Description
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.
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)
Compatibility
Audio sound packs : If you want to enable either Boris Audio Works (BAW) or ECHO19 sound pack, use this extra mod :
https://www.bagolu.com/dl/bagolu-c172-m-externalsoundpack.zip (for BAW or ECHO19)
- For BAW mod, you need to install the BAW mod on MSFS2020 and MSFS2024
- For Echo19 mod, you need to install the MSFS2020 version on MSFS2020 AND MSFS2024 : but be aware they have the same name (rename them : x-echo19-skyhawk-fs20 & x-echo19-skyhawk-fs24 for ex.)
Recommended packages if you want to use these GPS units :
You may find incompatibility with mods that update default html library in MSFS. Please report them if it's the case.
- Existing Cessna Skyhawk AS1000 LIVERIES are compatible but need to be converted for this mod
- B78XH mod is reported to be cause side effects (it's true with other planes too)
- All other mod modifying base files from fs-base (to change screens, panels, etc)
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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It works as expected
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Liveries for the 172M work for both 2020 and 2024
4 days ago
Is there a possibility for a model without dynamic registration on the wings and rear?
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Even the more recent 172N have no lite in all the references that I got.
You can use your flashlight if it's really hard to see, but I find red flood at maximum is way too powerful to be used
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Please do not use the fs.to donation system : I don't meet the criteria to withdraw the money, so it's lost
Prefer Paypal if you really want to give (no obligation at all !)
## Known bugs
Flickering maps (those with layers) only with msfs2024
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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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Version History
Fix: XPDR conflict between bendix & 300 Fix: Panel texture (missing in other liveries)
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## Known bugs
Flickering maps (those with layers) only with msfs2024