Video: Redbird’s Redhawk Diesel — A Detailed Look

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Key Takeaways:

  • Redbird, known for motion simulators, unveiled a refurbished Cessna 172 equipped with a Continental diesel engine at AirVenture.
  • The aircraft, referred to as the "Redhawk," was flight-tested by the authors at Redbird's San Marcos Skyport.
  • The article provides a detailed analysis of the Redhawk's performance and cost figures.
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At AirVenture, the really cool airplane wasn’t from an airplane manufacturer but from Redbird, the guys who build motion simulators. They showed off a nicely refurb’d Cessna 172 with a diesel engine from Continental, and they invited us to come fly it at their San Marcos, Texas Skyport. So we did. In this video, we offer a detailed analysis of the Redhawk, along with a closer look at the airplane’s performance and cost figures.

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