C172 | Aerofly FS

Description

The single-engine, four-seater Cessna 172 Skyhawk is in production since 1956. With over 44,000 units it’s the most built aircraft in the world and therefore to be found on almost every airport. The good-natured flight characteristics make it an ideal training aircraft. Over the years many versions were developed, some with retractable landing gear or with floats for operation as a seaplane. The C172 SP is built since 1989 and is the only model in the Skyhawk line still in production after 2009. It has a 180 hp engine and a range of over 680 mi. The maximum cruising speed is 145 mi/h.

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Key Features

Physics Simulation

Realistic aerodynamics simulation featuring fully simulating stalls, side slip and ground effect, aerodynamic forces on the fuselage, individual control surfaces, slotted flaps, trim tabs and and more
Full multibody aircraft that bends under load
Natural gear compression and damping
Propeller torque and gyroscopic effects natively simulated
Propeller wash (p-factor) simulation
Full thermodynamic engine simulation including mixture and magnetos
Fuel system

Aircraft Systems & Instrumentation

Cold and dark startup
Fully interactive cockpit
Full electric network with battery, buses, generator, dynamic electric switches and individual electrical loads
Full simulation of the magnetic compass
NAV1 and 2 VOR/ILS navigation receivers
ADF receiver and DME transceiver
COM1 and 2, intercom and XPDR
Basic autopilot with attitude, heading, vertical speed, altitude hold, also capable of capturing an ILS beam or VOR radial

3D Model, Sounds and Animations

High quality mesh and high resolution textures
Dynamic lighting and realistic exterior lights
Full interior model
Doors can be opened
Sun visors can be dropped down
Yokes can be hidden by clicking on them
Custom engine and propeller sounds
Wind sounds, ground roll, etc.

Tutorials

Cessna 172 Flight Tutorial

Using the Cessna 172 trainer we’re demonstrating the startup process from cold and dark and then we demonstrate how to use the autopilot, capture a VOR radial and how to fly an ILS approach.

C172 Flight Tutorial

Instrument Navigation

This tutorial explains the steps how to set up an instrument approach.

Instrument Navigation Tutorial

Cessna 172 SP Skyhawk