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Light Sport Aircraft

Cessna 162
Skycatcher

Designed specifically for sport pilot training. Modern glass cockpit, low operating costs, and no FAA medical required, just a valid driver's license.

Sport Pilot Training No FAA Medical Glass Cockpit 2 Seats
112Cruise (kts)
47Stall (kts)
15,500Service Ceiling (ft)
470Range (nm)
1,320Max Gross (lbs)

About This Aircraft

Built to Train

The Cessna 162 Skycatcher was designed from the ground up as a Sport Pilot trainer. Its light weight, docile handling, and modern Garmin avionics suite make it ideal for new pilots.

At Harford Air, the 162 is used primarily for Sport Pilot certificate training, one of the fastest paths to carrying a passenger and logging pilot-in-command time.

No FAA Medical Required

Fly on a valid driver's license. Sport Pilot rules allow you to skip the third-class medical entirely.

Modern Glass Cockpit

Equipped with a Garmin avionics suite, the same technology used in modern GA aircraft.

Lowest Operating Cost

Light weight and an efficient engine mean lower fuel burns and more affordable hourly rates.

Forgiving Trainer

Designed with new pilots in mind, with predictable handling and wide margins for student errors.

Hourly Rates

Aircraft & Instructor

All aircraft rates are wet, fuel included. Instructor fees are billed separately.

ItemRate
Cessna 162 — Solo / Rental$114/hr
Cessna 162 — Dual (with CFI)$179/hr
Flight Instructor$65-$75/hr
Discovery Flight$139

Good to Know

Renting the 162

No FAA Medical RequiredA valid U.S. driver's license is all you need under Sport Pilot rules.
Checkout RequiredFirst-time renters complete a brief checkout with a Harford Air CFI before renting solo.
Renter's Insurance RequiredNon-student renters must carry their own aircraft renter's insurance policy.
Sport Pilot Rules ApplyDay VFR only, with airspace limitations unless you receive the required endorsements.

Start Your Sport Pilot Journey

The 162 is the fastest path from zero flight time to flying with a passenger. Call us or book a discovery flight to get started.

Book a Discovery Flight (410) 836-2828