Cessna 172D Skyhawk
The Cessna 172 Skyhawk is a four seat, single engine, high wing aircraft made by the Cessna Aircraft Company. It started life as a tricycle landing gear variant of the tail dragger Cessna 170 with a basic level of standard equipment. A differentiating feature of the 172D was that it had a wraparound rear window and one-piece windscreen.
First flown in 1955, more Cessna 172s have been built than any other aircraft.
Measured by its longevity and popularity, the Cessna 172 is the most successful aircraft in history. Cessna delivered the first production models in 1956. As of 2012, Cessna and its partners had built around 60,000.
The 172 Skyhawk's main competitors have been the Beechcraft Musketeer and Grumman AA-5 series (neither currently in production), the Piper Cherokee, and more recently, the Diamond DA40.
The Cessna 172 may be modified via a wide array of Supplemental Type Certificates (STCs), including increased engine power and higher gross weights. Available STC engine modifications increase power from 180 to 210 hp, add constant-speed propellers, or allow the use of automobile gasoline. Other modifications include additional fuel tank capacity in the wing tips, added baggage compartment tanks, added wheel pants to reduce drag, or enhanced landing and takeoff performance and safety with a STOL kit.
Various modifications for RF 7.5 to create realistic model flight performance. This larger scale model of a 1963 Cessna 172D is also a good example of where bigger flies better. Although this aircraft typically has a 2 blade propeller, Google search did show a couple of pictures where the aircraft was fitted with a 3 blade propeller, so I went with that. I've also given this model the equivalent of the STC engine upgrade for a bit livelier engine performance.
Standard flight controls, including ailerons configured in a differential setup.
As usual fly with the channel 5 rate switch in the “High” position.
Flaps are on the Interlink controller channel 6 rotary knob.
Mild brakes are on the channel 7 switch.
Thanks to Doug Kaye (DHK79) for the aircraft 3D model and to Inky00 for the engine 3D model.
Additional thanks to Doug Kaye (DHK79) for the original paint scheme which I jazzed up for this model variant.
This is an excellent flying model. A “must have” addition for your RealFlight hangar.
The Cessna 172 Skyhawk is a four seat, single engine, high wing aircraft made by the Cessna Aircraft Company. It started life as a tricycle landing gear variant of the tail dragger Cessna 170 with a basic level of standard equipment. A differentiating feature of the 172D was that it had a wraparound rear window and one-piece windscreen.
First flown in 1955, more Cessna 172s have been built than any other aircraft.
Measured by its longevity and popularity, the Cessna 172 is the most successful aircraft in history. Cessna delivered the first production models in 1956. As of 2012, Cessna and its partners had built around 60,000.
The 172 Skyhawk's main competitors have been the Beechcraft Musketeer and Grumman AA-5 series (neither currently in production), the Piper Cherokee, and more recently, the Diamond DA40.
The Cessna 172 may be modified via a wide array of Supplemental Type Certificates (STCs), including increased engine power and higher gross weights. Available STC engine modifications increase power from 180 to 210 hp, add constant-speed propellers, or allow the use of automobile gasoline. Other modifications include additional fuel tank capacity in the wing tips, added baggage compartment tanks, added wheel pants to reduce drag, or enhanced landing and takeoff performance and safety with a STOL kit.
Various modifications for RF 7.5 to create realistic model flight performance. This larger scale model of a 1963 Cessna 172D is also a good example of where bigger flies better. Although this aircraft typically has a 2 blade propeller, Google search did show a couple of pictures where the aircraft was fitted with a 3 blade propeller, so I went with that. I've also given this model the equivalent of the STC engine upgrade for a bit livelier engine performance.
Standard flight controls, including ailerons configured in a differential setup.
As usual fly with the channel 5 rate switch in the “High” position.
Flaps are on the Interlink controller channel 6 rotary knob.
Mild brakes are on the channel 7 switch.
Thanks to Doug Kaye (DHK79) for the aircraft 3D model and to Inky00 for the engine 3D model.
Additional thanks to Doug Kaye (DHK79) for the original paint scheme which I jazzed up for this model variant.
This is an excellent flying model. A “must have” addition for your RealFlight hangar.
