Comfort, Safety & Upgrades

A Modernized Cabin Designed for Training & Cross-Country Comfort

N97MW blends classic Cessna simplicity with fully refreshed interior materials, ergonomics, lighting, and safety components. The result is a clean, bright, and comfortable cockpit environment ideal for both flight training and cross-country flying. Students benefit from improved visibility, reduced fatigue, and an interior layout built around practical day-to-day use.

Key Benefits

  • Fresh, modern cabin creates a positive training environment

  • Improved ergonomics support longer flights

  • Safety upgrades enhance reliability and cockpit awareness

  • Modern lighting and comfort accessories help new pilots feel at ease

Refreshed Interior for a Better Training Experience

Updated Seating & Cabin Materials

N97MW’s interior has been fully updated, providing a clean and comfortable cabin for both students and instructors.

Features

  • New upholstery and cushioning

  • Updated side panels and trim

  • Modernized headliner

  • New carpet throughout

  • Clean, odor-free, modern appearance

Rosen Sun Visors

A premium upgrade installed on high-end aircraft, offering:

  • Excellent glare reduction

  • Adjustable positioning

  • Significant visibility improvement during low-sun operations

Enhanced Night Flying Environment

With updated lighting components designed to reduce cockpit workload:

  • NuLite panel lighting for improved night readability

  • Updated LED exterior lighting and wingtip strobes for higher visibility

Safety-Focused Enhancements

SARSAT 406 MHz Emergency Locator Beacon

A major safety improvement over legacy 121.5 MHz ELTs.
Benefits include:

  • Satellite-based distress alerting

  • Faster detection

  • More accurate location reporting

  • Meets modern emergency response standards

Wingtip Strobe Light System

Improves safety in traffic environments and low-visibility operations.

  • High-intensity anti-collision strobes

  • Increased visibility during pattern work

  • Improved safety in congested training airspace

Aileron Trim System

An uncommon but valuable upgrade for a 172.

  • Reduces right-rudder fatigue during long climbs

  • Helps students maintain coordinated flight

  • Allows more precise trimming at cruise

Practical Training Improvements

Long-Range Fuel System

A highly desirable upgrade for training and travel operations.

  • 48 gallons usable capacity

  • Extends endurance for cross-country flights

  • Reduces fuel-stop constraints

  • Useful for dual-student scheduling blocks

Gross Weight Increase STC (Up to 2,550 lbs MTOW)

This modification gives N97MW the same useful load capability as a newer 172S.
Benefits include:

  • More payload flexibility

  • Easier weight & balance planning for instructors

  • Supports two adults + fuel + bags without compromise

Comfort, Safety & Upgrade Highlights

  • Interior Features

    - Modern upholstery and cushioning

    - Updated panels, carpet, and headliner

    - Clean, bright, professional cabin appearance

    - Rosen sun visor system

    - Improved night-flight panel lighting

  • Safety Upgrades

    - 406 MHz SARSAT ELT

    - Wingtip strobe anti-collision system

    - Improved LED exterior lighting

    - Aileron trim system

  • Operational Enhancements

    - Long-range fuel tanks (48 gallons - usable)

    - Gross Weight Increase STC (2,550 lbs MTOW)

    - Practical upgrades tailored for training and travel

    - Positive ergonomics for long flights and multi-hour training blocks