AEROPROYECTO - CESSNA C172N R1.3 - FSX P3D
This is a really fantastic airplane that deserves a lot of priase. As another reviewer said, this airplane is a real gem and he's right, it really is. I think the developer's goal here was to create a study level Cessna 172N that is buget friendly and easy on frame rates and he truly has succeeded. PROS - Lots of features - Can choose from bare wheeled version, good for landing on unpaved strips and the version with wheel farings/skirts. - Good number of interesting looking liveries - 3D gauges - All C172N systems are modeled, even the whole electrical system and circut brakers. - Engine management is fully modeled just like A2A planes. You can flood the engine, foul the spark plugs, cause the engine to break or even start it on fire in certain conditions. - Flight model is very precise, better than Carenado Cessna's, it flys just like the real thing making the plane a real joy to fly. -I can verify it works just fine in P3Dv5.4 CONS - Texture work could be better. - Modeling of the gauges looks basic even though they are 3D. - Engine sounds are low quality. It's well worth it to get a C172N sound package (there's one or two you can find on this site), make sure to get one that's for the Lycombing O-320 engine. Earlier C172's like this one use the O-320 while newer C172's use the O-360. In my opinion the cons of this airplane are very minor when you consider all of the features it offers and the super low price. The whole line of Aeroproyecto C172N's are fine addtions to add to your virtual hanger.