This 1948 Cessna has 3,710 hours on the airframe and 554 hours on its Continental C-145-2 engine since its major overhaul.

As we’ve seen with other pieces of vintage aircraft instrumentation, lighting on the G-2789 was provided by a series of incandescent bulbs that shine through the opaque front panel material.

A roar, a hum, a whistle and constant chatter from the control tower in the background made an unforgettable ride for Village ...