FSX General Aviation Aircraft

Many users of FSX prefer to fly smaller, private general aviation aircraft.  This section covers all of the planes that you would find at your local airfield or airstrip, from training aircraft used for your private pilots license to acrobatic propeller driven aircraft.  Microsoft Flight Simulator X is a great all-round simulation, with the realism of commercial flying using IFR rules, to private social flights using VFR. 

Double engine private aircraft flying over West Texas.

Image shows a double engine private aircraft flying over West Texas using one of the add-ons for FSX.

You don't always have to follow the "rules" when flying, you can simply jump in a smaller aircraft and go sight seeing.

General aviation aircraft are usually propeller driven and usually come in single or double engine versions depending on the size of the aircraft.

This section is growing daily, covering many of the aircraft from names such as Cessna, Piper, Beechcraft and others well know in the private aviation field.  Almost all of the add-ons include detailed installation instructions to aid the user in getting the aircraft up and running in FSX.

Each of the downloads include a description and information text from the developer, explaining the file in detail.  This is the second most popular section, while the commercial jets is  number one.  While developers usually focus on large commercial aircraft, there is a large group of developers that produce only private aircraft, and all of their creative efforts go into this; delivering high quality, highly developed freeware aircraft that is equal to that of some payware models.

Browse through the pages below to choose an add-on that suits what you're looking for.

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PA-42 Piper Cheyenne 400LS

Cheyenne 400LS variant is a pressurised turboprop corporate aircraft seating up to nine and powered by two 1000shp AiResearch TPE-331-14A engines, normally driving four-bladed Dowty Rotol propellers. The model features five-blade MT-propellers for higher performance, increasing max speed to over 400 knots, plus a Gmax interior with full animation and textures by Paul Craig.

File Size
9.92 MB
Total Downloads
10.9K
Star Rating
5/5
Screenshots
5
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Cirrus SR22-GTS Turbo G3

The Cirrus SR22-GTS variant aligns flight dynamics with Turbo G3 performance. It includes a working airframe parachute system and a modern 2D and VC glass cockpit with GPS, with updates by Mark Rooks of RDG Aircraft.

File Size
19.84 MB
Total Downloads
28.5K
Star Rating
5/5
Screenshots
23
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Piper Arrow III Pack

Non-turbo PA-28R-201 variant focuses on four panel configurations, with an original layout plus three color options in black, beige, and blue. Pierre Fasseaux and Rien Cornelissen craft cockpit gauges, featuring an expandable radio stack, glide slope indicator, and a modified airspeed gauge, while aliased Mooney Bravo sounds accompany cockpit audio.

File Size
140.8 MB
Total Downloads
22.7K
Star Rating
4/5
Screenshots
12
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Piper PA28-180 Cherokee

The PA28-180 Cherokee now features an updated flight model and lighting after conversion from an older edition. It includes four color variants and four splash screens under the PA28_180 file, offers Shockwave 3D Lights support and improved nav lights; original model by Mel Mutter; revised by David Grindele.

File Size
26.33 MB
Total Downloads
21.5K
Star Rating
5/5
Screenshots
26
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Zenith STOL CH 701 Complete

An advanced Zenith 701 model includes a fully functional 3D cockpit and custom sound assets, plus four 4K finishes with PBR shader support. The lineup features Jug and Seven O Fun, each tied to distinct registrations and operations, with Factory Demo noted at Mexico Memorial Airport.

File Size
890.5 MB
Total Downloads
4.3K
Star Rating
4/5
Screenshots
42
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1
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Edgley Optica

Five OA7 Optica Series 300 variants exist, including Aeroelvira and Hampshire Police Force, and the model provides full animations, 3D gauges, and baked textures. A red button on the control sticks toggles the winter kit.

File Size
177.91 MB
Total Downloads
25.1K
Star Rating
5/5
Screenshots
60
Has Video
1
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Native Cessna 182 RG

The Cessna 182 Skylane is an American four-seat, single-engined light airplane built by Cessna in Wichita, Kansas. This retract-gear variant follows the 1956 introduction of the tricycle-gear 180 family and the 1957 arrival of the 182A variant named Skylane.

File Size
11.83 MB
Total Downloads
10.8K
Star Rating
5/5
Screenshots
3
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Cessna 152 Aerobat

An enhanced Cessna 150 concept is reworked to mirror the Aerobat variant, with strengthened wings and a refined fuselage tailored for aerobatics. Credits go to RanchoJen, while J.E. Narcizo handles the 3D layout and Mark Rooks provides artwork; a refreshed 2D panel and VC use default gauges.

File Size
8.6 MB
Total Downloads
5.3K
Star Rating
3/5
Screenshots
1
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Grumman American AA-5A Cheetah

Tim 'Piglet' Conrad presents a complete AA-5A Cheetah with real-world fuselage markings and a custom virtual cockpit featuring specialized gauges. Movable control surfaces, an operating canopy, extra port-over files, and no dependency on earlier Tiger variants enable straightforward use across older simulators.

File Size
5.46 MB
Total Downloads
4.1K
Star Rating
3/5
Screenshots
2
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Viking DHC6-400 Twin Otter Amphibian

The DHC6-400 Amphibian presents a dynamic virtual cockpit with custom gauges and supports a comprehensive pairing of aircraft, panel, and sound elements designed to enhance in-cockpit perception. The arrangement centers on the amphibian variant and emphasizes instrument fidelity.

File Size
14.93 MB
Total Downloads
7.3K
Star Rating
5/5
Screenshots
1
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Pilatus PC-12 v3 (Updated)

The Pilatus PC-12 gains a refreshed virtual cockpit and interior with new cabin views, smoke effects, and corrected cockpit lighting. A modified 2D panel accompanies these changes, with work by Michael Pook; credits acknowledge Brian Gladden for the original PC-12 model and Michael E. Roberts for the prior revision.

File Size
27.75 MB
Total Downloads
13.6K
Star Rating
4/5
Screenshots
24
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Icon A5

By Dan Cowan, the amphibious light sport aircraft (S-LSA) Icon A5 is presented with a file named A5.zip, linking the model to its creator for distribution. The pairing emphasizes a straightforward, self-contained presentation that users can access as a single download.

File Size
9.53 MB
Total Downloads
12.7K
Star Rating
5/5
Screenshots
21
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Veneaviones Turbo Commander Package

Winglets-equipped Veneaviones Turbo Commander uses corrected engine data to address instability. Five US-registered IDs include N36SW, N9987, N95590, N45RF, N1050P, and Gabriel Donate compiles and tweaks the model for flight testing and ongoing refinement globally.

File Size
27.29 MB
Total Downloads
7.4K
Star Rating
4/5
Screenshots
4
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Cessna C206T Turbo Stationair

Two cockpit options accompany the Turbo Stationair variant, including analog and Garmin G1000 glass panels, by High Flight Simulations. The aircraft uses a Lycoming IO-550-N fuel-injected engine rated at 330 hp and carries a max useful load of 1,438 lbs, seating six.

File Size
17.34 MB
Total Downloads
6.8K
Star Rating
5/5
Screenshots
1
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BD-5 Collection

BD-5 family adds a Prop version built with the cooperation of the original owner, expanding its existing lineup. It also introduces an all-new variant with model and flight dynamics for the Coors Light Jet, plus a fresh paint for the Acrostar from the 1983 James Bond film Octopussy.

File Size
13.8 MB
Total Downloads
6K
Star Rating
5/5
Screenshots
6
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FSX/SP2 Piper Archer III PA28-181

DDS assets and XML gauges drive cockpit systems in an Archer III variant. The Rotterdam Flying Club owns PH-SVP, and two panel layouts (16x9 and 4x3) with or without wheel fairings accompany LODs 400, 150, 50, 15, and 5, by Rien Cornelissen.

File Size
5.69 MB
Total Downloads
5.4K
Star Rating
5/5
Screenshots
1
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Cessna C172 Texture Fix

Andrew McGowin provides a refined image enhancement for the Cessna 172 Skyhawk, aiming to sharpen external details on the default model while preserving the fuselage lines. The replacement targets existing files in the aircraft/C172 folder with higher-resolution equivalents, delivering crisper wing surfaces and a more defined tail.

File Size
17.15 MB
Total Downloads
1.8K
Screenshots
8
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Beechcraft 58 TC Baron

The 58 TC variant presents turbocharged performance with updated flight characteristics and visuals by Mark Rooks of RDG Aircraft. It reaches about 280 mph in level flight and displays manifold pressure changes at higher altitudes through recalibrated gauges; the package includes aircraft.cfg, the .air file, model, sound, panel, and image directories.

File Size
2.18 MB
Total Downloads
1.1K
Screenshots
1
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Red/Black Mooney Acclaim Turbo Prop 2

An Acclaim turboprop variant, this red-and-black Mooney features a turbine-powered propeller and airframe adjustments based on the default Bravo model to boost climb performance and high-speed handling. Credits go to Mark Rooks of RDG and Mary Moo for the visuals, with sound options that switch to Bravo audio if desired.

File Size
4.28 MB
Total Downloads
869
Screenshots
1
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Lancair Legacy 2000 Upgrade

An upgrade for the Legacy 2000, identified as LEGACY5.ZIP, corrects instrument readings in both the 2D panel and the virtual cockpit, and adds dedicated heading and course controls above the autopilot. It relies on default cab files in the gauges directory, while night lighting links to the Nav Lights switch.

File Size
2.52 MB
Total Downloads
721
Star Rating
3/5
Screenshots
5

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