FSX Wanganui Aeroclub Air Cessna 172 ZK-EWA

Experience a uniquely detailed Wanganui Aeroclub Air livery for the classic Cessna 172, adapted for Microsoft Flight Simulator X, using an integrated Garmin G1000 flight deck. This texture set, created by Jon Murchison, is intended for the default C172 found in MSFSX and reflects the real-world registration ZK-EWA. Operators of the Wanganui Aeroclub often rely on dependable trainers, and the 172 is one of the most widely used platforms in general aviation, especially for student flight instruction and recreational flying.

Key Features of the Livery

• Distinctive Registration: The aircraft displays ZK-EWA, honoring the actual Wanganui Aeroclub operations.
• Garmin G1000 Panel: This virtual cockpit layout replicates advanced instrumentation often found in modern training facilities, enabling simulated IFR and glass-cockpit practice.
• Accurate Color Scheme: Meticulously detailed paintwork, reflecting local aeroclub branding and aircraft markings.
• Freeware Compatibility: These textures are designed only for the default Cessna 172 SP in FSX and rely on that original model (which is obtainable through the Fly Away Simulation library if not already installed).

Installation Procedure

Add the custom textures and necessary configuration lines to integrate this repaint into your simulator environment. Follow these steps carefully:

1. Extract or copy the Texture.G1000_EWA folder into your main Microsoft Flight Simulator X installation path, placing it under:
   ...\SimObjects\Airplanes\C172
2. Open the aircraft.cfg file in the same C172 directory, then insert the block of text below after any existing [fltsim.x] entries. Make certain to replace [fltsim.x] with the correct sequence number that follows the previous liveries.

[fltsim.x] title=Cessna Skyhawk 172SP ZK-EWA 'Wanganui Aeroclub' G1000 sim=Cessna172SP model=G1000 panel=G1000 sound= texture=G1000_EWA kb_checklists=Cessna172SP_check kb_reference=Cessna172SP_ref atc_id=ZK-EWA ui_manufacturer="ARNZ" ui_type="C172SP Skyhawk" ui_variation="ZK-EWA 'Wanganui Aeroclub' G1000" ui_typerole="Single Engine Prop" ui_createdby="ARNZ" description="A stable and trustworthy plane, the Cessna 172 is one of history's most popular single-engine aircraft. Widely employed by flight schools, it first flew in 1955 and remains an enduring favorite for general aviation training, recreational flights, and cross-country operations."

Developer Credit

All texturing and repaint design come courtesy of Jon Murchison, who meticulously crafted the livery to capture the Wanganui Aeroclub Air layout in a realistic manner.

Enjoy this immersive repaint while exploring the skies with one of the most recognized training aircraft in modern flight simulation.

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