X-Plane 11 C172 Skyhawk F-BVVJ France Edition

This package introduces a vivid French-inspired paint scheme for the default X-Plane 11 Cessna 172, capturing a distinctive registration of F-BVVJ while maintaining the model’s original performance behavior. Easily installed, this freeware upgrade highlights regional authenticity and adds a refreshing visual twist in the simulator.

Unique French Aesthetic

The exterior artwork blends subtle tones with the F-BVVJ markings, evoking the essence of flight training academies throughout France. Cessna’s 172 Skyhawk (often referred to as a single-engine staple) is celebrated worldwide, but this custom design channels a European flair ideal for short hops between airfields or scenic cross-country adventures.

Installation Steps

• Obtain the unzipped folder labeled F-BVVJ.
• Transfer the unzipped folder into your “liveries” directory found within the default X-Plane 11 Cessna 172 folder.
• Verify that the new texture set is visible before launching any flight scenario.

This release is freeware, so the base aircraft (also freeware) must be acquired separately from the Fly Away Simulation library if you have not already installed it.

Developer Credits

Created by James Lambe, this repaint offers attention to detail while preserving the recognizable Skyhawk aerodynamic profile. Whether you are practicing landings or performing casual VFR navigation across the French countryside, this livery ensures a streamlined appearance in X-Plane 11 and complements the simulator’s advanced flight physics from Laminar Research.