Another outstanding image by leading American photorealist painter, Tom Blackwell. Tom presents a fantastically detailed Cessna Skyhawk, at rest, patiently awaiting the arrival of her pilot.

Having achieved the longest production run of any aircraft ever built the "172" is a familiar sight at almost any airfield. A vast majority of pilots have enjoyed flying the dependable Skyhawk at some time in their lives.

A long list of superlatives ensure that thousands more will gladly grant the "172" her wish to "be flying" well into the 21st century.