Piper, Cessna Piper PA-28 Cherokee/Warrior/Archer series; Cessna 172 Skyhawk

17 Apr 2026 · © KiwiAviation1

A row of Piper PA-28s and a Cessna 172 sit on the apron at a general aviation airport, showcasing classic trainers used worldwide.

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Aircraft

Piper PA-28 Cherokee/Warrior/Archer series; Cessna 172 Skyhawk PA28, C172

Typical small-aircraft flight training/private liveries (white with red or blue accents)

LJX, JNE, SHO, KVG (visible on four aircraft)

Registration

Manufacturer

Piper, Cessna

Gear

iPhone 12 Pro

Achievements

Vintage Voyager

Badge earned

Location

Christchurch International Airport

CHC/NZCH

-43.4890, 172.5320

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Christchurch International Airport CHC

Airport

Insights

Aviation History

Among the most popular general aviation/training light aircraft in the world; the Cessna 172 is the best-selling aircraft in history.

Fleet Rarity

Very common — both models are widely used globally, especially in flight schools.

Record Flights

Used in various world record-setting small-aircraft flights, but no specific record flight for these individual aircraft is indicated.

Safety & Events

Widely used for flight training, instrument training, and personal flying; generally a strong safety record.

Future Outlook

Ongoing production for both types, extremely long service lives, often refurbished and upgraded.

Specifications

Lycoming O-320/360 (common for both PA-28 and C172, usually 4-cylinder piston engines)

Engine

10.7 m (PA-28), 11.0 m (C172)

Wingspan

7.2 m (PA-28), 8.3 m (C172)

Length

Approx. 1,000 km (both models)

Range

200 km/h (PA-28), 226 km/h (C172)

Speed

4 passengers (including pilot)

Capacity

1,157 kg (PA-28), 1,111 kg (C172)

MTOW

2.2 m (PA-28), 2.7 m (C172)

Height

Approx. 110–180 hp (82–134 kW) per aircraft

Thrust

Approx. 72–76 dB (not subject to ICAO large aircraft noise standards)

Noise