FSX General Aviation Aircraft

Many users of FSX prefer to fly smaller, private general aviation aircraft.  This section covers all of the planes that you would find at your local airfield or airstrip, from training aircraft used for your private pilots license to acrobatic propeller driven aircraft.  Microsoft Flight Simulator X is a great all-round simulation, with the realism of commercial flying using IFR rules, to private social flights using VFR. 

Double engine private aircraft flying over West Texas.

Image shows a double engine private aircraft flying over West Texas using one of the add-ons for FSX.

You don't always have to follow the "rules" when flying, you can simply jump in a smaller aircraft and go sight seeing.

General aviation aircraft are usually propeller driven and usually come in single or double engine versions depending on the size of the aircraft.

This section is growing daily, covering many of the aircraft from names such as Cessna, Piper, Beechcraft and others well know in the private aviation field.  Almost all of the add-ons include detailed installation instructions to aid the user in getting the aircraft up and running in FSX.

Each of the downloads include a description and information text from the developer, explaining the file in detail.  This is the second most popular section, while the commercial jets is  number one.  While developers usually focus on large commercial aircraft, there is a large group of developers that produce only private aircraft, and all of their creative efforts go into this; delivering high quality, highly developed freeware aircraft that is equal to that of some payware models.

Browse through the pages below to choose an add-on that suits what you're looking for.

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Piper Warrior II PA28-161

The PA28-161 Warrior II variant uses a Gmax model with animations and a virtual cockpit featuring a semi-transparent yoke, while doors open and wheels spin on the ground. It offers 16x9 and 4x3 panel options with or without wheel fairings, and the real PH-SVG is owned by the Rotterdam Flying Club.

File Size
11.14 MB
Total Downloads
12.9K
Star Rating
5/5
Screenshots
21
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Cirrus SR22-GTS Turbo G3

The Cirrus SR22-GTS variant aligns flight dynamics with Turbo G3 performance. It includes a working airframe parachute system and a modern 2D and VC glass cockpit with GPS, with updates by Mark Rooks of RDG Aircraft.

File Size
19.84 MB
Total Downloads
28.4K
Star Rating
5/5
Screenshots
23
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Piper Arrow III Pack

Non-turbo PA-28R-201 variant focuses on four panel configurations, with an original layout plus three color options in black, beige, and blue. Pierre Fasseaux and Rien Cornelissen craft cockpit gauges, featuring an expandable radio stack, glide slope indicator, and a modified airspeed gauge, while aliased Mooney Bravo sounds accompany cockpit audio.

File Size
140.8 MB
Total Downloads
22.7K
Star Rating
4/5
Screenshots
12
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Cessna 182 Skylane

A Cessna 182 variant receives revisions by Mark Rooks of RSDG, and the aircraft folder houses six items including CFG, Airfile, Model, Sound, and Panel. This variant is a modified edition derived from an earlier sim release.

File Size
16.25 MB
Total Downloads
17.3K
Star Rating
5/5
Screenshots
21
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Viking DHC6-400 Twin Otter Amphibian

The DHC6-400 Amphibian presents a dynamic virtual cockpit with custom gauges and supports a comprehensive pairing of aircraft, panel, and sound elements designed to enhance in-cockpit perception. The arrangement centers on the amphibian variant and emphasizes instrument fidelity.

File Size
14.93 MB
Total Downloads
7.2K
Star Rating
5/5
Screenshots
1
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Native Cessna 182 RG

The Cessna 182 Skylane is an American four-seat, single-engined light airplane built by Cessna in Wichita, Kansas. This retract-gear variant follows the 1956 introduction of the tricycle-gear 180 family and the 1957 arrival of the 182A variant named Skylane.

File Size
11.83 MB
Total Downloads
10.7K
Star Rating
5/5
Screenshots
3
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Edgley Optica

Five OA7 Optica Series 300 variants exist, including Aeroelvira and Hampshire Police Force, and the model provides full animations, 3D gauges, and baked textures. A red button on the control sticks toggles the winter kit.

File Size
177.91 MB
Total Downloads
25K
Star Rating
5/5
Screenshots
60
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1
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Piper PA28-180 Cherokee

The PA28-180 Cherokee now features an updated flight model and lighting after conversion from an older edition. It includes four color variants and four splash screens under the PA28_180 file, offers Shockwave 3D Lights support and improved nav lights; original model by Mel Mutter; revised by David Grindele.

File Size
26.33 MB
Total Downloads
21.4K
Star Rating
5/5
Screenshots
26
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Pilatus PC-12 v3 (Updated)

The Pilatus PC-12 gains a refreshed virtual cockpit and interior with new cabin views, smoke effects, and corrected cockpit lighting. A modified 2D panel accompanies these changes, with work by Michael Pook; credits acknowledge Brian Gladden for the original PC-12 model and Michael E. Roberts for the prior revision.

File Size
27.75 MB
Total Downloads
13.5K
Star Rating
4/5
Screenshots
24
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Canadair CL215 V3

Three variants, numbered 301, 302, and 303, show features such as wing leading-edge lighting placement, observation bubble windows, and a radar antenna bulb. Maiden flight occurs on 23 October 1967, production continues to 1990 with 125 built, and the cockpit comprises a 2D panel plus a 3D virtual cockpit with XML gauges by Massimo Taccoli.

File Size
22.33 MB
Total Downloads
32.2K
Star Rating
5/5
Screenshots
33
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1
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PA-42 Piper Cheyenne 400LS

Cheyenne 400LS variant is a pressurised turboprop corporate aircraft seating up to nine and powered by two 1000shp AiResearch TPE-331-14A engines, normally driving four-bladed Dowty Rotol propellers. The model features five-blade MT-propellers for higher performance, increasing max speed to over 400 knots, plus a Gmax interior with full animation and textures by Paul Craig.

File Size
9.92 MB
Total Downloads
10.8K
Star Rating
5/5
Screenshots
5
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Beech Bonanza 35

This Bonanza 35 variant presents a V-tail set at 33 degrees and is a modified version of Chuck Dome's Beechcraft Bonanza 35, powered initially by a 185 HP Continental engine delivering about 175 mph, with later models adopting a 260 HP unit; Mark Rooks updates the panel and flight dynamics.

File Size
17.68 MB
Total Downloads
3.6K
Screenshots
1
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Zlin Z-142

The Z-142 serves as a training and aerobatics aircraft credited to Tibor Kokai, Bence Benedke, and the Pannon Wings Design Team. The distribution uses pwdt_zlin142.zip and pwdt_z142_setup.exe to deliver the core model and its installer.

File Size
52.38 MB
Total Downloads
4.9K
Star Rating
5/5
Screenshots
7
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Zenith STOL CH 701 Complete

An advanced Zenith 701 model includes a fully functional 3D cockpit and custom sound assets, plus four 4K finishes with PBR shader support. The lineup features Jug and Seven O Fun, each tied to distinct registrations and operations, with Factory Demo noted at Mexico Memorial Airport.

File Size
890.5 MB
Total Downloads
4.3K
Star Rating
4/5
Screenshots
42
Has Video
1
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Veneaviones Turbo Commander Package

Winglets-equipped Veneaviones Turbo Commander uses corrected engine data to address instability. Five US-registered IDs include N36SW, N9987, N95590, N45RF, N1050P, and Gabriel Donate compiles and tweaks the model for flight testing and ongoing refinement globally.

File Size
27.29 MB
Total Downloads
7.3K
Star Rating
4/5
Screenshots
4
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BD-5 Collection

BD-5 family adds a Prop version built with the cooperation of the original owner, expanding its existing lineup. It also introduces an all-new variant with model and flight dynamics for the Coors Light Jet, plus a fresh paint for the Acrostar from the 1983 James Bond film Octopussy.

File Size
13.8 MB
Total Downloads
6K
Star Rating
5/5
Screenshots
6
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Cessna 172SP Skyhawk

An enhanced rendition of the four-seat Cessna 172SP, this conversion uses a newer architecture to deliver more nuanced flight dynamics and improved lighting. It equips 97 color schemes from multiple authors and arrives with pre-installed panel and sound configurations, while older-platform support is dropped to match the updated framework.

File Size
171.84 MB
Total Downloads
5.3K
Star Rating
5/5
Screenshots
60+
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Piper J-3 Cub

By David Grindele, this two-seat light aircraft model includes 17 free designs from FlightSim.com and features refined flight dynamics, engine fire effects, and navigation lights. Notes point to a companion reference named J3CUBFIX.ZIP, included among related materials.

File Size
31.59 MB
Total Downloads
3.1K
Star Rating
5/5
Screenshots
2
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Lancair Legacy 2000

Robert Christopher develops the Legacy 2000 and Mark Rooks of RDG Aircraft refines its cockpit and visuals, delivering an edition with overhauled 2D and 3D displays using default gauges and a clear canopy modification that improves visibility. It offers three paint schemes and a 310 hp Continental IO-550-N engine, pushing cruise above 276 mph.

File Size
25.43 MB
Total Downloads
2.3K
Star Rating
5/5
Screenshots
1
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Cessna 188 Ag Wagon

Introduces a crop-dusting variant with revised flight dynamics and a modern cockpit for a flight simulation, built from J.R. Lucariny’s base model and refined by Mark Rooks of RSDG Aircraft. The low-wing design includes a dedicated dispensing system and a realistic aerial release visual.

File Size
17.03 MB
Total Downloads
1.9K
Screenshots
1

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