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.

* Please note, not all files have been tagged yet so remember to check files using the "Untagged Files" filter on the dropdown box as you may miss some files.

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A2A Cessna 172 Trainer Livery Pack

Over 50 high-resolution repaints expand the A2A C172 Trainer with HD paint kit textures for crisp exterior detail. Schemes span real training operators and select fictional designs, with real registrations and operator markings. Examples include Malev Pilot School, Irish Air Corps, and Calgary Flying Club variants.

File Size
857.41 MB
Total Downloads
4.1K
Star Rating
5/5
Screenshots
46
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Zenith STOL CH 701 Complete

3D virtual cockpit, custom sound pack, and four 4K PBR liveries define a bush STOL light aircraft model. Fixed gear and high-mounted wings are modeled, with an optional low-resolution texture set for performance-conscious systems; examples are Jug and Seven O Fun.

File Size
890.5 MB
Total Downloads
4.3K
Star Rating
4/5
Screenshots
42
Has Video
1
Preview screenshot Complete with Base Model

Viking DHC6-400 Twin Otter Amphibian

Twin-engine amphibian modeled with a dynamic virtual cockpit and a custom gauge set. Complete aircraft, panel, and sound package, plus animated passenger door with airstair, nose lockers, and crew doors. VC refinements such as yoke visibility control and adjustable seat height enhance cockpit usability.

File Size
14.93 MB
Total Downloads
7.2K
Star Rating
5/5
Screenshots
1
Preview screenshot Complete with Base Model

Pilatus PC-12 v3 (Updated)

Reworked virtual cockpit with improved interior textures and new cabin views, plus a modified 2D panel. VC lighting is corrected and coordinated with smoke effects for realism. Panel changes streamline instrument readability while preserving original modeling fidelity, maintaining the aircraft’s familiar layout while sharpening night and cockpit ambience.

File Size
27.75 MB
Total Downloads
13.5K
Star Rating
4/5
Screenshots
24
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Native Cessna 182 RG

Retractable‑gear Skylane variant built in GMAX by A.F.Scrub, emphasizing the RG airframe and tricycle retract layout. The external model reflects the four‑seat, single‑engine configuration with separated control surfaces and modeled gear arrangement, suited to general aviation training and cross‑country touring visuals.

File Size
11.83 MB
Total Downloads
10.7K
Star Rating
5/5
Screenshots
3
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Aero Commander AC500

Classic light twin recreated with period analog panels, XML gauges, custom flight dynamics, and an aliased Gary Jones soundset, plus two dedicated effects. FPDA gear wind gauge, textures by Andre Folkers, three liveries, and compatibility with original repaint sets complete the package.

File Size
40.13 MB
Total Downloads
5.2K
Star Rating
5/5
Screenshots
17
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Aero Commander AC680S

Three models and two custom panels with era gauges are bundled alongside a custom soundset by Gary Jones and a custom flight model. Four liverries ship with the package, and compatibility with the original repaint library is maintained for users carrying over existing schemes.

File Size
48.15 MB
Total Downloads
11.6K
Star Rating
5/5
Screenshots
7
Has Video
1
Preview screenshot Complete with Base Model

GippsAero GA-8 Airvan

Two engine variants—Lycoming IO-540 and turbocharged TIO-540—paired with gauges tuned for each. Virtual cockpit operation with auxiliary pop-ups: engine systems display, pedestal for trim, flaps (14°/38°) and parking brake. Functional overhead replicates a two-bus electrical system. Refined textures, sound set, flight dynamics, and a Bendix/King stack (KMD-150, KX-165, KT-76C).

File Size
125.24 MB
Total Downloads
3.2K
Screenshots
23
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PA-42 Piper Cheyenne 400LS

Two 1,000 shp TPE331‑14A engines spin five‑blade MT composites, pushing max speed beyond 400 knots. Gmax build presents a detailed cabin, fully animated gear and surfaces, and parked-state covers and chocks. Uses a B350-style 2D panel and VC, plus a layered PSD paintkit for repainting.

File Size
9.92 MB
Total Downloads
10.8K
Star Rating
5/5
Screenshots
5
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Avro Anson C12 Civil

Four liveries expand a civilian C.12—historic ZK-AXY and VH-GVB plus two fictional entertainment schemes. Auxiliary 2D panels add dedicated radio, navigation, and flight-control gauges. Alternative aircraft.cfg and .air tuning refines handling and performance while preserving period systems and cockpit flow.

File Size
47.99 MB
Total Downloads
2.4K
Screenshots
14
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Fieseler Storch Fi 156C-3 Trop D-EAWD

One repaint maps the C‑3 Trop scheme to the wheels-equipped Storch with civil registration D‑EAWD. Exterior textures cover fuselage, wings, and tail, aligned to the model’s UVs; aircraft selection fields define manufacturer, type, and variation for tidy sorting.

File Size
16.1 MB
Total Downloads
2.1K
Screenshots
15
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College Of Air Training Piper Cherokee

Five period-correct liveries for the Cherokee 180F depict Hamble training aircraft from 1970–1984, each with authentic UK registrations (G-AVAY, G-AXZE, G-AYAB). Custom texture sets cover fuselage, wings, and tail surfaces with matching decals and numbering. Paintwork by Peter Watkins.

File Size
29.32 MB
Total Downloads
766
Screenshots
5
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Cessna 182T Skylane G-LUEK

UK-registered G‑LUEK scheme for the A2A 182T with precise exterior mapping. Correct registration placement on fuselage and wings, refined striping, and consistent registration typography. Texture set preserves A2A panel lines and rivet detail for a clean, authentic finish.

File Size
11.78 MB
Total Downloads
927
Screenshots
3
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Cessna 177RG G-BAJA

UK-registered G-BAJA paint replicates the real aircraft’s scheme on the Alabeo C177RG model. Exterior textures cover fuselage and wings with correct striping and registration placement; underwing marks are omitted due to paint-kit limits. Based on the current UK airframe.

File Size
8.19 MB
Total Downloads
651
Screenshots
3
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Cessna C182T Skylane N6218B

2008 airframe scheme recreated with precise panel-line and rivet alignment, authentic placards, and correctly placed N6218B registration. Tim Scharnhop’s texture set maintains crisp accents across fuselage and control surfaces for seamless cockpit-to-exterior continuity. Texture-only package; optimized mapping preserves the model’s geometry and clean, newer‑generation Skylane aesthetics.

File Size
15.14 MB
Total Downloads
677
Screenshots
4
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Fieseler Storch Fi 156 - D-EAML

1947-built MS.500 scheme recreated as D‑EAML/EA+ML for the Storch 156C‑1 wheels variant (model 3), with correct serial 751 and registry placement. Crisp exterior textures span fuselage, wings, and tail, with accurate code typography and stencil locations reflecting the aircraft’s documented markings.

File Size
10.97 MB
Total Downloads
748
Screenshots
9
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Avro 19 Srs 2 G-AWRS

Mk.19 Series 2 livery depicting G-AWRS as a dedicated texture set. Exterior artwork aligns with the model’s panel lines and rivet detail, with precise registration and civil markings on fuselage and wings. Package supplies textures only; flight dynamics, sounds, and panels remain unchanged.

File Size
13.18 MB
Total Downloads
247
Screenshots
4
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Avro 19 Srs 2 G-AGWE

1962–1967 London School of Flying scheme recreated with high-resolution exterior textures, accurate G-AGWE registration and period titles. Paint aligns with the Series 2 C19 mapping, preserving rivet and panel detail with restrained weathering. Specular and alpha channels tuned for balanced shine and shading on metal and fabric surfaces.

File Size
14.72 MB
Total Downloads
275
Screenshots
4
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Fieseler Storch Fi 156 D-EMAV

1944 K-65 heritage from Mraz underpins this repaint, depicting D-EMAV (ex D-EKUS) with c/n 475303. Built for the wheel-gear D-1 configuration, the texture set aligns precisely with the model’s mapping and panel lines, placing registrations and serials correctly across fuselage, wings, and tail.

File Size
9.4 MB
Total Downloads
275
Screenshots
8
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DHC-2 Beaver Amphibian

1963 MKI depicted in N963DH factory scheme, with accurate de Havilland titles and registry across hull, wings, and amphibious floats. Texture set is mapped to the amphib2 model variant and references existing checklist and reference files. Suits the 8-seat, 450 shp R-985 powered Beaver configuration.

File Size
10.5 MB
Total Downloads
544
Screenshots
5

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