Comments on: Cessna 162 Skycatcher Should Grab a Chunk of the Flight Training Market http://www.jetwhine.com/2007/07/cessna-162-skycatcher-debuts/ Aviation buzz and bold opinion Sun, 14 Mar 2010 16:53:51 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Alan Smoak http://www.jetwhine.com/2007/07/cessna-162-skycatcher-debuts/comment-page-1/#comment-103649 Alan Smoak Wed, 18 Nov 2009 01:32:27 +0000 http://www.jetwhine.com/2007/07/cessna-162-skycatcher-debuts/#comment-103649 I feel that after looking at the numbers and other light sport Cessna is right on. Imagine first its a Cessna with thier reputation then look at the numbers, 4hrs range, 115 to 118 knots, 900 ft per min climb, 44 inches wide and 490 lbs useful. You can relax knowing 1300 stalls and 531 spins means it is probally the most tested light sport out there. Another is the wing loading of 11 per square foot thats better than 10 for the 150 so it should handle windy days better than a 150. Its my ticket for me start flying again with desent speed , useful and only 6 gph. I have mine on order! I feel that after looking at the numbers and other light sport Cessna is right on. Imagine first its a Cessna with thier reputation then look at the numbers, 4hrs range, 115 to 118 knots, 900 ft per min climb, 44 inches wide and 490 lbs useful. You can relax knowing 1300 stalls and 531 spins means it is probally the most tested light sport out there. Another is the wing loading of 11 per square foot thats better than 10 for the 150 so it should handle windy days better than a 150. Its my ticket for me start flying again with desent speed , useful and only 6 gph. I have mine on order!

]]> By: Stephen Wilson http://www.jetwhine.com/2007/07/cessna-162-skycatcher-debuts/comment-page-1/#comment-95074 Stephen Wilson Sat, 19 Sep 2009 23:30:55 +0000 http://www.jetwhine.com/2007/07/cessna-162-skycatcher-debuts/#comment-95074 Flight training, is at it's lowest point in 44 years of such record keeping. Marketing efforts are practically non-existent at small aviation businesses that serve and would be the promoters of the value of general aviation to local communities. AOPA's extraordinary efforts and industry partnerships, like GA Team 2000 (Be A Pilot.com) in the late '90s fizzled out as the economy turned south. Unless flight training becomes more attractive a business and more affordable for students, and soon, we can predict the end of public access to light general aviation in our lifetime. Pilots and planes are already old. An affordable Cessna's 162 Skycatcher with new enticing learn-to-fly promotions cannot come soon enough. http://stevewilsonblog.com/2009/09/17/the-162-cant-get-here-soon-enough.aspx Flight training, is at it’s lowest point in 44 years of such record keeping. Marketing efforts are practically non-existent at small aviation businesses that serve and would be the promoters of the value of general aviation to local communities. AOPA’s extraordinary efforts and industry partnerships, like GA Team 2000 (Be A Pilot.com) in the late ’90s fizzled out as the economy turned south. Unless flight training becomes more attractive a business and more affordable for students, and soon, we can predict the end of public access to light general aviation in our lifetime. Pilots and planes are already old. An affordable Cessna’s 162 Skycatcher with new enticing learn-to-fly promotions cannot come soon enough. http://stevewilsonblog.com/2009/09/17/the-162-cant-get-here-soon-enough.aspx

]]> By: ali.mirzaloo http://www.jetwhine.com/2007/07/cessna-162-skycatcher-debuts/comment-page-1/#comment-49194 ali.mirzaloo Thu, 27 Nov 2008 19:14:02 +0000 http://www.jetwhine.com/2007/07/cessna-162-skycatcher-debuts/#comment-49194 Iam retired from air forc Iworked about 34 years in aionic coarse Igot interested in to sky catcher. Ireally like it very much . so i hope to have one of itat least. i hope to be the firstyour representative inmy country(IRAN). Igot too much exprience in electronic job. Ihaveworked on 214-c chinoock helicopters. tecnam pippers cessna 172. at the i wish you help me to worke with your very lovely LSA sky catcher. with the best regard col,mirzaloo ali Iam retired from air forc
Iworked about 34 years in aionic coarse
Igot interested in to sky catcher.
Ireally like it very much .
so i hope to have one of itat least.
i hope to be the firstyour representative inmy country(IRAN).
Igot too much exprience in electronic job.
Ihaveworked on 214-c chinoock helicopters.
tecnam pippers cessna 172.
at the i wish you help me to worke with your very lovely LSA sky catcher.
with the best regard
col,mirzaloo ali

]]> By: Upamanyu http://www.jetwhine.com/2007/07/cessna-162-skycatcher-debuts/comment-page-1/#comment-42594 Upamanyu Sun, 28 Sep 2008 04:01:31 +0000 http://www.jetwhine.com/2007/07/cessna-162-skycatcher-debuts/#comment-42594 The Skycatcher has brilliant looks for a brilliant price ($111,500). I'm looking forward to purchasing one. The Skycatcher has brilliant looks for a brilliant price ($111,500). I’m looking forward to purchasing one.

]]> By: William Thurston http://www.jetwhine.com/2007/07/cessna-162-skycatcher-debuts/comment-page-1/#comment-20228 William Thurston Tue, 27 Nov 2007 17:54:50 +0000 http://www.jetwhine.com/2007/07/cessna-162-skycatcher-debuts/#comment-20228 A diesel engine would be nice but I am wondering if it will tilt it out of the LSA category. Diesels are not light. Given the price and performance, an alternative engine would tip me into the buying mode. A diesel engine would be nice but I am wondering if it will tilt it out of the LSA category. Diesels are not light. Given the price and performance, an alternative engine would tip me into the buying mode.

]]> By: John Toothaker http://www.jetwhine.com/2007/07/cessna-162-skycatcher-debuts/comment-page-1/#comment-15072 John Toothaker Sat, 13 Oct 2007 13:07:46 +0000 http://www.jetwhine.com/2007/07/cessna-162-skycatcher-debuts/#comment-15072 Congratulations and best wishes to Cessna. What an incredible starting point for a new airplane. I am a diesel fan myself and will be watching powerplant developments in that area, and you can bet that Cessna will be doing the same. This aircraft, backed by the Cessna reputation for support and reliability will be a winner. Any plans for an Acro version? I've started putting some money away......... Congratulations and best wishes to Cessna. What an incredible starting point for a new airplane. I am a diesel fan myself and will be watching powerplant developments in that area, and you can bet that Cessna will be doing the same. This aircraft, backed by the Cessna reputation for support and reliability will be a winner. Any plans for an Acro version? I’ve started putting some money away………

]]> By: ed http://www.jetwhine.com/2007/07/cessna-162-skycatcher-debuts/comment-page-1/#comment-11991 ed Thu, 06 Sep 2007 13:23:36 +0000 http://www.jetwhine.com/2007/07/cessna-162-skycatcher-debuts/#comment-11991 It seems to fill a gap very well as a 152 replacement with proven components (engine, Garmin) with an established service network. The training world is clearly the market as opposed to leisurely light sport pilots. Any flight school would rather have a few of these as opposed to more expensive new 172s for basic flight training. Is it utility class like the 152? It seems to fill a gap very well as a 152 replacement with proven components (engine, Garmin) with an established service network.

The training world is clearly the market as opposed to leisurely light sport pilots. Any flight school would rather have a few of these as opposed to more expensive new 172s for basic flight training.

Is it utility class like the 152?

]]> By: Fred http://www.jetwhine.com/2007/07/cessna-162-skycatcher-debuts/comment-page-1/#comment-10594 Fred Fri, 17 Aug 2007 00:29:30 +0000 http://www.jetwhine.com/2007/07/cessna-162-skycatcher-debuts/#comment-10594 This Cessna will fade as fast as came about. People will realize, that the technology is just too outdated. It needs a Diesel engine. It is too slow. It doesn't carry enough load. (I am one of the fat people - 325 pounds!) That makes it a one seater for me. No IFR possible. Range is too limited. And it has a stick! Who wants that? This Cessna will fade as fast as came about.
People will realize, that the technology is just too outdated.
It needs a Diesel engine. It is too slow. It doesn’t carry enough load. (I am one of the fat people – 325 pounds!) That makes it a one seater for me.
No IFR possible.
Range is too limited.
And it has a stick! Who wants that?

]]> By: Eric Gideon http://www.jetwhine.com/2007/07/cessna-162-skycatcher-debuts/comment-page-1/#comment-9297 Eric Gideon Wed, 25 Jul 2007 16:54:58 +0000 http://www.jetwhine.com/2007/07/cessna-162-skycatcher-debuts/#comment-9297 What's coolest about Light Sport aircraft is that, based on my reading of 61.303, they can be used to train pilots working on other ratings. What’s coolest about Light Sport aircraft is that, based on my reading of 61.303, they can be used to train pilots working on other ratings.

]]> By: GeraldZ http://www.jetwhine.com/2007/07/cessna-162-skycatcher-debuts/comment-page-1/#comment-9168 GeraldZ Mon, 23 Jul 2007 15:40:14 +0000 http://www.jetwhine.com/2007/07/cessna-162-skycatcher-debuts/#comment-9168 http://SportPilotTalk.com http://SportPilotTalk.com

]]> By: The Cessna 162 Skycatcher http://www.jetwhine.com/2007/07/cessna-162-skycatcher-debuts/comment-page-1/#comment-9151 The Cessna 162 Skycatcher Mon, 23 Jul 2007 09:37:18 +0000 http://www.jetwhine.com/2007/07/cessna-162-skycatcher-debuts/#comment-9151 [...] article that tells more about the airplane and pilot Robert Mark who authors JetWhine wrote a very descriptive review of the aircraft. The Cessna 162 is an airplane that is targeted toward the flight training [...] [...] article that tells more about the airplane and pilot Robert Mark who authors JetWhine wrote a very descriptive review of the aircraft. The Cessna 162 is an airplane that is targeted toward the flight training [...]

]]> By: Cessna Model 162 Skycatcher Unveiled http://www.jetwhine.com/2007/07/cessna-162-skycatcher-debuts/comment-page-1/#comment-9150 Cessna Model 162 Skycatcher Unveiled Mon, 23 Jul 2007 09:20:50 +0000 http://www.jetwhine.com/2007/07/cessna-162-skycatcher-debuts/#comment-9150 [...] and trendy new style and an excellent price to boot! Robert Mark at JetWhine published an excellent review of the Cessna 162 Skycatcher. Robert Mark was there when the new Cessna was unveiled. He speaks highly of the new aircraft and [...] [...] and trendy new style and an excellent price to boot! Robert Mark at JetWhine published an excellent review of the Cessna 162 Skycatcher. Robert Mark was there when the new Cessna was unveiled. He speaks highly of the new aircraft and [...]

]]> By: Garry Conn http://www.jetwhine.com/2007/07/cessna-162-skycatcher-debuts/comment-page-1/#comment-9148 Garry Conn Mon, 23 Jul 2007 08:55:52 +0000 http://www.jetwhine.com/2007/07/cessna-162-skycatcher-debuts/#comment-9148 Sounds and looks like a real nice plane. It has a redefined and futuristic look to it. It's pretty trendy. Any word of price? Sounds and looks like a real nice plane. It has a redefined and futuristic look to it. It’s pretty trendy. Any word of price?

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