Cessna to SoCal - Tailstrike Community Challenge
January 2, 2026

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