FSX Cessna Citation 500

Preview​FSX/SP2 Cessna Citation 500. The highly popular Cessna 500 Citation and 500 Citation I pioneered the entry level light business jet market, and their success formed the basis for the world's largest family of corporate jets. Aircraft created in Gmax. Includes interactive virtual cockpit, full ...

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Microsoft Flight Simulator X (FSX) including Steam Edition & Prepar3D (P3D)
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cit_i500.zip
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​FSX/SP2 Cessna Citation 500. The highly popular Cessna 500 Citation and 500 Citation I pioneered the entry level light business jet market, and their success formed the basis for the world's largest family of corporate jets. Aircraft created in Gmax. Includes interactive virtual cockpit, full moving parts and special animations front cargo and passenger door. By Alejandro Rojas Lucena. Flight dynamics by Brett Henderson.

FSX/SP2 Cessna Citation 500 on the ground.

FSX/SP2 Cessna Citation 500 on the ground.

WARNING

This is a complete Model made by compiled XML code in MDL format ,in other words is my first original FSX-SDK-SP2 , NOT COMPATIBLE WITH FS004.

ONLY FOR FSX IN ALL VERSIONS ,DX10 DX9 32, 64 BIT Operating systems.

VERY IMPORTANT!

Alejandro Rojas Lucena - May 2008.

All repaints require my permission before release. Repaints for commercial purposes are forbidden.

The highly popular Cessna 500 Citation and 500 Citation I pioneered the entry level light business jet market, and their success formed the basis for the world's largest family of corporate jets.

Cessna became the first of the big three American manufacturers (Piper, Beech and Cessna) to develop a jet powered transport. In October 1968 Cessna announced its plans to build a new eight place jet powered business aircraft that would be capable of operating into airfields already served by light and medium twins. Dubbed the Fanjet 500, the prototype flew for the first time on September 15 1969. Soon after the new little jet was named the Citation.

A relatively long development program followed, during which time a number of key changes were made to the design including a longer forward fuselage, repositioned engine nacelles, greater tail area and added dihedral to the horizontal tail. In this definitive form the Citation was granted FAA certification on September 9 1971.

Improvements including higher gross weights and thrust reversers were added to the line in early 1976, followed shortly after by the introduction of the enhanced Citation I later that same year. Features of the Citation I were higher weights, JT15D-1A engines and an increased span wing. A further model to appear was the 501 Citation I/SP, which is certificated for single pilot operation. The I/SP was delivered in early 1977.

Production of the Citation I ceased in 1985, its place in the Citation line left vacant until the arrival of the CitationJet (described separately) some years later Aircraft created in GMax. Includes interactive virtual cockpit, full moving parts and special animations front cargo and passenger door. Custom sound set included.

Notes:

All the Dynamics where entirely made by Brett Henderson, and much advice came from him. He was extremely demanding (Typical in real Pilots) which improves the plane, becoming very realistic..

Thanks to Freeflight Design Shop Design Forums and their community (as Usual) for their great help & advice.

Specially to Bill Leaning (Fr.Bill) ,who taught me enough to make an FSX airplane , his tutorials ,and his teaching for the designers community is something that deserve our thanks in the name of all designer's.

And special thanks to Matt Fullick (Expat) who provided me with more than 60 real photos of different models of citations among 500/550 ...they really helped me a lot, and some of the maps are made from his photos.

This file is freeware. Any use for commercial purposes is strictly forbidden. Do not make money from it in any way.

All my FS aircraft were created in GMax entirely by me.

Installation instructions:

Very Simple, unzip the file and place Citation I/500 folder in:

C:\Program Files\Microsoft Games\Microsoft Flight Simulator X\SimObjects\Airplanes..just drop it in the airplanes folder.

FSX/SP2 Cessna Citation 500 in flight.

FSX/SP2 Cessna Citation 500 in flight.

Installation

Simply run the FSX Cessna Citation 500-Setup.exe​ install file to install into your copy of FSX, FSX:SE and P3D (all versions). The full source files are also included for manual install if you prefer.

Changelog

​[v1.0] - 2016-07-27

ADDED auto installer (FSX Cessna Citation 500-Setup.exe​) for installation into FSX, FSX:SE, P3D (all versions).

CODE SIGNED auto installer for security.

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Editorial

Having long held a passion and enjoyment for using Cessna aircraft in flight simulators, it was safe to say that I was more than delighted to see the release of this excellent modification for FSX. Having made sure I was using the Service Pack 2 installation (it’s needed) I got myself into FSX and into the cockpit of the new Cessna Citation 500. Everything immediately felt so very familiar to all of the old Cessna flights I’d taken, but that’s not supposed to be a bad thing. They are so popular for a reason, and this mod does the flight range so much justice.

Preview screenshot

Toying around with the interactive virtual cockpit, I found it incredibly easy to navigate even the more advanced features that come with a Cessna. Again, the familiarity played into my hands as I was able to more or less get going – if you’ve spent time in Cessna jets before you will probably find getting into the cockpit so much easier than it is with many other brands of aircraft. It’s described as the perfect “entry level” jet and for beginners this would be a complete dream to learn the intricate and exciting nature of FSX with.

Thanks to this friendly and engaging style, using the Cessna Citation 500 is incredibly enjoyable. It makes getting even the most awkward of flights dealt with much easier than other products, despite the fact it’s around 40 years old in age! It shows that, like a fine wine, the Cessna Citation has always been able to keep up with many of its successors in terms of style, comfort and class. Business jets are always incredibly easy to fly, but this takes it another level and shows why it’s still in popular circulation four decades on after it was first created.

This dedication to quality and comfort has always been a big part of Cessna aircraft and you can definitely see why the legacy has been so popular. You’ll be able to get used to the user-friendly cockpit in no time at all, whilst also being able to thoroughly enjoy the speed and power this can provide. For a business jet, most are expecting it to be fairly mediocre in its ability to boost through the skies but thanks to its JT15D-1A engines it can hit considerable speeds without too many problems, giving you versatility and control in a staggering abundance.

Whilst the production of the aircraft stopped in the mid-1980s, it was a hugely successful part of the Cessna range and is still used to this day, even outside of simulations. I’d highly recommend this aircraft to anyone from long-term Cessna admirers to those who are brand new to the world of flight simulation and want to see just how well an aircraft can be shown up when created by a third party team of modders. It’s got that unique feel to it that many aircraft seem to miss, whilst also ensuring you’ve got the power and capabilities you needed.

Adam McEnroe

Adam McEnroe

Adam McEnroe is a flight sim enthusiast who has been simming since the days of FS95. Adam writes all of the download section editorials after testing each of the files. Adam has extensive knowledge using various flight simulator packages and thoroughly tests the files before writing about them. Adam also like to fly real-world aircraft in his spare time and is training for his PPL.

Should you wish, you can contact Adam via email at adam@flyawaysimulation.com.

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anasThu, 11 Apr 2024 21:39:15 GMT

can't shut down the engine and no pitot heat?

DeMaster ThomasTue, 18 Jan 2022 04:59:02 GMT

The photo is misleading; the female copilot is STILL THERE! don't be fooled

Ed GreenbergThu, 03 Jun 2021 21:37:49 GMT

I'll echo the question.... how do you get rid of the blond bimbo in the copilot seat :)

felixVKWed, 05 May 2021 09:54:02 GMT

If it is not one of the fastest business jets, it is great for its beauty, its simplicity, and the aura of an era of the happy 1970s!

nikonp600Tue, 27 Apr 2021 16:18:07 GMT

Great download, very stable plane to fly.

IanMon, 16 Mar 2020 14:03:23 GMT

Very nice plane (Once I had found it in a random HDD where the installer had created a new folder called FSX with simobjects/planes inside!?!)

Having installed it manually it works very well.

Ian.

EdmeisterFri, 26 Apr 2019 06:08:11 GMT

Very impressive! Easy download. Good job! Thanks!

Stephen StrickWed, 23 Jan 2019 04:04:59 GMT

How do you remove the woman in the cockpit?

ROBERT WYLIESun, 17 Dec 2017 19:10:05 GMT

IF it was made by ALEJENDRO it has to be FANTASTIC EVERYTHING THIS GUY MAKES IS FANTASTIC!

dstinesSat, 25 Mar 2017 16:47:28 GMT

How do I install photo real senory?

KanMon, 28 Mar 2016 11:45:13 GMT

Just got this and it's looking fine so far but I do have a problem with not finding the fuel selector, or any fuel system control except the pumps. Right now I'm stuck with drawing from one tank only. Any basic manual for operating this plane?

SamThu, 19 Mar 2015 06:16:54 GMT

I don't often fly jets on fsx, (more of a prop guy) but when I do, I fly this! Nice model and looks great

Danny Tue, 01 Apr 2014 09:23:53 GMT

I have downloaded this file, and all is working well> only problem I cannot switch/shut down the engines> can you help please Thanks Danny Spies

Greg ASun, 19 May 2013 21:33:55 GMT

How do you activate the thrust deflectors? Otherwise, a great download!

cesar Sun, 17 Mar 2013 04:06:04 GMT

Hi! I downloaded your file and is great... but i need the air file... actually I have some problems with the images

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