With the Cessna 172 still the most popular and affordable four-place airplane flying today, an updated second edition of this highly successful book was inevitable. This edition runs the gambit of facts and opinions about the Cessna 172, giving readers a complete understanding of the aircraft. This book is a great source of information on how to locate a used 172 and how to tell the good ones from the bad. Clarke describes the various year models and their differences, as well as a current price guide with helpful advice on how to survive the complexities of purchasing. Other topics covered by The Cessna 172, 2nd Edition include preventive maintenance, getting the annual, and upgrades to avionics systems.