Cessna 172 NG DIGITAL by Airfoilabs for X-Plane 11/12

The most successful aircraft in history, the Cessna 172 is now available for X-Plane 12!



You can expect unprecedented Study Level Simulation of C172S with G1000 Avionics.



New X-Plane 12 Features:

Reworked Internal 3d model and textures

Brand new X-Plane 12 flight model

Internal Camera Enhancements (G-Forces) - Immersive camera effects out of the box

Complex External Camera Enhancements

Toe Brakes Smoothing Option for a better experience

Full VR compatibility

No bezels Garmin Displays commands for cockpit builders (RealSimGear, etc.)

XJet now works also on Apple Silicon PCs (Arm)

X-Plane 12 Rain Effects



3D Model

3D Model based on real aircraft and rebuilt from the ground up

Exquisite PBR Texturing

Lycoming IO-360-L2A with all engine parts

Engine Heater, GPU, Refueling details, Fuel Sampling, Oil Management

Covers, Chocks, Tiedowns

Interior with many animations, vibrations, zero-G floating objects, baggage, and more

Damaged Aircraft Parts

Many detailed passengers and pilots

Rain, Fogging, Icing, Broken Windshield

Custom Particles Effects

48 Liveries

Countless additional details, features, and animation

HDR Lighting System

FMOD Sound

More than 320 sounds + detailed, layered engine samples with audible failures simulation

Many real aircraft recording sessions

All animations, movements, and situations produce sounds

Weather effects outside and inside of the aircraft

Flight Model

Based on real aircraft flight recordings

Performance tuned and correlated with performance tables

Behavior details consulted with Pilots and Flight Instructors

Additional custom behavior: Stall and Spin, Soft Field Takeoff, Crosswind Ground Operations

Lift, Drag, Moment Forces Airfoils Data customized by internal plugin-based tweaker

Detailed Damage Simulation as Bending of the wings, Overspeed Flutter, Flaps damage, etc.

Wing Tail and Fuselage ground strike simulation.

Flight Model is influenced by - Vortex Generators, Flap Gap Seals, Bush Wheels, Fairings, Broken Windshield, etc.

Aircraft Systems

Custom Fuel System Simulation, including fuel flow and individual components logic and failures

Landing Gear plugin-based tuning of forces, including Side Moments, Skidding, and more

Detailed Landing Gear Damage - Bending Struts, Tire Wear, Flat Tire, Brakes, etc.