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# Lower Control Panel
- URL: https://www.flightsimgarage.com/sim-lower-control-panel-c172/
- Published: 2026-01-17T06:33:01.000Z
- Updated: 2026-03-27T18:16:04.000Z
- Author: Flight SIM Garage
- Tags: c172, build, lower-control-panel

## 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.](https://imagedelivery.net/sSbLHmhdNBsWRj9siU3niQ/d836eb19-abd7-413d-0eec-e35f581d0c00/public) 
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### Console Construction

![Cessna 172 home flight simulator control console built and ready for paint.](https://imagedelivery.net/sSbLHmhdNBsWRj9siU3niQ/60c4e688-89a7-4efa-577e-6621dc373000/public) 
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### Paint

![Painted pedestal for Cessna 172 home flight simulator.](https://imagedelivery.net/sSbLHmhdNBsWRj9siU3niQ/6be94190-dcb5-4ba1-6736-bdbbebf44900/public) ![Painted control console for Cessna 172 home flight simulator.](https://imagedelivery.net/sSbLHmhdNBsWRj9siU3niQ/633c9b0a-c9a0-47c2-2652-86c4759af700/public) 

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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

![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/4f/ff/4fff67f2-0714-4005-9ff5-cba8d5343192/content/images/2026/02/c172-console-A-pedestal-built-v01.jpg)

![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/4f/ff/4fff67f2-0714-4005-9ff5-cba8d5343192/content/images/2026/02/c172-console-A-pedestal-paint-complete-v01.jpg)

![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/4f/ff/4fff67f2-0714-4005-9ff5-cba8d5343192/content/images/2026/02/c172-console-A-frame-complete-v01.jpg)

![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/4f/ff/4fff67f2-0714-4005-9ff5-cba8d5343192/content/images/2026/02/c172-console-A-paint-complete-v01.jpg)