Introducing the fleet
Some of the hardest working missionaries you'll find anywhere
Cessna 172
C172
Data from Cessna
General characteristics
Crew: one
Capacity: three passengers
Length: 27 ft 2 in (8.28 m)
Wingspan: 36 ft 1 in (11.00 m)
Height: 8 ft 11 in (2.72 m)
Wing area: 174 sq ft (16.2 m2)
Aspect ratio: 7.32
Airfoil: modified NACA 2412
Empty weight: 1,691 lb (767 kg)
Gross weight: 2,450 lb (1,111 kg)
Fuel capacity: 56 US gallons (212 litres)
Powerplant: 1 × Lycoming IO-360-L2A four cylinder, horizontally opposed aircraft engine, 160 hp (120 kW)
Propellers: 2-bladed metal
Performance
Cruise speed: 122 kn (140 mph; 226 km/h)
Stall speed: 47 kn (54 mph; 87 km/h) (power off, flaps down)
Never exceed speed: 163 kn (188 mph; 302 km/h) (IAS)[8]
Range: 696 nmi (801 mi; 1,289 km) with 45 minute reserve, 55% Power, at 12,000 ft
Service ceiling: 13,500 ft (4,100 m)
Rate of climb: 721 ft/min (3.66 m/s)
Wing loading: 14.1 lb/sq ft (68.6 kg/m2)
Missionary pilots that are learning to fly, acquiring a new license, or obtaining an instrument rating. Low cost per flight hour and high reliability are the key facotrs for choosing this airframe.
Piper Archer
PA28
Data from Piper
General characteristics
Crew: 1
Capacity: 3 passengers
Engine:
Engine: Lycoming O-360-A4M
Horsepower: 180 hp
Weights and Capacities:
Takeoff/Landing Weight Normal Category: 2,750 lbs.
Standard Empty Weight: 1,720 lbs.
Max. Useful Load Normal Category: 1,030 lbs.
Baggage Capacity: 270 lbs
Oil Capacity: 8 quarts
Performance:
75% Cruise Speed: 110 kts
Service Ceiling: 14,350 ft