The Cessna 172 Skyhawk is a four-seat light aircraft, very commonly used in flight training

The Cessna 172 Skyhawk is a four-seat, high-wing, tricycle gear aircraft manufactured by Cessna since 1955 (although not continuously, with a gap from 1986 until 1996); more C172s have been built than any other aircraft. They are very commonly used in flight training.