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    Miniature Aircraft Training Aid Cessna 172 Miniature Aircraft Training Aid Cessna 172
    Rated 4.42372881356/5 based on 59 customer reviews
    Product description: These die-cast aircraft and runway sections help instructors illustrate landing pattern procedures, landing procedures, aerodynamics and various other topics. Compact, durable training device. Includes runway portion. Approx. 5 inch wingspan. Cessna 172 miniature aircraft.
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    Miniature Aircraft Training Aid Cessna 172

    Price: $5.95
    ID #: 6158A
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    These die-cast aircraft and runway sections help instructors illustrate landing pattern procedures, landing procedures, aerodynamics and various other topics. Compact, durable training device. Includes runway portion. Approx. 5 inch wingspan. Cessna 172 miniature aircraft.



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    59

    Date - 1-19-2012

    Pilot Rating - Student

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    C172 Model Fun Discussion Piece
    Pros

    Fun discussion piece. Grandkids loved playing with Granddad pretending to radio ATC and landing. Without moveable parts, not too helpful for training, but I would still buy it to visualize landings and take offs.

    Cons

    Made in China.

    General Comments

    O.K. for the price. Great for starting conversations about flying.

    Date - 1-1-2012

    Pilot Rating - Commercial

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    Pros

    Inexpensive.

    Cons

    Tire missing from model airplane. Not sutible as a gift.

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    Date - 12-31-2011

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    its great, its cute, good quality
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    Reviewer - kb9bsi

    Location - naperville, IL

    Date - 11-23-2011

    Pilot Rating - Instrument

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    stop using your hand as an airplane
    Pros

    a real $$ & time saver when it comes to pre-flight/post-flight training discussions - not to mention safe

    Cons

    after a few hard landings, mains flex upward

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    Date - 11-16-2011

    Pilot Rating - Private

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    Reviewer - aglassdarkly116

    Date - 8-25-2011

    Pilot Rating - Student

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    Pros

    help visualize concepts in ground school

    Cons

    prop and wheels may break off easily

    General Comments

    This is basically a toy diecast 172. It does help to visualize ground school concepts that would be otherwise confusing, without actually being in the aircraft. I personally used it to help my understanding of compass errors, and have demonstrated crosswind landing techniques and stalls to others.
    The prop and main wheels may not hold up if you dropped it or if your kid brother/sister got a hold of it.

    Reviewer - attygregor6

    Location - Green Bay, WI

    Date - 8-24-2011

    Pilot Rating - Student

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    Pros

    It was cheap. I'm accustomed to die-cast models running in the range of $20.

    Cons

    Wheels keep coming off. I guess for the price I can't complain.

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    Date - 8-8-2011

    Pilot Rating - Student

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    Pros

    Great instructional tool

    Cons

    propeller and wheel came off too easily.

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    Date - 7-7-2011

    Pilot Rating - Student

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    Pros

    Nice visualization aid.

    Cons

    None.

    General Comments

    Nice!

    Date - 6-29-2011

    Pilot Rating - Instrument

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    Date - 5-27-2011

    Pilot Rating - Student

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    Date - 5-27-2011

    Pilot Rating - Student

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    Pros

    Well balanced, made of sturdy aluminum that will not bend or warp.

    Cons

    None that I can find.

    General Comments

    As a student pilot some of the maneuvers my instructor wishes me to perform are difficult to visualize. The Cessna 172 model makes these maneuvers easy to visualize and understand.

    Date - 5-18-2011

    Pilot Rating - Private

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    Date - 4-9-2011

    Pilot Rating - Student

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    Date - 1-6-2011

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    Pros

    Price is ok.

    Cons

    The product quality is not what I expected. Looks cheap.

    General Comments

    The product quality is not acceptable

    Date - 12-14-2010

    Pilot Rating - Commercial

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    Pros

    A great asset for any instructor. I have used this to illustrate several points to students and they all commented that they learned much more effectively when this miniature was used.

    Cons

    Propeller is flimsy plastic that seems like it might break easily if not cared for well. The price is also a little higher than I would expect.

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    Date - 4-7-2010

    Pilot Rating - Instrument

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    Date - 2-16-2010

    Pilot Rating - ATP

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    General Comments

    As a CFI, this little plane makes for better learning when used as a tool.

    Date - 12-28-2009

    Pilot Rating - Recreational

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    Pros

    The landing gear looks toyish.

    Cons

    This was a Christmas present for my husband. He was very surprised and happy. He absolutely loves this miniature aircraft training aid. The aircraft looks authentic.

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    Date - 12-10-2009

    Pilot Rating - Commercial

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