Safety. More than just a catchphrase.
Our determined efforts to improve the safety of our aircraft can benefit our customers in a variety of ways, not the least of which are favorable insurance premiums and low costs of ownership. But perhaps the biggest payoff is the confidence and comfort level that you as a Cessna pilot will rightly feel when you take to the skies. Whether its a hop around the patch with one of your kids, a weekend away with your spouse, or a fly-in breakfast at a nearby airstrip, Cessnas 80-plus year legacy of safety is with you all the way.
Nice and easy.
The Skycatcher wing incorporates a custom designed airfoil for a smooth ride. The wing structure uses a two spar design with a strut that attaches to the forward spar. Slotted flaps are used to further lower the stall speed.
Safer by definition.
The FAA has defined light-sport aircraft as simple-to-operate and easy-to-fly. That has been the mantra since the very beginning. You can rest assured that the Skycatcher will meet all ASTM Consensus Standards. In fact, we will exceed them as Cessna plans to conduct full fatigue testing on the Skycatcher, above and beyond ASTM standards. It is what we do to keep your flying experience a safe and enjoyable one.
Engineered for success.
To make your landings as smooth as your takeoffs, the Skycatchers main landing gear uses high-strength, tapered steel tubes to provide shock absorption, whether your touchdown is on improved or unimproved runways.
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The stirring Skycatcher
If you have ever flirted with the idea of owning a brand-new aircraft, itis officially time to get serious. Introducing the Skycatcher - an all-new Cessna destined to bring your personal dreams well within reach. With extreme flyability. Unprecedented affordability. And the very latest technology. Maybe that is why it was singled out by Popular Science magazine as being among the most exciting developments of 2007 in the Aviation and Space category. The magazine calls the Skycatcher the best starter plane for an entire new generation of pilots. The dream of flight is back. And this time, it is personal.
Deluxe skybox seating for a party of two.
From its ergonomic seats to its unique interior styling, the Skycatcher looks as good as it feels to fly. Prepare to enjoy a very exclusive view from above, afforded by its high-wing design.
Your dreams of flight just got a whole lot more affordable.
For new aviators earning their sport or private pilot certificate, flying a brand-new Cessna is now more accessible than ever.
The perfect trainer.
The Skycatcher embodies the fun-to-fly characteristics standard in every Cessna aircraft. It is also the ideal, economical flight training aircraft to bring the joy and achievement of flight to yet another generation of pilots. Learn to fly.
Good looks run in the family.
And the new Cessna Skycatcher is no exception. This extraordinary new aircraft strikes a perfect balance of efficient innovations, state-of-the-art technology and classic good looks. From its Cessna high-wing design and aluminum exterior to its modern styling, the Skycatcher embodies everything youve come to love about Cessnas traditional single engine aircraft and so much more.
A soft landing is a happy one.
The main landing gear uses high-strength, tapered steel tubes to provide the necessary shock absorption for a smooth landing, time after time.
Get out and see the sights.
The Skycatcher and the timeless high-wing design offers many practical benefits, including stability superb visibility, sun blocking and inclement weather protection, a simple preflight inspection and easy access to pilot and passenger. Plus, the seats are forward pivoting, resulting in easier access to the spacious baggage area behind pilot and copilot.
Two is the loveliest number.
The Skycatcher has a door on both sides, making it easier to both board and exit.
Highly comfortable.
The Skycatcher may be the most affordable Cessna aircraft, but it is definitely not lacking in comfort. Ergonomic seats combine with armrests on both cabin doors to ensure one comfortable, smooth ride through the sky. The center console provides two cup holders and a general storage area, while the rear baggage net ensures your possessions will be secured exactly where they belong. Out of your way.
The model 162 has two-seat capacity including the pilot. Suitable allowance for luggage is provided aft of the seats. A left hand and right hand door allow access for the pilot and passenger.
LED wash panel lighting and backlit instrumentation provide continuous and even lighting, making it easy for you to create your desired atmosphere.
An optional sun visor prevents the rays of the sun from obscuring the view of the instrument panel, ensuring glare-free, easy-on-the-eyes viewing of the Garmin G300 glass cockpit.
Quite literally made for each other.
The all-new Garmin G300 avionics package was specifically designed with the Cessna Skycatcher in mind. A single Garmin G300 display will provide primary flight, engine and moving map information in a split screen format. Other standard equipment will include a Garmin SL40 Com radio, Garmin GTX327 Mode C transponder, VFR GPS and a 406 MHz ELT. Optional second MFD, audio panel and autopilot shown.
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Control sticks are well known to be simpler, lighter, and more fun to fly than traditional control yokes. With dual control sticks for complete control and the G300 glass cockpit for total, at-a-glance situational awareness, the Skycatcher combines the exhilaration of flight with the peace of mind you expect from a Cessna.
The optional second right-side G300 multifunction display provides exceptional terrain awareness and XM radio capability.
A high-performance engine for a highly affordable aircraft.
Teledyne Continental engines are recognized throughout the industry for their high standards of performance and reliability. The Skycatcher features a Continental O-200D, an air-cooled, four-cylinder, naturally aspirated, spark ignition, direct drive engine that produces a maximum of 100 brake horsepower at 2,800 RPM. The Continental O-200D allows you to cruise at speeds up to 118 knots (219 km/h), with a range of 400 nautical miles (741 km) and a service ceiling of 14,625 feet (4,458 m). Making it the perfect trainer to learn to fly in.
The Teledyne Continental Motors O-200D engine is an air-cooled, horizontally opposed, four-cylinder, naturally aspirated direct drive engine. It produces a maximum of 100 brake horsepower at 2,800 rpm.