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Cessna C172 Skyhawk OO-HBR

Cessna C172 Skyhawk OO-HBR brings a Belgian-registered look to the A2A Simulations C172 Trainer in Microsoft Flight Simulator X, accurately matching real-world markings and colors seen around Belgium. The repaint focuses on crisp exterior textures that suit the Skyhawk’s familiar training role and requires the A2A base aircraft.

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Flight Simulator X Prepar3D

This freeware repaint package features a Belgian-registered Cessna C172 Skyhawk, showcasing the OO-HBR markings on the payware A2A Simulations C172 Trainer for Microsoft Flight Simulator X. Created by developer Richard Luycx, these texture files replicate the exterior appearance of a real-world C172 often seen in Belgian airspaces. This aircraft is renowned for its robust flight training capabilities, stable handling, and dependable performance. Note that this modification only includes the texture set and requires the separately purchased A2A Simulations model.

C172 Rendering and Unique Belgian Identity

The actual OO-HBR registration highlights Belgium’s commitment to general aviation, where the Cessna 172 is regarded as an essential platform for pilot instruction and recreational flying. Cessna’s engineering approach centers on accessibility and operational simplicity, features that have made this high-wing trainer a mainstay across flight schools worldwide. These textures meticulously depict the local registration markings and color palette to reflect the real OO-HBR airframe.

Screenshot of Cessna C172 Skyhawk OO-HBR in flight.

Screenshot of Cessna C172 Skyhawk OO-HBR in flight.

Essential Installation Notes

  1. Extract the package contents into a working directory of your choice.
  2. Locate texture.OOHBR and transfer that folder to:
    …\Microsoft Flight Simulator X\SimObjects\Airplanes\A2A_C172
  3. Open the aircraft.cfg file in your A2A_C172 folder. Append the configuration entry shown below, substituting XX with the subsequent available fltsim index.

Configuration Data

[fltsim.XX]
title=C172R OO-HBR
sim=C172
model=
panel=
sound=
texture=OOHBR
kb_checklists=C172_check
kb_reference=C172_ref
atc_id=OO-HBR
ui_manufacturer=A2A Cessna
ui_type="C172R Skyhawk"
ui_variation="OO-HBR"
ui_typerole="Single Engine Prop"
ui_createdby="A2A Simulations Inc."
description="Repaint by Ricardo November 2013"

Upon completing these steps, you can experience a faithful Belgian registration as you fly the C172 throughout various regions. This add-on depends on A2A Simulations’ payware version of the C172 for full functionality. Enjoy your flights with this detailed repaint by Richard Luycx.

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File information

Filename
rl_c172_oohbr.zip
File size
21.94 MB
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Access
Freeware
Content rating
Everyone

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How to install this mod

FSX / P3D aircraft
  1. Extract the downloaded archive

    Use 7-Zip (free) or WinRAR to extract the ZIP to a temporary folder. Don't install while still zipped — the simulator can't read inside ZIP files.
  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

    Launch FSX, go to Free Flight → Select Aircraft and find your new aircraft under its manufacturer.
  4. Always read the included readme

    Every mod ships with a readme.txt or README file. It tells you exactly where files go, what dependencies are needed, and any quirks specific to this add-on.

What’s inside this archive

The archive rl_c172_oohbr.zip has 17 files and directories contained within it.

File Contents

This list displays the first 500 files in the package. If the package has more, you will need to download it to view them.

Filename/Directory File Date File Size
00.jpg11.23.13725.35 kB
1024.jpg11.30.13185.87 kB
150.gif11.30.138.94 kB
440.jpg11.30.13113.67 kB
650.jpg11.30.13179.15 kB
875.jpg11.30.13178.21 kB
880.jpg11.30.13281.04 kB
900.jpg11.30.13180.74 kB
940.jpg11.30.13192.78 kB
950.jpg11.30.13181.30 kB
Read.txt11.30.131.68 kB
c172_spec.dds08.27.1316.00 MB
c172_t.dds11.23.1316.00 MB
texture.cfg08.21.13137 B
thumbnail.jpg11.17.1343.54 kB
flyawaysimulation.txt10.29.13959 B
Go to Fly Away Simulation.url01.22.1652 B

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