper engine , the platform is in fact a great platform and can even take upgrades as well , but shame the old timer 172 is already getting out of the system with all the new planes being designed with less fuel consumption, more efficiency
Most single engine pistons will struggle with full seats, full fuel and baggage.
8.5-9GPH and 130-135 knots on a stock factory engine is pretty good if you ask me. If you are a full fuel guy that thinks you need 5.5 hours of endurance then you are just bad at planning and rude to your passengers lol.
@@FlyZRG just couldn't comment without insulting me could you? Continue on Pardner.
@@easttexan2933 Not you specifically, I have no idea how you plan flights. You as in anyone in the crowd that operates like that.