FSX Ardmore Aerodrome Cessna 172 ZK-JRA W/Garmin 1000

This repaint package delivers a fresh look for the default Cessna 172 in Microsoft Flight Simulator X, featuring registration ZK-JRA and incorporating the Garmin G1000 integrated flight deck. Created by Jon Murchison, it showcases an Ardmore Aerodrome theme designed to offer realistic New Zealand GA operations. Pilots who appreciate detailed virtual cockpits and modern avionics will find this texture appealing, especially when simulating cross-country flights and aviation training scenarios. Please note that this release includes textures only and requires the original freeware model, which can be found in the Fly Away Simulation library.

Highlighted Features in This Repaint

• Custom Livery Design: ZK-JRA markings evoke the atmosphere of Ardmore Aerodrome, bringing a regional flair to your simulator flights.
• Garmin G1000 Integration: Tailored to match the advanced panel layout, ensuring the texture is compatible with the modern cockpit suite.
• Attention to Detail: Placement of registration text, subtle shading, and color matching for authenticity.

How to Incorporate These Textures

1. Copy or move the folder named Texture.G1000_JRA to the appropriate aircraft directory in FSX, typically located at ...\SimObjects\Airplanes\C172.
2. Open the aircraft.cfg file and insert the snippet below, replacing [fltsim.x] with the next available numeric entry (for example, [fltsim.5] if [fltsim.4] already exists).

[fltsim.x]
title=Cessna Skyhawk 172SP ZK-JRA G1000
sim=Cessna172SP
model=G1000
panel=G1000
sound=
texture=G1000_JRA
kb_checklists=Cessna172SP_check
kb_reference=Cessna172SP_ref
atc_id=ZK-JRA
ui_manufacturer="ARNZ"
ui_type="C172SP Skyhawk"
ui_variation=" ZK-JRA - 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."

Important Notes

• This package only includes the repaint; you need the freeware base model (default C172 in FSX) for successful installation.
• Credit goes to Jon Murchison for developing and providing this texture set.
• The Cessna 172 is still regarded as one of the most produced light aircraft in the world, making it an ideal choice for simulated flight training and recreational journeys.