I had to reinstall FX Steam from the discs. Can't get a 172 with Garmin panel it  shows up in sim objects airplane list , but not in the "select aircraft " inventory.  HELP !

 

 

Make sure the C172 aircraft.cfg has the following entry:

 

[fltsim.4]
title=Cessna Skyhawk 172SP G1000
sim=Cessna172SP
model=G1000
panel=G1000
sound=
texture=G1000
kb_checklists=Cessna172SP_check
kb_reference=Cessna172SP_ref
atc_id=N700MS
atc_id_color=0xffffffff
ui_manufacturer="Cessna"
ui_type="C172SP Skyhawk G1000"
ui_variation=" Glass Cockpit"
ui_typerole="Single Engine Prop"
ui_createdby="Microsoft Corporation"
description="A stable and trustworthy plane, most pilots have logged at least a few hours in a Cessna 172, since it's the most widely available aircraft in the rental fleet, and is used by most flight schools. Since the first prototype was completed in 1955, more than 35,000 C172s have been produced, making it the world's most popular single-engine plane.  One of Cessna's first tricycle-gear airplanes, the 172 quickly became the favorite of a growing class of business pilots.  Its reliability and easy handling (along with thoughtful engineering and structural updates) have ensured its continued popularity for decades."

 

Make sure you have a folder under C172 entitled:  model.g1000 and panel.G1000 and texture.G1000.

 

Best regards,

.. and make sure you have "Show all Variations" set..