Your Cessna Could Be the Next Die-Cast Star!

Every year, aviation lovers from coast to coast get the chance to turn their personal pride and joy into a scaled-down masterpiece—and now it's your turn! We're thrilled to announce the return of our annual Cessna 172 Die-Cast Model Contest, where one lucky winner’s Cessna will be transformed into a highly detailed 1:72 scale die-cast replica.

Whether your 172 is a fresh-out-of-the-hangar beauty or proudly sporting years of cross-country memories, we want to see it.

What's the Prize?

The winning aircraft will be immortalized as our 2026 Cessna 172 Die-Cast Model—produced with the same level of detail, quality, and craftsmanship our die-cast fans expect. From paint scheme to tail number, this model will be a faithful tribute to your bird.

Who Picks the Winner?

This isn’t just a popularity contest—we hand things over to our in-house team of seasoned pilots, who know what makes a 172 special. They’re looking for personality, authenticity, and something that tells a story.

How to Enter 

It’s easy—and totally free!

Take several high-quality photos of your Cessna 172 from your favorite angles (front, side, tail, cockpit—whatever best shows off your bird’s character).

Submit your entry online at AviationGifts.com

OR

Post your photos on social media using the hashtag #shrinkmycessna and tag @sportysaviationgifts.

Make sure your photos show off the unique details of your plane—paint, markings, custom mods, decals—anything that makes it yours.

Deadline to Enter: May 23rd, 2025

Don’t taxi too long—you’ve only got until May 23rd to get your entry in. We’ll announce a winner on May 27th.