VH-OOM WMDG sunset
The plane is a 1973 model Cessna Cardinal:
- retractable gears
- CSU
- 200HP fuel injected engine
- IFR/Airwork.
| Model | Cessna Cardinal 177RG |
| Year of manufacture | 1973 |
| TTIS | 1643.6HRS |
| Seating capacity | Pilot + 3 |
| Cruise speed | 145 |
| Fuel capacity | 227 litres / 60 US gallons |
| Fuel burn | Plan 45/HR Actual 38/HR |
| MTOW | 2800 LBS / 1270 KG |
| BEW | 835 |
Retractable landing gear
The retractable landing gear makes the plane faster, more fuel efficient, and makes for a smoother ride.
Constant speed unit
Constant speed propellor makes for safer and easier flying.
Perfect for aerial photography
The absence of a wing strut means the plane is great for taking photos. See our gallery for some examples of photos taken from VH-OOM.
