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News & Media 50th Anniversary of the Cessna 172 - Photo

50th Anniversary of the Cessna 172 - Photo

June 1, 2006
AOPA Online Members Only - 50th Anniversary of the Cessna 172 - Photo Contrast the packed panel on the latest model with the 1950s-era panel. In the older version, seemingly random instrument placement with no room for avionics did offer one benefit — excellent visibility over the low panel.
Cessna 172 50th Anniversary

Contrast the packed panel on the latest model with the 1950s-era panel. In the older version, seemingly random instrument placement with no room for avionics did offer one benefit - excellent visibility over the low panel.

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