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FSX Cessna 177RG Cardinal

Cessna 177RG Cardinal brings the sleek, 200 hp retractable-gear Cardinal to FSX with a Gmax model that captures the type’s clean aerodynamics and touring character. A fully functional virtual cockpit pairs with accurately tuned gauges, custom textures, and refined flight dynamics for convincing complex-aircraft handling.

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A Gmax FSX/SDK retractable landing gear version of Cessna's 177 Cardinal proposed replacement for the 172. At 200 hp and considerably more aerodynamic than the 172, it was truly a standout airplane in its own right. This model is based on the real C177RG in which the author received his complex endorsement. Includes full function VC with accurately modified gauges. Model, textures and flight dynamics by Brett Henderson.

Screenshot of Cessna 177RG Cardinal on runway.

Screenshot of Cessna 177RG Cardinal on runway.

[fltsim.0]
title=Cessna 177RG
sim=c177rg
model=
panel=
sound=
texture=
kb_checklists=
kb_reference=
atc_id=N177MJ
ui_manufacturer="Cessna"
ui_type="Cardinal"
ui_variation="White, Green"
ui_typerole="Single Engine Prop"
ui_createdby="Brett Henderson"
description="Cessna's one-time replacement for the 172."

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c177rgbh.zip
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  1. Extract the downloaded archive

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  2. Copy aircraft files into SimObjects

    Place the aircraft folder inside FSX\SimObjects\Airplanes\. The folder must contain an aircraft.cfg file. Effects go into FSX\Effects\; gauges go into FSX\Gauges\.

  3. Verify in FSX

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  4. Always read the included readme

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What’s inside this archive

The archive c177rgbh.zip has 38 files and directories contained within it.

File Contents

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Filename/Directory File Date File Size
aircraft.cfg07.14.0720.62 kB
c177rg.air06.09.075.85 kB
Docs07.14.070 B
c177rg_01.jpg07.14.0775.14 kB
c177rg_02.jpg07.14.0772.39 kB
File_ID.txt07.15.07489 B
ReadMe.rtf07.14.072.62 kB
real_photos07.14.070 B
ANN_ARBOR.jpg07.14.0790.18 kB
NASHVILLE.jpg07.14.0775.71 kB
Oshkosh.jpg07.14.0773.38 kB
Real_C177rg_01.jpg07.14.07105.64 kB
Thumbs.db07.14.0715.50 kB
Thumbs.db07.14.076.00 kB
Model07.14.070 B
c177rg.MDL07.13.072.19 MB
c177rg_interior.MDL06.19.072.00 MB
model.cfg05.18.0751 B
Thumbs.db07.13.076.00 kB
panel07.14.070 B
c177.cab06.27.071.34 MB
C177_background_1024.bmp07.14.07524.05 kB
PANEL.CFG07.13.075.12 kB
Thumbs.db07.14.0719.50 kB
sound07.14.070 B
sound.cfg04.02.0736 B
Texture07.14.070 B
c177rg_1_C.bmp06.21.07256.07 kB
c177rg_2_C.bmp06.19.071.00 MB
c177rg_T.bmp07.14.071.00 MB
c177rg_T_spec.bmp06.26.071.00 MB
panel_C.bmp06.15.07512.07 kB
Prop_C177.bmp05.26.0716.07 kB
Prop_C177_C.bmp05.26.0716.07 kB
thumbnail.jpg07.14.077.57 kB
Thumbs.db07.14.0747.00 kB
flyawaysimulation.txt10.29.13959 B
Go to Fly Away Simulation.url01.22.1652 B

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Bowhunters PRO

I love the airplane, I've flown a 177RG some years ago and speeds seem right on, 120kts IAS when at cruise with no headwind, and its only sipping on the fuel at about 9-10 Gal per hour depending on what you set. You can't drive most cars or pickups that cheap on gasoline/mpg and that is what made the 177RG a great plane.

Nice full Radio and Instrument panel. The only negative I found was during my first night landing that while the taxi and landing lights illuminate on the plane they do not shine onto the ground and I tried adjusting the landing lights (control + shift + numbers. Someone said the instrument lights did not work, I found on the night flight that they came on automatically as it got dark. This is a keeper plane in my stable!

  1. Roderick Clark

    Everything works perfectly! The only problem is there is no SOUND! Any suggestions?

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  2. jazzaviator PRO

    Love it! been flying this model for years on FSX. it's by far my favorite single engine piston aircraft on this sim.

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  3. Ian PRO

    This is a "must-have" add on for anyone coming to FSX for the first time, or anyone who just wants to recap their skills after not flying for a while. The 3D model is fine and accurate and the flight model is very "gentle" that is, it's an easy bird to take up and do touch and go's or any other practice routines you might think of.

    The graphics are about as good as you are going to get from such an old sim and things just work as it should. Just about every button, switch, and knob works in both VC and 2D.

    Overall this old girl will take off, fly and land as you might expect it to, she is an easy girl to get along with and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend it.

    Ian.

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  4. MichaelLesley PRO

    Hey great work!!! I gave it 4 stars but everything worked great for me. VC seemed very grainy. But other than that I love the flight model and very easy to fly.

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  5. Cowboy

    It is great to fly one of my best planes. Thank you

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  6. Cyrus Ramsey

    Awesome model! One of my favorite FSX planes of all time.

    Any chance of more paint schemes, or maybe a fixed-gear version with wheel pants?

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  7. BeardSprite PRO

    Fun plane to fly - thanks!

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  8. YankeeClipper

    Seems a bit slow for an RG. Couldn't get more than 120 ktas at 85% and 8000 ft. No wind.

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  9. Matt

    Great plane! I can't get panel lights, or interior lights on though... Tis fine if I only use it for day flights.

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  10. Deltasierra59

    It might have to do with DirectX10. I switched it off again and than all liveries / Textures were well shown again. My system is Windows10 with the newest DirecX-drivers, but it seems not to harmonise with old versions.

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