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FSX Green Cessna Skyhawk 172

Give the Carenado C172II N a period-correct splash of color with this vintage green Skyhawk repaint, inspired by 1970s-era training aircraft and tuned to preserve the model’s classic lines and authentic look. Built for Microsoft Flight Simulator X, it requires the payware Carenado base aircraft and includes texture files only.

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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.

Green Cessna Skyhawk 172 on runway.

Green Cessna Skyhawk 172 on runway.

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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File information

Filename
classic172_skyhawk_green.zip
File size
987.13 KB
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Content rating
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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 classic172_skyhawk_green.zip has 9 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
texture.cfg08.14.06137 B
thumbnail.jpg05.17.1016.55 kB
Classic172_skyhawk_Green Readme.txt05.27.101.72 kB
FILE_ID.DIZ05.27.10189 B
Alabeo172c_T.bmp05.26.101.33 MB
Alabeo172a_T.bmp05.26.101.33 MB
Alabeo172b_T.bmp05.26.101.33 MB
flyawaysimulation.txt10.29.13959 B
Go to Fly Away Simulation.url01.22.1652 B

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