The Cessna 172 can clearly say it is the most produced aircraft of all time with over 43,000 airplanes delivered.  Cessna continues to enhance this aircraft to keep the 172 on the cutting edge of technology.  The 172 now has the Garmin G1000 avionics complete with Synthetic Vision Technology and XM Satellite Weather.  The Garmin G1000 avionics consists of two twelve-inch LCD screens.  This feature makes piloting this aircraft much easier.  A 180 horsepower Lycoming engine powers the Skyhawk, which is a very reliable engine.  The Cessna 172 Skyhawk is a high-wing aircraft, which allows for passengers to easily see the terrain below.  This aircraft is able to fly 610 nm without stopping, and the 172 can fly at a top speed of 126 knots.