I am thinking about getting the Carenado 172 or 182 to replace the default C172, but I wonder why there is a price difference between the two. The 172 costs $ 26,95 and the 182 costs $ 19,95. Does the 172 offer so much more...?EDIT:And btw what is the main difference between the C182 Skylane and the C182Q...?

And btw what is the main difference between the C182 Skylane and the C182Q...?

The 182RG has retractable gear, the Q has fixed gear (lower insurance premiums :( ) .

I am thinking about getting the Carenado 172 or 182 to replace the default C172

Another option is to upgrade the avionics in the 172, if the cockpit experience is what you are after.The Reality XP Flightline T gauge set can be had for $29.95.

The 182RG has retractable gear, the Q has fixed gear (lower insurance premiums :( ) .

Ah, well, in that case I think I'll get the 182RG: having to take care of the gear gives me something extra to do. :( And in the 182RG I have to take care of the prop too, something you won't have to do in the C172. And I don't mind having a (simple) AP, so... And another thing: I can use HD texture from Orbx for the 182RG, which is another nice thing (specially since it is black, which could have been a reason for me to get the 182Q, but not anymore!).Upgrading the C172 with new gauges costs more and the difference isn't big enough for me... But thanks for the tip! :(