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Cessna to SoCal - Tailstrike Community Challenge

January 2, 2026

Cessna to SoCal - Tailstrike Community Challenge

Cessna to SoCal: The C172 Community Challenge

This one will have to be a team effort.

For this challenge, we’re flying N204CM, a not too shabby Cessna 172, from its home at KJFK (New York Kennedy) to KLAX (Los Angeles). Coast to coast, one leg at a time, together. And those who participate will be commemorated forever - with special event badges.

The challenge will begin at 2359Z on January 2.

The Aircraft

  • Registration: N204CM
  • Type: Cessna 172 Skyhawk

How the Badge Works

This is a participation challenge.

  • Any flight that moves the aircraft closer to KLAX is eligible.
  • Complete one eligible leg and you’ll earn the C172 Coast-to-Coast Challenge badge.

Short flights, long flights, or however you want to fly. This challenge is all about the community sharing one aircraft with one common goal.

Join In

Fly a leg when you can. Keep it realistic. And tell us about your flight! This should be interesting...

Join the conversation on Discord: https://discord.gg/VMf9v3Pbgp

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