Vintage 172 over Wisconsin

[John_Cillis 2,406]

Last flight of the day, taking an older 172 for a flight over the rolling green hills of Wisconsin.  Another area not seen often.  Photoreal scenery provided by Tileproxy.  Enjoy!

 

John

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[gizmosellsbunnys 106]

Ahh, in driftless area of Wisconsin its mini Kentucky. 

[Phantom88 3,278]

Love that color on 172.

[woodhick 504]

Great shots, thanks :-)

[John F 2,396]

Very nice. Thanks for posting. My first airplane ride ever was in a factory-fresh 1956 Cessna 172.

 

John

[HLJames 2,568]

Real farmland and nicely textured airplane!

 

HLJAMES

[Rations 102]

Nice, bright livery! The C172 family contains aircraft with so many different yoke designs. . . . 

[IFR7700 228]

Tileproxy looks very nice.  I'd like to investigate the difference between TP and MSE v2.

[John_Cillis 2,406]

Thanks for your comments all.  I was looking for a new and interesting place to fly with Tileproxy--I wanted someplace green with gentle rolling hills.  I did a Google search and found that central Wisconsin matched my wishes.  It's a great place to fly with Tileproxy. I spent considerable time in Wisconsin when I was a small boy, so visiting Wisconsin in the sim brings back great memories.

 

John

[rightseat 277]

Where'd you get that 172, please?

[John_Cillis 2,406]

Where'd you get that 172, please?

 

http://www.simflight3d.com/

 

However there's been no activity on the site since 2011, so I don't know if they are still in business.

 

John

[rightseat 277]

Thank you

[John_Cillis 2,406]

Thank you

 

Simmarket still lists the 172/140 combo package for sale.  The price seems pretty reasonable.  I like the 172 although I wish the instrument panel didn't look quite so modern.  The yokes, for instance, don't match those I've seen on a 1958 172.  Also a black panel might have looked more "antique".  But overall it's a nice aircraft that handles like a dream.

 

John