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The new C172p has a much better 3D model and is now fully textured (including the interior). All the switches in the cockpit are clickable. It also has an improved FDM, more complex procedures and new realistic checklists, new sound effects, and damage modelling. The aircraft can get damaged if mishandled (e.g. gear collapse after a hard landing). | The new C172p has a much better 3D model and is now fully textured (including the interior). All the switches in the cockpit are clickable. It also has an improved FDM, more complex procedures and new realistic checklists, new sound effects, and damage modelling. The aircraft can get damaged if mishandled (e.g. gear collapse after a hard landing). | ||
[[File:c172p-preview5.jpg|center| | [[File:c172p-preview5.jpg|center|700px]] | ||
The aircraft currently has five variants, all available from the aircraft menu: | The aircraft currently has five variants, all available from the aircraft menu: | ||
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As of version 2016.3, static objects can be toggled in the Ground Equipment dialogue. These include cones under the wings, a fuel truck, a ground power unit and ladders. The ground power can be used to recharge the battery and the fuel truck can be used to refuelling the tanks. The walker can climb the ladder by walking towards it, which makes it easy to access the fuel tank cap in order to refill it. | As of version 2016.3, static objects can be toggled in the Ground Equipment dialogue. These include cones under the wings, a fuel truck, a ground power unit and ladders. The ground power can be used to recharge the battery and the fuel truck can be used to refuelling the tanks. The walker can climb the ladder by walking towards it, which makes it easy to access the fuel tank cap in order to refill it. | ||
[[File:c172p-panel-lighting.jpg| | [[File:c172p-panel-lighting.jpg|700px|center|Cessna 172P cockpit at night]] | ||
== Handling The Aircraft == | == Handling The Aircraft == | ||
=== Pre-Flight Inspection === | === Pre-Flight Inspection === | ||
[[File: | [[File:c172p-ground-objects.jpg|300px||thumb|Cessna 172P secured at Aosta Airport]] | ||
It's recommended to use any exterior view or activate the walker for these procedures. | It's recommended to use any exterior view or activate the walker for these procedures. | ||
* Fuel quantity: add by clicking on the fuel tank caps above each wing (you can add a ladder in the Ground Equipment dialog and climb it with the walker as well) | * Fuel quantity: add by clicking on the fuel tank caps above each wing (you can add a ladder in the Ground Equipment dialog and climb it with the walker as well) | ||
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=== Takeoff === | === Takeoff === | ||
[[File:c172p- | [[File:c172p-preview0.jpg|300px||thumb|Cessna 172P ready for take off]] | ||
* no flaps | * no flaps | ||
* full throttle | * full throttle | ||
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=== Landing === | === Landing === | ||
[[File:c172p- | [[File:c172p-panel-landing.jpg|300px||thumb|Cessna 172P about to touch down]] | ||
* full flaps | * full flaps | ||
* 60 KIAS | * 60 KIAS | ||