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Learn about our
FLEET

We take pride in introducing our remarkable fleet of airplanes and helicopters, meticulously selected to provide you with the best training experience possible. Our fleet boasts a diverse range of aircraft, including our dedicated timebuilding fleet, all equipped with top-of-the-line avionics and equipment.

Our aircraft are not just for training! Both our airplanes are equipped with the GFC autopilot to make any distance easy to fly. All our aircraft have USB chargers and ADS-B in and out to support the pilot.

Sunset Lorain County Airport

1977 CESSNA 172N "Hawky"

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1981 CESSNA 182RG "Archy"

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1999 ROBINSON R22 BETA II "Roby"

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2005 ROBINSON R44 CLIPPER II "Choppy"

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Hawky

1977 Cessna 172N "Hawky"

Discover the joy of flying with the Cessna 172 Skyhawk, the most successful aircraft in history with over 44,000 built. Our Hawky, built in 1977, has been upgraded with a new Garmin cockpit and autopilot to make your flights easier and more enjoyable than ever. The Skyhawk is perfect for a range of uses, from basic training to IFR training or cross-country flights and time building. As the most successful aircraft ever made, the Skyhawk is known for its reliability, comfort and cool factor - so why not join us and take Hawky to the skies?

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Cockpit C172N

PMA 6000B

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Audio Panel PMA 6000B

Autopilot GFC 500

Electronic flight instruments G5

GPS GNS 530W

Nav/ Comm Radio GNC 255

Transponder GTX 345

C172N Specifications

C172N

Wingspan: 

Lenght:

Height:

Empty Weight:

Max T/O Weight:

Payload:

Engine:

Propeller:

Fuel Capacity:

Max Cruise:

Max Range:

Payload w/full fuel:

36ft - 0"

26ft - 11"

8ft - 10"

1474.82 lbs

2300 lbs

825.18 lbs

Lycoming O-320 with 160 BHP

McCauley 2 - Balde 

40 Gallons Standart Tank

122 KTAS @ 8,000ft

485 NM with 75% Power @ 8,000 ft

585 lbs

Roby

1999 Robinson R22 Beta II "Roby"

Looking to start your helicopter flight training? Our Robinson R22 Beta II is a two-seat, low cost and fun to fly helicopter, is popular and the primary rotorcraft trainer around the world. Its precise and sensitive flight controls, making it an ideal choice for those looking to master helicopter flying and  prepares you well to transition to heavier choppers.

Equipped with a GTX 345 transponder and USB charging ports, this R22 is ideal for time building, cross country flights, and off airport adventures…even with no doors. 

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Cockpit R22 Beta II

Robinson Northern Airborne Audio Panel

Bendix King KY-97A VHF Comm

GPS/ Comm

Transponder GTX 345

R22 Specifications

R22 Beta II

Main Rotor: 

Lenght:

Height:

Empty Weight:

Max T/O Weight:

Payload:

Engine:

Rotorhead:

Fuel Capacity:

Max Cruise:

Max Range:

Payload w/full fuel:

25ft - 2"

21ft - 7"

8ft - 11"

889.37 lbs

1370 lbs

480.63 lbs

Lycoming O-320 with 145 BHP

Semirigid two Blade Rotorhead

29.7 Gal No Bladder Tanks

95 KIAS

~250 NM

302.43 lbs

Archy

1981 Cessna 182RG "Archy"

The Cessna 182RG Skylane is a bigger brother of the successfull Cessna 172. He is bigger, faster, flies further and carries more load. The six cylinder Lycoming engine with 235 BHP, the constant speed propeller, the flaps and the retractable landing gear, make it the perfect cross country cruiser. It requires a High Performance and Complex endorsement and is fun to fly. 

Equipped with bluethooth music, 3D audio, autopilot, ADS-B In & Out and USB ports, it provides everything you need to have peace of mind during your flying adventures.

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Cockpit C182RG

Audio Panel GMA 345

Electronic flight instruments G5

GPS GTN 750Xi

Electronic flight instruments G5

Nav/ Comm Radio GNC 255

Transponder GTX 345

Autopilot GFC 500

C182RG Specifications

C182RG

Wingspan: 

Lenght:

Height:

Empty Weight:

Max T/O Weight:

Payload:

Engine:

Propeller:

Fuel Capacity:

Max Cruise:

Max Range:

Payload w/full fuel:

36ft - 0"

29ft - 8"

8ft - 11"

1908.58 lbs

3100 lbs

1191.42 lbs

Lycoming O-540 with 235 BHP

McCauley 3 - Balde 

88 Gallons Standart Tank

156 KTAS @ 7,500 ft

845 NM with 75% Power @ 7,500 ft

663.42 lbs

Choppy

2005 Robinson R44 Clipper II "Choppy"

At the Ohio Flight Center, we're proud to offer the Robinson R44 Clipper II to our students and renters. American made, new interior and equipped with factory pop-out floats, this helicopter is redefining the standard for flight training and sets the bar for safety and reliability. Ready for a new challenge? Consider the Robinson R44 Clipper II for your flight training experience, or your next adventure out West with some challenging off airport operation.

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Cockpit R44 Clipper II

Old Robinson Northern Airborne Audio Control Panel

- Built-in 2 place mono intercom

- 2 Com  setup

- Manual squelch

Bendix King KY-97A VHF Com

- Com 1

- 9 Channels where all CTAF

  Frequencys are preselect

GNS 430

- GPS / Com 1 / Nav 1

- Flight Plan with moving Map

GTX 345

XPDR with ADSB In & Out

- Built in AHRS

- Bluetooth connectivity

- Timers

Robinson Northern Airborne Audio Panel

Bendix King KY-97A VHF Comm

GPS GNS 430

Transponder GTX 345

R44 Specifications

R44 Clipper II

Main Rotor: 

Lenght:

Height:

Empty Weight:

Max T/O Weight:

Payload:

Engine:

Rotorhead:

Fuel Capacity:

Max Cruise:

Max Range:

Payload w/full fuel:

33ft

29ft - 5"

10ft - 9"

1638 lbs

2500 lbs

861 lbs

Lycoming IO-540 with 245 BHP

Semirigid two Blade Rotorhead

46.5 Gal with Bladder Tanks

105 KTAS

275 NM

582 lbs

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