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FSX Green And White Cessna 172SP

Green-and-white N2878T livery refreshes the default Cessna 172SP with crisp 2048x2048 32-bit textures for extra clarity and a clean, realistic finish. Built for Microsoft Flight Simulator X and requires the stock C172SP, it updates the exterior look while preserving the familiar handling and virtual cockpit experience.

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Green And White Cessna 172SP repaint in 32 bit no mips 2048 x 2048 textures for clarity. A repaint of the default 172. Easy installation. By Tom Tiedman. (See also Cessna_172_N2878T_FIX.ZIP">FSX_DEFAULT_Cessna_172_N2878T_FIX.ZIP)

Green And White Cessna 172SP in flight.

Green And White Cessna 172SP in flight.

INSTALLATION:

1.) Copy and paste (or drag and drop) the enclosed "texture.N2878T" folder into your FSX default Cessna 172SP folder.

2.) Open your 172SP "aircraft.cfg" file and copy and paste the enclosed [fltsim.X] info. found below into your "aircraft.cfg" file in the logically proper sequential order. Remember to change the "X" in [fltsim.X] to the next number in line among your 172SP repaints. Then click 'file', then click 'save', of course.

3.) Have a beautiful flight!

[fltsim.X]
title=Cessna Skyhawk 172SP N2878T
sim=Cessna172SP
model=
panel=
sound=
texture=N2878T
kb_checklists=Cessna172SP_check
kb_reference=Cessna172SP_ref
atc_id=
ui_manufacturer="Cessna"
ui_type="C172SP Skyhawk"
ui_variation="N2878T"
ui_typerole="Single Engine Prop"
ui_createdby="Microsoft Corporation"
description="Repaint by Tom Tiedman 8-20-2011."

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Filename
fsx_default_cessna_172_n2878t.zip
File size
18.02 MB
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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.
Still stuck? The readme included with the file is the authoritative source for this specific mod. Visit our Flight School tutorials or ask in our Q&A forum.

What’s inside this archive

The archive fsx_default_cessna_172_n2878t.zip has 27 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
file_id.diz08.20.11139 B
READ ME and INSTALLATION.txt08.20.111.08 kB
Screenshot.jpg08.20.11136.85 kB
texture.N2878T08.20.110 B
C172_1_C.dds08.18.11682.79 kB
C172_1_night_C.dds08.18.11682.79 kB
C172_2_C.dds08.18.11682.79 kB
C172_2_night_C.dds08.18.11682.79 kB
C172_3_C.dds08.18.11682.79 kB
C172_3_night_C.dds08.18.11682.79 kB
C172_4_C.dds08.18.11170.79 kB
C172_4_night_C.dds08.18.11170.79 kB
c172_c.bmp08.18.11170.74 kB
C172_Interior_T.dds08.18.11341.45 kB
c172_interior_t_night.dds08.18.1142.79 kB
C172_Pilot.dds08.18.11682.79 kB
C172_reflection.dds08.18.11170.79 kB
C172_T.bmp08.20.1116.00 MB
C172_T.dds08.20.1116.00 MB
c172_t_spec.dds08.18.111.33 MB
C172_TBKUP.dds08.18.111.33 MB
fresnel_ramp.dds08.18.11640 B
Prop_C172.dds08.18.1185.46 kB
texture.cfg08.18.11137 B
thumbnail.jpg08.20.11136.85 kB
flyawaysimulation.txt10.29.13959 B
Go to Fly Away Simulation.url01.22.1652 B

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