One Wall, One Wing, One Dream At A Time
Restoring a Proven Training Aircraft
Flight Expo has launched the professional restoration of a donated Cessna 172, with all work being completed by Kruse Aviation. This aircraft is being restored to full, safe, airworthy condition so it can return to the skies as a dependable training platform for our Flying Club.
The Cessna 172 is one of the most trusted and widely flown aircraft in general aviation history. Known for its stability, forgiving handling, and excellent visibility, it has long been the aircraft of choice for flight training, proficiency flying, and recreational aviation. Its high-wing design and simple systems make it ideal for pilots at every stage—from first flight to lifelong proficiency.
For Flight Expo, adding a Cessna 172 to our Flying Club fleet directly supports safe, consistent, and affordable flight training. Many pilots learn in a 172—and return to it again and again throughout their aviation journey. Restoring this aircraft ensures students
and members have access to a familiar, confidence-building platform that reinforces good decision-making and strong fundamentals.
Once returned to service, the aircraft will increase access to reliable flight time while strengthening our training capacity and supporting the continued growth of pilots within our aviation community.
Thank you supporters!
We are excited to share that Flight Expo is transitioning our giving link from Give to the Max to our own online store. This change allows more of each donation to go directly to our programs by reducing third-party fees and giving us greater flexibility in how gifts are used. It also helps us better connect your support to specific projects, aircraft, and student opportunities. Your generosity continues to be the foundation of everything we do, from hands-on education to aircraft preservation. Thank you for believing in our mission and for helping us build the future of aviation, one student at a time.
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