Joining the developer’s already impressive catalogue of GA aircraft is Carenado’s rendition of the “SUV of the skies”, the Cessna CT206G. The aircraft is exclusively available via the MSFS2024 Marketplace, and, like its real-world counterpart, comes with a multitude of possible configurations.
The CT206G is a rugged six-seater, powered by a 310 HP turbocharged engine, providing more than enough power for a various applications, from skydiving, or seaplane, to backcountry operations from unpaved runways.
Rugged Beauty
Cosmetically, Carenado maintains its own standard of delivering highly detailed and realistic visuals, externally, as well as in cockpit and cabin. This level of detail extends beyond textures and modeling, as the CT206G features lifelike dynamic vibrations on airframe, panels, needles, and other areas one might expect to rattle as the engine comes to life and spools up. Coupled with its high-fidelity sound environment, and realistic flight dynamics, these effects offer no barriers for immersion.
The aircraft comes with 27 liveries, plus one white, as well as the option of clickable fairings and cargo pods, allowing for further customizability.
Avionics and Systems
With the focus of this aircraft being its versatility, it is no surprise the Carenado CT206G offers a generous variety of configuration options. As well as a functioning circuit breaker panel, the allows the choice of following units:
- BK KFC-225 Autopilot
- BK KR 87 ADF Radio
- Garmin GNS 530 and GNS 430
- GTN 750 / GTN 650 compatibility (from pms50.com and tdssim.com)
- Garmin GMA 340 Audio Panel
- Garmin GTX 330 Transponder
- Garmin GI 106A VOR/LOC/GPS
- EDM 800 Engine Monitor
Additionally, the release features Carenado’s newest, improved iteration of its inbuilt EFB app, which allows toggling of external features, avionics options, etc.
The Carenado CT206G is fully career-mode compatible, and availble exclusively on the MSFS Marketplace for around € 25. With its impressive feature set and eye-candy aesthetics, the CT206G is surely going to be an easy purchase for many a GA enthusiast. A detailed feature list, as well as a video on the plane can be found on the developer’s product page, where you can also find a useful table illustrating configuration options. You can also explore Carenado’s previous releases through our extensive previous reporting on FSNews.
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