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X-Plane 11 C172 Skyhawk F-BVVJ France Edition

Cessna 172 Skyhawk livery F-BVVJ brings a French training-aircraft look to the default C172 with crisp registration markings and subtly blended exterior tones, adding regional authenticity for VFR hops and cross-country sightseeing. Designed for X-Plane 11, it preserves the aircraft’s stock handling and requires the default Cessna 172.

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X-Plane 11 (XP11)

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

Skyhawk midflight.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.

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File information

Filename
fbvvj.zip
File size
15.5 MB
Virus scan
Clean (scanned with ClamAV)
Access
Freeware
Content rating
Everyone

Download speed: Free tier is capped at 0.5 Mbps (this file takes approximately 4 mins at the cap). PRO members download at full line speed.

How to install this mod

X-Plane add-on
  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. Place per readme

    X-Plane add-ons go into Aircraft/ (planes), Custom Scenery/ (airports, mesh), or Resources/plugins/ (plugins).
  3. Restart X-Plane

    Close X-Plane completely and relaunch. The new content loads automatically.
  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 fbvvj.zip has 18 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
FBVVJ06.29.170 B
F-BVVJ06.23.170 B
Cessna_172SP_icon11.png06.23.17184.47 kB
Cessna_172SP_icon11_thumb.png06.23.1713.26 kB
Cessna_172SP_seaplane_icon11.png06.23.17184.68 kB
Cessna_172SP_seaplane_icon11_thumb.png06.23.1714.02 kB
objects06.23.170 B
broken.dds06.02.171.33 MB
cockpit.dds06.23.1721.33 MB
cockpit_LIT.dds06.23.1721.33 MB
fuselage.dds06.23.1721.33 MB
fuselage_LIT.dds06.02.1710.67 MB
wings.dds06.22.175.33 MB
wings_LIT.dds06.02.172.67 MB
image1.jpg06.29.1769.41 kB
image2.jpg06.29.1741.32 kB
flyawaysimulation.txt10.29.13959 B
Go to Fly Away Simulation.url01.22.1652 B

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  1. Avitec PRO

    Great work keep it up, love the changes for the old 172 just to brighten her up

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