Cessna 172 M

This plane is built with MSFS2020 SDK and is a 2020 native plane.

It is currently mostly compatible with MSFS2024 as a legacy port, that is to say, without fancy new 2024 features.

There's a discussion thread on MSFS forums for this mod.

Recommended packages if you want to use these GPS units :

• TDSSim GTN750
• PMS50 GTN750
• Falcon71 KLN90b

Cessna 172 M you said ?

The Cessna 172M built from 1973 to 1976 is a classic Skyhawk known for simplicity, light handling, and excellent reliability. It uses a 150-hp Lycoming O-320-E2D engine, cruises around 105–110 knots, and has a maximum gross weight of about 2,300 lb. The M model is especially popular with flight schools thanks to its forgiving flight characteristics, straightforward systems, and strong reputation for durability.

Community project

This mod started as a simple "what if..." in an open discussion in the MSFS forums.

Given the keen interest shown by many fans of the 172M and 172N, the project eventually took shape, thanks to numerous contributions (valuable information, references, photos) from everyone involved.

I received a lot of help for the flight model : kudos to Canadian Captain Moustache !

Overall, developing this module and continuously improving it as a community has been a very rewarding experience.

What's in this mod ?

You'll get a new plane in the hangar : Cessna 172M

This mod is based on the C172SP from asobo, thanks to the to Games content usage rules.

Features

• With this mod you will have an ingame mod manual :

  • Click on the Help message on the panel, on the left of the PFD.

  • use menu (index/next/prev) to navigate in the help.
  • Click on the border of the message panel to close it.
• You will get customizations directly from the cockpit with a handbook on pilot's left compartment storage

  • Accessible when you look down : "checklist01" camera : CTRL+6

  • Click on the book, you will get a page with clicable options (light is required in the cockpit)
  • Click on the spirals to stow it
• Tablets, maps, checklists
• Radio stacks

  • PMS50 GNT750 [free version](https://pms50.com/msfs/downloads/gtn750-basic/)

  • TDS GNT750NXI available on [TDSSim website](https://tdssim.com/)
  • WT GNS430
  • KLN90b, excellent free [mod from falcon71](https://github.com/falcon71/kln90b)
• Chocks, tie downs, covers, GPU
• opening doors and windows, passengers, cargo
• optional wheels fairings or roof windows

Liveries

A few liveries are included. They come from real C172M.

Existing Asobo as1000 or 172SP can be easily converted to this mod (most of the external parts are common)

CREDITS

A lot of the instruments were taken from Sal1800’s devkit on github. Opensource resources are not a common thing on MSFS, hats off to him !

Liveries thanks to Ann0v (for the 1st one)

I can’t name all the people without being sure not to forget ones : A BIG THANK YOU to all of you who are contributing to this project in your own way !

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Cessna 172M

This add-on introduces the Cessna 172M, a classic Skyhawk from the 1970s, built as a native aircraft for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020 and compatible with MSFS 2024 as a legacy port. Features include an in-game manual, cockpit customizations, and support for several GPS units. The mod incorporates various functional details such as opening doors, cargo options, and optional equipment. It also includes authentic liveries based on real-world C172Ms and is the result of an active community project.

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