X-Plane 11 C172 Skyhawk C-GBVT

This new texture set provides a specialized Canadian registration scheme (C-GBVT) for the default Cessna 172 in X-Plane 11. It is offered as freeware and created by James Lambe, who meticulously crafted this paint job to enhance your immersion across the virtual skies.

Detailed Visual Refinements

The Cessna 172, renowned among general aviation pilots for its dependable flight characteristics, gains an extra layer of realism here. The exterior markings reflect a genuine Canadian registry, adding a distinct flair reminiscent of local training centers and private ownership fleets. Subtle surface details, correct color saturation, and carefully aligned labels all work together to convey a faithful representation in the simulator.

Navigation, Cockpit, and Exterior Highlights

• Accurate Emblems: The registration letters “C-GBVT” are painted in precise scale for an authentic look on the fuselage.
• Seamless Compatibility: This repaint integrates smoothly with every aspect of the standard X-Plane 11 Cessna 172 flight deck and external model without impacting performance.
• Enhanced Visual Cues: Rivet lines, panel seams, and subtle weathering add realism when combined with dynamic lighting and shading during daytime or nocturnal flights.

Placement Instructions

After downloading and unzipping the folder titled CGBVT, open it to locate the directory named C-GBVT. Next, move that folder into the liveries subfolder within your default Cessna 172 installation in X-Plane 11. This ensures the simulator properly recognizes and applies the new paint scheme the next time you select this aircraft.

Note that this customization does not contain the base model of the Cessna 172. The original freeware aircraft is already included in X-Plane 11 by Laminar Research, so you only need to place these extra textures to activate the livery.

Created by: James Lambe