The Cessna 172 is one of the most iconic planes in aviation history. This four-seat, single-engine plane was introduced in 1956 and has become the go-to for recreational pilots around the world. Known ...

MODESTO, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – When getting planes delivered across the ocean, pilot Tom Lopes says there are two ways: putting it on a boat or flying the plane there. He prefers the second option.

HONOLULU (KSEE/KGPE) – From Merced to Honolulu, Tom Lopes flew a Cessna 172 plane well past its average range of 700 miles – and landed to find a hearty Hawaiian welcoming party at the other end. The ...

A 1975 Cessna 172M Skyhawk with a Penn Yan SuperHawk conversion (180 hp Lycoming O-360 engine) is featured as the "Today's Top Pick," available for $102,000. The aircraft has 3,909 airframe hours and ...