2015 CESSNA 172SP
X-Plane 10/11 Only

Introduction

The development of this project was a passionate journey to remember. We have made this wonderful Cessna initially for X-Plane version 10 and later on, we have ported it to X-Plane 11 for our users free of charge. We are very proud that during the support period of 7 years, we have made for our customers more than 23 substantial updates, without the need for re-purchase. Unfortunately, we do not plan to support the aircraft for X-Plane 12.

Here is Why:

The 3D model, texturing, plugin, and sound system originate in the previous decade. As we always aim for the highest quality and very sophisticated features, it was no longer viable to update the original aircraft. Therefore We have made the decision to make a brand new product, literary from the ground up. Nothing substantial was reused. Completely new 3D mesh, new UVs, new PBR texturing, new Lycoming Engine model, FMOD, and much more. It took us almost 4 years, including a brand new, modern, and now well tested (KA350) XJet plugin. The result of this effort is C172 NG DIGITAL. This New Gen series will continue with C172 NG ANALOG airplane. If you purchase C172 NG DIGITAL you get the license for X-Plane 11 as well as for future X-Plane 12. We always dream about bringing something new and original to the flight sim cummunity and this is the way how we can realize it.

The Cessna 172 SP is a four-seat, single-engine, high wing, fixed-wing aircraft made by the Cessna Aircraft Company. More Cessna 172s have been built than any other aircraft. Measured by its longevity and popularity, the Cessna 172 is the most successful aircraft in history. Cessna delivered the first production models in 1956. As of 2015, Cessna, and its partners, had built more than 43,000.

Interactivity Features and free Walk Around

Free walk around the aircraft using the controller
Manipulation with chocks, ropes
Landing gear service doors
Oil check
Baggage loading
Manual towing of the aircraft
Control surfaces free movement check
GPU connect
Removing engine cowling
Manual refueling
Getting in and out of the aircraft
And more ...

DreamEngine SOUND

More than 140 sounds
Real aircraft recordings
3D sound distribution
Doppler Effect and Atmospheric Attenuation
Headphones high freq. attenuation
Different levels of landing hardness
Engine windmilling, brakes, bumps, AOA wind sound, etc.

Flight Model Main Features

Very accurate Flight Model
Tested and approved by real-world Cessna 172 SP pilots and flight instructor
Realistic weight and balance - lateral and longitudinal loads placement
Custom made flight characteristics derived from the real aircraft flight recordings and based on real flight manual performance data
Calculation of real KIAS based on KCAS according to flight manual
Realistic stall characteristics
Climb performance according to flight manual performance data
Cruise performance data precise match (PRESS ALT, TEMP, POWER, KTAS, GPH)
Electrical system derived from the real ELECTRICAL SCHEMATIC
Functional Circuit Breakers logic