Cessna 172

Control Console

Cessna 172 home flight simulator control console mounted to mobile cockpit platform.
Cessna 172 home flight simulator control console mounted to mobile cockpit platform.

PLANNING SNAPSHOT

Requirements

  • Support the full cockpit frame and seated pilot

Constraints

  • Must fit through a standard interior doorway when fully assembled

Design Overview

The platform is a rectangular framed structure with a plywood deck, mounted on locking casters.

COMPONENTS & REFERENCES

Materials

  • 2×6 construction lumber (kiln-dried)

Hardware

  • Heavy-duty locking casters (rated well above expected load)

Tools

  • Miter saw
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BUILD EXECUTION

Pedestal Construction

Cessna 172 home flight simulator pedestal ready for paint.
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Console Construction

Cessna 172 home flight simulator control console built and ready for paint.
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Paint

Painted pedestal for Cessna 172 home flight simulator. Painted control console for Cessna 172 home flight simulator.
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OBSERVATIONS & TRADEOFFS

  • Initial caster placement conflicted with planned anchor locations and required repositioning before drilling.

STATUS & NEXT STEPS

The platform meets all initial requirements and establishes a stable, repeatable base for the simulator.

BUILD PHOTOS

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