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About N8288X
About N8288X
N8288X or Bluebird is a 1962 Cessna 172C model. Don't let the age and model deceive you.
This Cessna has been upgraded to the 21st century from engine to avionics.
N8288X or Bluebird is a 1962 Cessna 172C model. Don't let the age and model deceive you.
This Cessna has been upgraded to the 21st century from engine to avionics.
Be a part of history by flying this classic with the creature comforts of today's technology. It will still have that old time feel with the new time ease.
Be a part of history by flying this classic with the creature comforts of today's technology. It will still have that old time feel with the new time ease.
You won't find a more unique Cessna 172 to fly in.
You won't find a more unique Cessna 172 to fly in.
Performance
Performance
We all know that the performance of an aircraft is the first thing we look at. A lot of us want to have that top gun pilot need for speed. However, we are talking Cessna pistons, not F-14 fighter jets. Bluebird is similar to an old reliable American-made pickup truck; it may not beat the Lamborghini in a race, but it will outlast it. Bluebird never fails to get the job done and it is a great stepping stone to get future pilots into those big jumbo jets one day.
We all know that the performance of an aircraft is the first thing we look at. A lot of us want to have that top gun pilot need for speed. However, we are talking Cessna pistons, not F-14 fighter jets. Bluebird is similar to an old reliable American-made pickup truck; it may not beat the Lamborghini in a race, but it will outlast it. Bluebird never fails to get the job done and it is a great stepping stone to get future pilots into those big jumbo jets one day.
Section 3 - Operating Limits - Weight & Balance
CG Data
CG Data
Loading Graph
Loading Graph
Section 5 - Operational Data
Cruise and Range Data
Cruise and Range Data
Takeoff/Climb Data
Takeoff/Climb Data
Avionics
Avionics
Avionics are what we pilots look at 95% of our flights. What do you think an old classic from the 1960s has to offer? Some old gauges difficult to see? Well, fortunately, not Bluebird! Bluebirds has been treated to some technology from the 21st century. Garmin is well known by most even none flyers for their automobile GPS units. Bluebird has a piece of that Garmin technology in its avionics panel.
Avionics are what we pilots look at 95% of our flights. What do you think an old classic from the 1960s has to offer? Some old gauges difficult to see? Well, fortunately, not Bluebird! Bluebirds has been treated to some technology from the 21st century. Garmin is well known by most even none flyers for their automobile GPS units. Bluebird has a piece of that Garmin technology in its avionics panel.
Beautiful custom panel!
Brand new throttle, mixture, and carb-heat controls.
Garmin dual USB charging port
Dual Garmin G5 set up. Who needs unreliable vacuum systems? Not Bluebird.
Garmin 345 Audio panel for Bluetooth music.
Digital Stratus transponder for easy inputs.
Garmin 430 for second frequencies and of course VOR/ILS
Garmin 355w for Primary navigation. A great IFR platform for LPV approaches. Ipad connection friendly.
Nicely labeled switches and circuit breakers. No fuses on this Cessna!
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