Columbus Flight Instruction uses a Cessna 152 and a Cessna 172.  In most cases, students who are training for their Private Pilot Certificate will train in the 152, unless they are just too tall to fit in the 152.  The 172 is used for instrument training, and may also be rented by former students who join Columbus Flight Instruction's flying club.  Both airplanes have had a long history with Columbus Flight Instruction, and have been impeccably maintained.

Cessna 152 The Cessna 152 is a very popular airplane that has been used to train pilots all over the US for many, many years.  Our 1981 model is in super shape, since SAFETY is number one!  The Cessna 152 (C152) is a two-seat high-wing aircraft with a nice light touch.  It comes equipped with a communications radio, a navigation radio, and a two-person intercom.  Each pilot (student and instructor) can have his or her own volume on the intercom, for personal comfort.  The seats are cloth-covered and very comfortable, and all C152s have great vents for warm weather and a great heater for cold weather.......all year climate control.  It is certified for both visual and instrument flight.

Cessna 172 The Cessna 172 (C172) is a "big brother" to the C152.  It's a four-seat, high-wing aircraft.  Our 1979 model is equipped with two communications radios, navigation radios including two VORs (both with Localizer and one with Glideslope) and an ADF, an audio panel, marker beacons, plug-ins for four headsets, and a four-place intercom with volume control for both front-seat pilots.  It has the same comfortable vents and seats as the C152.  It is equipped for both visual and instrument flight.  As with the C152 it's in super shape too.

Safety is Number One!
All airplanes used for flight training are subject to inspections by FAA-certified mechanics every 100 tachometer hours of their use.  In addition, our planes are subject to several other inspections, and are carefully kept in super shape, since SAFETY is number one.  Airplanes aren't allowed to get "old" or "worn", such as could happen with a car.

Both aircraft have assigned parking spots on the Lane Aviation Ramp at Port Columbus, so there is no worry about finding a parking spot.  Each parking spot is equipped with tiedown ropes and chocks so that the planes are safe between flights.  Lane Aviation trucks conveniently come right to the planes for fueling.