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.
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.