FSX Green And White Cessna 152

Enhance your hangar in Microsoft Flight Simulator X with this fictional N7279L green-over-white repaint. Designed by Tom Tiedman for the Rancho JEN Cessna 150, it incorporates two texture resolutions—one optimized for performance and the other for higher-fidelity visuals. You will need the freeware Rancho JEN Cessna 150 base package, updated for FSX by Mark Rooks (AEROBAT152.ZIP), which is available in the Fly Away Simulation file library. The repaint itself showcases distinctive, clean lines that pay tribute to the classic Cessna 152 style while preserving smooth aerodynamics and a stable flight performance.

Background on the Aircraft and Repaint Concept

The real-world Cessna 152 took cues from its predecessor, the Cessna 150, making it a renowned trainer and a familiar sight at countless airfields. This repaint highlights a crisp green and white color scheme envisioned as if it were an authentic livery. The visual details remain faithful to the airframe’s typical form, yet they introduce an eye-catching aesthetic. The package includes a choice between DXT3 1024-pixel textures (optimal for frame rates) or 32-bit 2048-pixel textures (for additional clarity), both provided without mipmaps.

Key Contributors

J.E. Narcizo

Creator of the original Rancho JEN Cessna 150 freeware model.

Mark Rooks

Developer who provided the FSX-compatible 152 update, building on the J.E. Narcizo model.

Tom Tiedman

Artist responsible for this green and white paint scheme.

Installation Procedure

1. Place the texture.Green and White (DXT3 1024) folder and/or the texture.Green and White (32 bit 2048) folder into the main aircraft folder of your Rancho JEN Cessna 150.
2. Locate and open your aircraft.cfg file in the same aircraft folder, then insert the matching [fltsim.X] entries shown below. Make sure to replace the X with the next sequential numeral for any existing repaints.
3. Save the file, load up Microsoft Flight Simulator X, and enjoy piloting your new livery.

Aircraft.cfg Entries

32-bit 2048 Textures:

[fltsim.X]
title=Cessna 152 Aerobat Green and White (32 bit 2048)
sim=Cessna 152
model=F
panel=
sound=
texture=Green and White (32 bit 2048)
kb_checklists=
ui_manufacturer=Cessna
ui_type=152 Aerobat
ui_variation=Rancho JEN Green and White (32 bit 2048)
atc_airline=
atc_id=N7279L
atc_flight_number=
description=Green and white repaint by Tom Tiedman 10-13-2011.

DXT3 1024 Textures:

[fltsim.X]
title=Cessna 152 Aerobat Green and White (DXT3 1024)
sim=Cessna 152
model=F
panel=
sound=
texture=Green and White (DXT3 1024)
kb_checklists=
ui_manufacturer=Cessna
ui_type=152 Aerobat
ui_variation=Rancho JEN Green and White (DXT3 1024)
atc_airline=
atc_id=N7279L
atc_flight_number=
description=Green and white repaint by Tom Tiedman 10-13-2011.

After injecting these entries, you can select either texture set in your simulator’s aircraft menu. If you opt for both, they will appear as separate variants, each featuring the iconic geometry of the Cessna 152. As always, ensure you have the correct version of the Rancho JEN model installed first so that everything functions correctly.