Thinking of buying the C172. Some questions.

[Ifikratis]

Hi all,

I have fully moved to P3D v4, so as the C172 is the only one currently available from A2A I am thinking of buying it.
The day that A2A announced their plans for v4, I didn't own any A2A yet as I was waiting for their plans. After the announcement I purchased the C182, being my favorite and determined to wait some days after P3D v4 release to get the update.
However, as there is still no time frame for when we're gonna get it, I am thinking of the C172. My questions are:

1) Does the C172 has the same level of textures resolution and finish as the newer C182? From the screenshots I'm not sure if I can spot differences. For example maybe the C182 has glass reflections on the gauges while the C172 not?

2) Does the C172 has the same level of systems depth? (ex. Circuit Breakers) ?

Also, I'd like to thank A2A for their outstanding dedication to quality and accuracy. They are not by chance the number 1 choice.

Thank you!

[mallcott]

Hi all,

I have fully moved to P3D v4, so as the C172 is the only one currently available from A2A I am thinking of buying it.
The day that A2A announced their plans for v4, I didn't own any A2A yet as I was waiting for their plans. After the announcement I purchased the C182, being my favorite and determined to wait some days after P3D v4 release to get the update.
However, as there is still no time frame for when we're gonna get it, I am thinking of the C172. My questions are:

1) Does the C172 has the same level of textures resolution and finish as the newer C182? From the screenshots I'm not sure if I can spot differences. For example maybe the C182 has glass reflections on the gauges while the C172 not?

2) Does the C172 has the same level of systems depth? (ex. Circuit Breakers) ?

Also, I'd like to thank A2A for their outstanding dedication to quality and accuracy. They are not by chance the number 1 choice.

Thank you!

Yes, and yes.

[Nick - A2A]

To give a slightly more comprehensive answer...

1) Does the C172 has the same level of textures resolution and finish as the newer C182? From the screenshots I'm not sure if I can spot differences. For example maybe the C182 has glass reflections on the gauges while the C172 not?

I actually prefer the 172 interior somewhat, though the 182 has leather seats with a bump-mapping effect. In general, gauge reflections are pretty subtle in both. In fact, a bit more dynamic 'shine' off the gauge glass (as with the Cherokee's radios) would be a good thing in my opinion.

2) Does the C172 has the same level of systems depth? (ex. Circuit Breakers) ?

Yeah, circuit breakers were quietly retrofitted by A2A after release. The avionics fit is pretty much identical, though the Skylane also benefits from an optional HSI.

The core Accu-Sim behaviour is shared across both platforms though the 172 still misses out on one-or-two newer features such as hand towing. (In fact that's the only one I can think of. )

Nick

[Ifikratis]

Thank you very much guys! That was what I needed. I hit the button

Besides being similar, I'll experience their differences when the C182 is out, trying different missions for each.

[Paughco]

Welcome to the A2A Flying Club! Now go out and get that $100 hamburger!

Seeya
ATB

[Ifikratis]

Haha! Thank you! Its amazing, very cozy cockpit )

[mallcott]

Welcome to the A2A Flying Club! Now go out and get that $100 hamburger!

Seeya
ATB

No, read the manual first !

[Ifikratis]

Welcome to the A2A Flying Club! Now go out and get that $100 hamburger!

Seeya
ATB

No, read the manual first !

The manuals are the best I've seen in flight simulation. Beautiful and full of knowledge. Will read them line by line this summer.

[trindade]

The manuals are the best I've seen in flight simulation. Beautiful and full of knowledge.

I fully agree. I guess they reflect the passion and effort put on every aircraft made by A2A. We are lucky