Cessna Model 162 Skycatcher Unveiled
On July 22nd 2007, Cessna announced the release of their new Cessna Model 162 Skycatcher.
File Photo of the Cessna 162 Skycatcher.
The announcement took place at the annual Experimental Aircraft Association convention during a press conference. $109,500 dollars is the introductory price and orders were made at Oshkosh with a $10,000 dollar deposit. This introductory price is valid for the first 1000 orders, the price then increases to $111,500.
“For the past year, we have been soliciting feedback from the market on our proof-of-concept aircraft, and the result is an airplane that we believe is the most advanced and innovative in its class,” said Cessna Chairman, President and CEO Jack J. Pelton.
Source: Cessna.com
From what people describe this airplane, it appears to be a very nice aircraft. It’s has a slick 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 provides a few great pictures too.
The cabin is wide, as wide as a Cessna 206, according to Cessna CEO Jack Pelton. I didn’t do the math, but I can tell you the 162 was much more comfortable than either of the Cessna 152s I’ve owned.
Overall, I would say this airplane looks to be another winner along with the many other successful airplanes Cessna produces. More information to follow as additional news surfaces on this beautiful new Cessna 162.
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5 Responses to “Cessna Model 162 Skycatcher Unveiled”
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The Cessna 162 Skycatcher Says:
July 23rd, 2007 at 2:41 am[...] price. The modern airplane is gaining a lot of interest and has been anticipated since last year. The Airplane Blog has a great article that tells more about the airplane and pilot Robert Mark who authors JetWhine [...]
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john meadows Says:
October 9th, 2007 at 10:25 amNeat little craft, and I sure would like to get one, BUT…with a 490 lb useful load, less 144 pounds of gas, 10 pounds of oil leaves 336 lb for pilot & pax. Ashame for those of us in the over 170 crowd…I mean, I have routinely departed with full tanks for the past 34 years and am a little afraid of doing otherwise.
John Meadows
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Al Barrs Says:
November 9th, 2007 at 7:25 amIt is great the Cessna finally came out with a light aircraft for the general aviation flyer, but why did they close in the rear wind screen like the old original 150s? The later 150s had a rear wind screen and it helped when clearing traffic on landing and take off.
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Dave Says:
January 9th, 2008 at 6:29 pmI know a lot of people that bought the Skycatcher are not pleased that is being built in China! I sell the Remos LSA, and we will refund your $5000 deposit with the purchase of a new Remos! If you are having buyers remorse, drop me an email.
Dave
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Ken Singletary Says:
April 7th, 2008 at 12:47 pmI was thinking about purchasing a Skycatcher, but I can’t tell you how disappointed I was to find out they are being built in China. At first I was pretty excited that Cessna got into the LSA market, but I buy too much from China as it is. There’s no way I’m spending that kind of money on something from China.
