Hi guys I have been looking everywhere for some measurements for the cockpit of the A2A C172 Trainer model.
I am in the process of building a home cockpit modelled on this exact plane in FSX and wondered if anyone had the exact dimensions of each panel in the model? Or is there a way to open a model in 3D form and take measurements?
I found a lot of contradicting 172 measurements and seen as though I am modelling after this exact one I though why not ask here!
Thanks in advance
C172 Cessna - Model Cockpit Panel Dimensions
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Re: C172 Cessna - Model Cockpit Panel Dimensions
Hi,
And welcome to the community. Unfortunately I can't give you measurements. But it sounds like you found some already. The A2A 172 is modeled after the R model of the the real Skyhawk. Did you find measurements of a real 172R? Those should be correct.
And welcome to the community. Unfortunately I can't give you measurements. But it sounds like you found some already. The A2A 172 is modeled after the R model of the the real Skyhawk. Did you find measurements of a real 172R? Those should be correct.
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Re: C172 Cessna - Model Cockpit Panel Dimensions
Hi Piper and thanks for the warm welcome!
Unfortunately I still have had no luck! I can only find individual panel measurements e.g. the switch panel and all are contradictory!
The only one I can really find is this one which is fine but I would have to try and work out the small measurements from the overall dimensions in illustrator and because the image isn't very large it's hard to find exact measurements when zooming and measuring as it pixelates
Unfortunately I still have had no luck! I can only find individual panel measurements e.g. the switch panel and all are contradictory!
The only one I can really find is this one which is fine but I would have to try and work out the small measurements from the overall dimensions in illustrator and because the image isn't very large it's hard to find exact measurements when zooming and measuring as it pixelates
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Re: C172 Cessna - Model Cockpit Panel Dimensions
Ok I see. Maybe someone of the talented home cockpit builders will come to the rescue.
Sorry I couldn't be of more help
Sorry I couldn't be of more help
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Re: C172 Cessna - Model Cockpit Panel Dimensions
Such information tends to not exist or be behind paid services. Because of the bespoke nature of the information and the work that goes into getting it for our modelling afraid we don't give it out.
thanks,
Lewis
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Re: C172 Cessna - Model Cockpit Panel Dimensions
Easy... Standard three inch instruments, extrapolate the rest from that.
Smaller base measurement makes smaller gaps more "measurable" and you can avoid having to make the image bigger and risk pixelation. You could even measure it off your screen from the picture you have posted. It will always be hard to try to "subdivide" the large quoted figures to go smaller. As a rule, work from small to large and crosscheck with the large figure.
Oh..and don't get hung up on "exact" measurements as the R is different to the others anyhow. When you convert it to full scale, an inch either way will be completely unnoticable. That may be a little unpalatable but unless you get all the curves exact, the seat height exact, the distance to the panel exact, the rudder pedals and yoke exact....... What I guess I am saying is the Spitfire Cockpit is a 1:1 replica that has taken years..but don't ask me to list the things that are slightly "off"...and NOONE would ever be able to tell.
It does help to have been building cockpits for 16-17 years
Smaller base measurement makes smaller gaps more "measurable" and you can avoid having to make the image bigger and risk pixelation. You could even measure it off your screen from the picture you have posted. It will always be hard to try to "subdivide" the large quoted figures to go smaller. As a rule, work from small to large and crosscheck with the large figure.
Oh..and don't get hung up on "exact" measurements as the R is different to the others anyhow. When you convert it to full scale, an inch either way will be completely unnoticable. That may be a little unpalatable but unless you get all the curves exact, the seat height exact, the distance to the panel exact, the rudder pedals and yoke exact....... What I guess I am saying is the Spitfire Cockpit is a 1:1 replica that has taken years..but don't ask me to list the things that are slightly "off"...and NOONE would ever be able to tell.
It does help to have been building cockpits for 16-17 years
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Re: C172 Cessna - Model Cockpit Panel Dimensions
I suppose you are right!
I am just one of those people who meticulously plans things out! I will start off with the overall dimensions from that image and work my way from there cross-checking as I go!
I will post my findings if that would help anyone in the future
I am just one of those people who meticulously plans things out! I will start off with the overall dimensions from that image and work my way from there cross-checking as I go!
I will post my findings if that would help anyone in the future
Re: C172 Cessna - Model Cockpit Panel Dimensions
How about getting in touch with a flying club or flight school at your local airport? I'm sure they'd let you measure a real C172, if you ask nicely...
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Re: C172 Cessna - Model Cockpit Panel Dimensions
I have literally been looking ages for something like this:
http://flyingforfun.weebly.com/cessna-172-cockpit.html
I found it while looking for screw diameters
This guy has documented everything and has the PDFs of the layouts already for you to CNC/Lasercut/DIY which is awesome!
http://flyingforfun.weebly.com/cessna-172-cockpit.html
I found it while looking for screw diameters
This guy has documented everything and has the PDFs of the layouts already for you to CNC/Lasercut/DIY which is awesome!
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