Cessna rolled out the 170 in 1948 as a four-seat advanced development of the popular Cessna 140. It initially featured a metal fuselage and tail with fabric-covered constant-chord wings, powered ...

Lately, more and more are arriving at the conclusion that the Cessna 170 provides an optimal blend of qualities. Here, we explore what the 170 is like to own and what those owners enjoy most about it.

Today’s Top Pick is a 1948 Cessna 170. By the late 1940s, Cessna needed an economical four-seat model in its lineup to slot between the small two-seat 140 and the larger, luxurious 195.

If the Cessna 170 doesn’t ring all that many bells, it’s understandable. The American aircraft company, now part of Textron , only made it between 1948 and 1956, albeit in large numbers ...

Basically a Cessna 170 (the company’s original four-seat aircraft) with Land-O-Matic tricycle gear replacing the conventional tailwheel arrangement, the Skyhawk has changed little from its ...

The Cessna 172 is the world's best-selling civil aircraft, with more than 45,000 units sold. The plane is commonly used as a trainer aircraft for beginner pilots. The plane costs around $50,000 if ...