These plans are based on a "Pay What You Want" model. Though I could charge money for these plans, I want to give this project's plans and files away on this GitHub for free.
Email CaptainBobSim@gmail.com or go to https://captainbobsim.com/want-to-help/
Copyright _ Non Commerical_ Not for Resale
Files in this GitHub may not represent the most up to date version of the project.
Also: Top level files are usually to big to store on GitHub.
The most up to date method is to use links on the "Simple PBS" page of this spreadsheet:
Please start an issue should a link not properly work.
The Spreadsheet shows the "live" versions of everything. These have not been formally released so may have bugs. Use this method if you are a risk taker :)
👉https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1PClelHtWd3HWM-4E4RQvf7FtlqrC03PmzhzorxXTbhs/edit?usp=sharing
Section 0 : Full Assemblies
Section 1 : Nose (Where the PC goes) [defined as from 24" fw of firewall to the firewall]
Section 2 : Section where the instrument panel fits into [defined as from the firewall to 24" aft of firewall]
Section 2A/2G : Multiple panels including work drawings for them. Letter designates type.
Section 2A : Analog Panel using Steam Gauges and radio stack
Section 2G : Garmin G1000 based Cessna 172 Panel
Coming Later:
Section 3/4 : Pilot/CoPilot Seats [defined as 24" aft of firewall to 72" aft]
Section 5 : Instructor Section/Back Seat Bench
We all have issues. Let's be honest. If you find any that pertain to the 172 project, create a new blank issue, and describe what it is the best you can. Create a new issue for if a part breaks, so we can factor it into a redesign.
The Flight Simulation Community has given me so much and I would like to give back. Free C172 Plans were what started me off in flight simulation when I was younger, and I don't want cost to be an obstacle for any young aspiring individuals to build their very own Cessna 172 Flight Sim.
If you are just getting started in Flight Simulation: I believe in you. You can do this. It will take time and hard work, but for me it is definitely worth it, and you might find it is too.
"Everyone is smart and can be smarter"