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$15030-minute intro flight with hands-on experience.
Book FlightCessna 172P N89878
"Cowboy"
Perfect for all levels of training with Avidyne 540 GPS, TruTrak autopilot, dual G5s, ADS-B, and IFR approval.
Beyond FAA MinimumsPersonalized Training
Flexible SchedulingFinancing Available
Aircraft Overview
About Cessna 172P N89878
Perfect for all levels of training.
Cowboy combines a familiar Cessna 172 airframe with an Avidyne 540 GPS, dual Garmin G5s, TruTrak 2-axis autopilot, and a JPI EDM 900 engine monitor.
It works well for private, instrument, and commercial students who want a stable four-seat airplane with a capable IFR-approved panel out of Hicks Airfield.
Aircraft details
- Rental Requirements: Basic Checkout
Used in training for
- Private Pilot TrainingUsed for foundational dual instruction, solo practice, and early cross-country progression when the aircraft fit is right.
- Instrument RatingUseful for panel work, IFR procedures, avionics familiarization, and real cross-country instrument training.
- Commercial Pilot TrainingUsed for commercial time building, cross-country flying, proficiency work, and advanced maneuver preparation.
Equipment and setup
- Avidyne 540 GPS
- TruTrak 2-Axis Auto-Pilot
- Dual Garmin G5s
- ADS-B in/out
- 2 Radios
- 2 VORs
- JPI EDM 900
- Aux Plug
- USB and 12-V Accessory Socket
- IFR Approved
Before You Rent
Rental Checkout, Booking, and Safety Requirements
A checkout is required before renting and acting as Pilot-in-Command without an instructor. Review the core rental requirements before booking.
Rental Checkout
A checkout is required before renting and acting as the Pilot-in-Command without an instructor.
How to Book
- Book a Pilot Rise flight online.
- Or call us at 817-755-5652.
Safety & Maintenance
- Learn about our safety management system.
- We invest heavily in maintenance: regular inspections, disciplined upkeep, and minimal downtime.
- Safety is treated as an investment, not an expense.
Rental Restrictions
Rental Insurance Required
- $35,000 physical damage protection from Global or AIG.
- Purchase rental insurance online.
- Typical cost per year: $200 - $400.
Operational Requirements
- Follow all published weather minimums.
- Stay within 115 nm of T67 unless you receive prior approval for Cessnas.
- Use a paved runway at least 3,000 ft long and land within the first 1/3 of the runway.
- Night routes must stay within gliding distance of major roads or runways.
- Multi-day rentals for Cessnas are available by request.
- Operate per Pilot Rise policies, procedures, the POH, and FAA regulations.
- Commercial operations are prohibited. Only Pilot Rise instructors may instruct in our aircraft.
- View Pilot Rise aircraft rental policies.
Memory Items
- Anyone acting as the Pilot-in-Command must be proficient with the six required memory items.
- They do not need to be verbatim or in perfect order, but must be completed smoothly, quickly, and confidently.
- These items are designed for your safety in the unlikely event of an emergency.
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