FSX Green Cessna Skyhawk 172

Enhance your installation of Microsoft Flight Simulator X with this carefully detailed green-livery repaint for the payware Carenado C172II N. Created by Craig Davis, it showcases a vintage color scheme reminiscent of a 1970s-era Cessna Skyhawk. Known for its robust design and reliability as a training aircraft, the real-world Cessna 172 family has been a mainstay in general aviation for decades. Here, the classic lines of the aircraft are accentuated by a vibrant green paint job, which was inspired by a scaled model once built by the author in his youth. The textures in this repaint are derived from Carenado’s provided blanks and were refined using tools such as DXTBmp and Paint.net. This customized scheme reflects a timeless aesthetic while maintaining the authenticity of the aircraft’s original construction.

Key Details and Requirements

• Aircraft Model: Carenado C172II N (payware required)
• Platform: Microsoft Flight Simulator X
• Authors/Creators: Carenado (original aircraft model) and Craig Davis (repaint)
• Textures Only: You must have the payware Carenado Cessna 172 to use these additional files
• Tools Used: DXTBmp and Paint.net

Installation Process and Steps

1. Acquire and Install the Base Aircraft: Obtain the Carenado Cessna 172II N from a payware source (such as SimShack) and complete its installation into your simulator.
2. Create a New Texture Folder: Inside your “Flight Simulator X\SimObjects\Airplanes\Carenado C172II N” directory, add a folder named texture.Classic172_Green.
3. Copy Existing Contents: From the default “texture.blue” folder, copy all files to the newly created “texture.Classic172_Green” folder.
4. Apply the Repaint Files: Extract the Classic172_Skyhawk_green.zip content into “texture.Classic172_Green.” When prompted, allow the overwrite of any files.
5. Add the Required Aircraft Configuration Entry: Open your aircraft.CFG file and insert the snippet below, replacing [fltsim.x] with the next sequential number:

[fltsim.x]
title=Classic 172 Skyhawk_Green
sim=SingleEngineProp
model=
panel=1
sound=
texture=classic172_Green
kb_checklists=C172_CHECK
kb_reference=C172_REF
atc_id=N3804Q
ui_manufacturer="Carenado"
ui_type="C172N"
ui_variation="Classic Skyhawk Green,Black"
ui_createdby="Carenado"
ui_typerole="Highwing single Engine Prop"
description="The Cessna 172 Skyhawk is one of the most popular aircraft in aviation. Its easy handling and reliability has made it a favorite of students and seasoned pilots."
atc_heavy=0
atc_airline=
atc_flight_number=
atc_id_color=0x00000000
atc_id_font=Verdana,-11,1,600,0
visual_damage=0

Additional Information

• This repaint evokes the era of the early 1970s, when the 172 series was already established as a prominent general aviation trainer.
• Minor modifications are welcome. Feel free to enhance or adjust the files as needed.
• If you encounter any difficulties, consult the Carenado documentation included with the payware model.

Enjoy this classic green livery, and immerse yourself in nostalgic general aviation flying with the Cessna Skyhawk!

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