Our AIRCRAFT
Our first airplane, N34273, is a 1972 Cessna Cardinal 177B hangared at Gainesville Regional Airport (KGNV). The plane is equipped and certified for IFR flight with updated Garmin avionics and a two-axis autopilot.













N34273
Powerplant
180hp Lycoming O-360
Constant-speed propeller
Power Flow exhaust
Performance
75% power at 5000’ = TAS 120 knots on 10.1 gph
65% power at 5000’ = TAS 112 knots on 8.5 gph
Useful load = 885 lbs
Takeoff distance over 50’ obstacle = 1400’
Landing distance over 50’ obstacle = 1220’
Avionics
Dual Garmin G5 electronic flight information systems
Garmin GTN650 touchscreen navigator
Garmin GMA 350 audio panel with bluetooth
Garmin GTX 345 ADS-B In/Out transponder with bluetooth for traffic and weather
JPI EDM-900 engine management system
TruTrak Vizion two-axis autopilot with altitude select and emergency level button
Documents
Operations
Weight and balance profile for ForeFlight (iOS device only)
Standard operating procedures
Kneeboard card — V speeds and traffic pattern profile
N34273 Checklist for ForeFlight (iOS device only)
Skill building in the practice area