| Tail Number / N-Number | N785BG |
| Manufacturer | CESSNA |
| Model | 172R |
| Year Built | 2006 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 17281325 |
| Aircraft Type | Fixed wing single engine |
| Category | Land |
| Builder Certification | Type Certificated |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats |
| Weight Class | CLASS 1 (Up to 12,499 pounds gross take off weight) |
| Engine Manufacturer | LYCOMING |
| Engine Model | IO-360-L2A |
| Engine Type | Reciprocating |
| Number of Engines | 1 engine |
| Horsepower | 180 hp (134 kW) |
| Type of Registrant | Corporation |
| Owner Name | VERMONT FLIGHT ACADEMY |
| Street | 355 VALLEY RD |
| City | SOUTH BURLINGTON |
| State | VT |
| Zip Code | 05403 |
| Region | New England |
| County | Chittenden County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 2006-04-19 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2020-07-21 |
| Last Action Date | 2020-07-21 |
| Expiration Date | 2027-07-31 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 52521471 |
| Mode S Code Hex | AAA339 |