Cessna 175 Skylark

Cessna 175 Skylark airplane model. The Cessna 175 was created to fill the void between the slower 172 and the costlier 182. Production began in 1958 and ended in 1962, with 2,106 built. Pilots did not trust longevity of the higher speed, geared Continental GO-300 engine, even with a promised a 15-mph edge on the 172 and better short-field landing and takeoffs. Visible changes to the 175 began in 1960, with a swept vertical fin and engine cowling molded more closely to the engine, partly to eliminate the nice place for birds to build their nests. In 1961, push-button starting was added, and in 1962, a 175C was produced with a constant-speed propeller, cowl flaps, and a 100-pound increase in gross weight. The 175 is also certified to install either skis or floats.

Scale 1/24. Wingspan 18 inches, Length 12 inches.