Cessna 172 home flight simulator construction log organized by build phase.
Cessna 172
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
Cessna 172
PLANNING Requirements * Support the full cockpit frame and seated pilot * Allow repositioning within the room * Maintain a fixed, repeatable mounting interface for future airframes * Keep overall height compatible with a C172 seating geometry Constraints * Must fit through a standard interior doorway when fully assembled * No permanent attachment to the room