FSX Cessna 172 ZK-ELC W/Garmin 1000

Enhance your general aviation adventures with this unique paint scheme for the default Microsoft Flight Simulator X Cessna 172. Created by Jon Murchison, this repaint captures the Kiwi registration ZK-ELC in a Garmin 1000 configuration, bringing a modern avionics suite to an iconic light aircraft admired by many hobbyists and trainee pilots.

Features of This Skyhawk Variant

This repaint focuses on authenticity and attention to detail, reflecting the original ZK-ELC markings commonly seen in New Zealand. The included Garmin 1000 (G1000) system (an integrated glass cockpit solution) replaces traditional gauges, enabling enhanced situational awareness. The aircraft’s stable flight dynamics in Microsoft Flight Simulator X make it an ideal choice for scenarios ranging from navigational waypoints to advanced instrument training.

Notable Technical Highlights

• Garmin 1000 panel integration (modifies the interior cockpit visuals for a glass avionics display).
• High-resolution exterior textures for realistic lighting and reflection.
• Registration markings meticulously placed to mirror actual ZK standards used in New Zealand.
• Accurate color scheme adapted from real-world references.

Installation Process for the Texture Pack

1. Copy or move the Texture.G1000_ELC folder into the following directory: .../SimObjects/Airplanes/C172 within your flight simulator installation.
2. Locate the aircraft.cfg file inside your C172 folder. Open it with a text editor.
3. Insert the snippet below right after the existing texture sections, making sure to replace [fltsim.x] with the next consecutive number (for example, [fltsim.5] if the last entry was [fltsim.4]).

[fltsim.x]
title=Cessna Skyhawk 172SP ZK-ELC G1000
sim=Cessna172SP
model=G1000
panel=G1000
sound=
texture=G1000_ELC
kb_checklists=Cessna172SP_check
kb_reference=Cessna172SP_ref
atc_id=ZK-ELC
ui_manufacturer="ARNZ"
ui_type="C172SP Skyhawk"
ui_variation=" ZK-ELC - G1000"
ui_typerole="Single Engine Prop"
ui_createdby="ARNZ"
description="A stable and trustworthy plane, most pilots have logged at least a few hours in a Cessna 172, since it's the most widely available aircraft in the rental fleet, and is used by most flight schools. Since the first prototype was completed in 1955, more than 35,000 C172s have been produced, making it the world's most popular single-engine plane. One of Cessna's first tricycle-gear airplanes, the 172 quickly became the favorite of a growing class of business pilots. Its reliability and easy handling (along with thoughtful engineering and structural updates) have ensured its continued popularity for decades."

Additional Notes

This package contains only the texture set for ZK-ELC. You will need the complimentary base model of the default C172 to utilize this repaint. If you have not already installed the freeware base package, it should be accessible in the Fly Away Simulation mod library.

This G1000-equipped Cessna 172 repaint by Jon Murchison will introduce a contemporary glass cockpit view to a timeless airframe. Feel free to explore cross-country routes, practice IFR procedures, or experiment with flight training scenarios in this modified setup.