Aerobatic
Grob G-115
ICAO: G115
Overview
The Cessna 162 Skycatcher was developed in the 2000s as a light sport aircraft. Intended for flight training and recreational flying, it targeted new pilots entering aviation. Production lasted only a few years.
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Specifications
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- Engine
- 1 × Continental O 200 D Flat 4
- Engine type
- Piston
- Power
- 100 hp · 75 kW
- Avionics
- Garmin G300
- Wing tips
- No winglets
- Seats
- 2
- Crew
- —
- Cabin width
- 3 ft 7 in · 1.10 m
- Cabin height
- 3 ft 11 in · 1.19 m
- Cabin length
- 7 ft 7 in · 2.32 m
- Exterior length
- 22 ft 8 in · 6.90 m
- Tail height
- 8 ft 6 in · 2.60 m
- Fuselage diameter
- 3 ft 11 in · 1.20 m
- Wing span
- 30 ft 5 in · 9.26 m
- Baggage volume
- 12 ft³ · 0.4 m³
- Gross weight
- —
- Empty weight
- —
- Max takeoff weight
- 1,300 lb · 600 kg
- Max landing weight
- —
- Max payload
- 350 lb · 150 kg
- Fuel capacity
- 30 gal · 100 L · 100 kg (AvGas)
- Max cruise speed
- 118 kt · 136 mph · 219 km/h
- Maximum speed
- —
- Cruise speed
- —
- Approach speed
- 42 kt · 48 mph · 78 km/h
- Range
- 470 nm · 540 mi · 870 km
- Fuel burn
- 18.80 nm/gal · 9.20 km/L
- Ceiling
- 15,500 ft · 4,700 m
- Rate of climb
- 898 ft/min · 5 m/s
- Takeoff distance
- 1,140 ft · 350 m
- Landing distance
- 1,370 ft · 420 m
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Operational Context
Cessna 162 Skycatcher — light sport training aircraft
The Skycatcher first flew in 2008 and entered service in 2009. It featured a high-wing configuration and simple avionics for training use. The aircraft was designed to meet light sport regulations in the United States.
Powered by a Continental O-200 piston engine producing approximately 100 horsepower, the Skycatcher cruises at around 100 knots (185 km/h). Maximum takeoff weight is approximately 1,320 pounds (599 kg). Seating is limited to two occupants.
The Skycatcher faced market challenges and was discontinued in 2013. Despite limited production, it reflected efforts to broaden entry-level aviation access. The aircraft remains a niche trainer in some fleets.
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