FSX Purple/White Cessna C152II N4080P

This unique repaint brings a bold purple and white livery to the Carenado Cessna 152 within Microsoft Flight Simulator X. Developed by Carenado and repainted by Tom Tiedman, this freeware package requires the payware Carenado 152 model (available separately). It offers two variants: one fitted with wheel fairings and one without. Enthusiasts will appreciate the striking visual update and straightforward installation process described below.

Detailed Visual Additions

The real-world Cessna 152 is celebrated for its approachable flight characteristics, lightweight frame, and reliable Lycoming O-235 engine. The Carenado rendition accurately simulates these traits, and now this repaint enriches the exterior with a distinctive scheme. The included purple and white textures add a modern edge to an aircraft frequently found in flight schools globally, making it a favorite for student pilots and recreational flyers alike.

Texture Installation Steps

1. Pick an existing “texture” folder from your Carenado C152 directory and duplicate it into a temporary folder.
2. In that temporary folder, replace its contents with the eight included repaint files plus the two thumbnail images. Approve overwriting when prompted.
3. Rename the temporary folder to texture.Purple N4080P.
4. Copy and paste texture.Purple N4080P back into your main Carenado C152 folder (do not drag and drop, to ensure a clean copy remains).
5. Switch back to the temporary directory, rename your new folder to texture.Purple N4080Psc (for the no-fairings version), then copy and paste it into the same C152 folder. You will now have two distinct texture sets.

Modifying Aircraft Configuration

Locate the "aircraft.cfg" file inside the Carenado C152 folder and insert both [fltsim.X] entries found below. Update “X” to whichever numbers follow your existing texture listings. Then save the file.

[fltsim.X]
title=C152II Purple N4080P
sim=SingleEngineProp
model=
panel=
sound=
texture=Purple N4080P
kb_checklists=C152_CHECK
kb_reference=C152_REF
atc_id=N4080P
ui_manufacturer="Carenado"
ui_type="C152II"
ui_variation="Purple N4080P with Gear Fairings"
ui_createdby="Carenado"
ui_typerole="Highwing single Engine Prop"
description="The C152II, two-seat, fixed tricycle gear, general aviation airplane, used primarily for flight training, touring, and personal flying. First delivered in 1977 as the 1978 model year, the 152 was a modernization of the proven C150 design. The 152 was intended to compete with the new Beechcraft Skipper and Piper Tomahawk, both of which were introduced the same year."
atc_heavy=0
atc_airline=
atc_flight_number=
atc_id_color=0x00000000
atc_id_font=Verdana,-11,1,600,0
visual_damage=0

[fltsim.X]
title=C152II Purple N4080P G.F.
sim=SingleEngineProp
model=sc
panel=
sound=
texture=Purple N4080Psc
kb_checklists=C152_CHECK
kb_reference=C152_REF
atc_id=N4080P
ui_manufacturer="Carenado"
ui_type="C152II"
ui_variation="Purple N4080P without Gear Fairings"
ui_createdby="Carenado"
ui_typerole="Highwing single Engine Prop"
description="The C152II, two-seat, fixed tricycle gear, general aviation airplane, used primarily for flight training, touring, and personal flying. First delivered in 1977 as the 1978 model year, the 152 was a modernization of the proven C150 design. The 152 was intended to compete with the new Beechcraft Skipper and Piper Tomahawk, both of which were introduced the same year."
atc_heavy=0
atc_airline=
atc_flight_number=
atc_id_color=0x00000000
atc_id_font=Verdana,-11,1,600,0
visual_damage=0

Adjusting Thumbnail Visibility

Inside the folder named texture.Purple N4080Psc, remove the file named “thumbnail” and rename “thumbnailWITHOUTWHEELPANTS” to “thumbnail.” Both variants will then appear correctly in the simulator’s aircraft selection menu.

With these steps completed, you can now load Microsoft Flight Simulator X and choose the freshly repainted Carenado Cessna 152. Whether you prefer the sleek appearance of gear fairings or the streamlined look without them, this purple and white design by Tom Tiedman adds a vibrant visual component to your flights.