Like all other mods :

• Have a careful look at the compatibility list before using it.
• Remove previous version if there is one (in case some files are removed). Remove also older version pre v3.0.0 if you have them :

  • bagolu-c172-taildragger-classic

  • bagolu-c172-taildragger-g1000
• Unzip the provided file below, drop the directory from the zip in your community folder.

  • bagolu-c172-taildragger is the name of the directory

• You can of course use your preferred mod manager to install / activate / deactivate this mod/

Cockpit settings : 

You could find two variants in the past, now only one is available since v3.0.0.

The older ones were including real files from G1000 and classic versions.
With encrypted and inaccessible files, it was getting harder and harder to maintain the mod as-is.

I decided to reuse the interior made for the Reims Rocket / Hawk XPII.

Cockpit is a gauges setup with a choice of radio stacks from simple VFR to advanced Garmin 750 & 650 units.

3D model modifications

Model modifications of the original Asobo Skyhawk plane included :

• tail center wheel
• large and stable bush wheels
• Sportsman STOL Camber Cuffs on the wings
• Increased flaps angle

It also includes all the modifications made for my other mods

• working doors, windows, sunvisors
• a configuration book to choose all options
• wheel chocks, tiedowns, covers, gpu
• VFR maps on a cardboard on the yoke
• a tablet to display external applications (sky4sim, fs mca, vfrmap…)
• visible pilot, copilot, passengers
• custom seats configuration (pax, cargo)
• checklist cards and flip checklist box
• various radio stacks (vfr, all radios, pms750, tds750nxi)
• optionnal garmin G5 units
• state saving
• etc.

Flight model modifications included

• more power from a STC 210HP 4 cylinders engine
• manual flaps from 0 to 40° (*)
• enhanced brakes

(*) all positions of flaps can be used with an axis or with mouse; they can also be used through 4 positions (with up/down shortcuts)

Several liveries are included with this plane : 
Default livery is from ANN0V
Burgondy is inspired by this plane : 172 Taildragger 
Brown is a fictional livery
Brown and beige is from ANN0V
Blue and gray is from ANN0V
Metal red is from ANN0V and is inspired from this story : Plane & Pilot Photo Of The Week: Brian Jenkins’ Bare Metal Beauty also famous on instagram : Brush Pilot

All dirty liveries have been made by ANN0V

Notes to livery makers

• From v3.0.0, the plane is like a third variant and requires updates to liveries to be compatible
• Registration numbers are split in two in panel.cfg : you will be able to set different colors for the wing and the side reg.
• Common parts of the plane have the exact same name as the C172 AS1000 model
• New parts have their textures in bush_172_* and tail_172_* files (wheels, landing gear...)
• Stickers are baked in the model, if you want to replace with yours, edit the file : BUSH172_STICKERS_ALBD.PNG You can also remove the stickers with a transparent texture file.
• The front of the wings are the sportsman camber cuff, defined in BUSH172_SPORTSMAN_* files.

EzRyder has made a very nice ALLInOne C172 Template. Don't miss that paint kit.

Also, don't miss the blender multi template pack from AIRPAC1

Recommended packages if you want to use these GPS units :

• TDSSim GTN750
• PMS50 GTN750
• Falcon71 KLN90b

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-taildragger-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.)

Incompatible mods :

• Aircraft Realistic Lights by Zinertek changes default lights : you will have an unusable interior red light using this mod