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by wulfbindewald
04 Mar 2021, 15:24
Forum: Community projects
Topic: Project FMC simplified for Project Airbus
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Re: Project FMC simplified for Project Airbus

Yes, but unfortunately there are no informations from Francois since a couple of months.

Wulf
by wulfbindewald
07 Jul 2020, 07:56
Forum: Community projects
Topic: Project FMC simplified for Project Airbus
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Re: Project FMC simplified for Project Airbus

I got stuck on CLB on my last flight. Once this happened to me on a flight during climb, because I forgot to define first step FL. Is there any way to force the FMC into the next or previous flight phase? I´m not aware to be able to jump between flight phases. Maybe Francois knows more. IMO only ne...
by wulfbindewald
03 Jul 2020, 08:09
Forum: Community projects
Topic: Project FMC simplified for Project Airbus
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Re: Project FMC simplified for Project Airbus

New update on this issue. It is funny that I'm having problems turning on the A/P, the FD and the communication panel only in the A320 CFM (both with and without sharklets). All the other models work perfectly fine. I really don't know what could be the error, because the A320 IAE works just fine a...
by wulfbindewald
28 Jun 2020, 06:58
Forum: Community projects
Topic: Project FMC simplified for Project Airbus
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Re: Project FMC simplified for Project Airbus

Just guessing.....have you declared the new XMLTools64.dll too? This file resides in the dll.xml file in the AppData/Roaming/Microsoft/FSX folder, but unfortunately I do not know where it is located in P3D.
by wulfbindewald
26 Jun 2020, 04:57
Forum: Community projects
Topic: Project FMC simplified for Project Airbus
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Re: Project FMC simplified for Project Airbus

Prepar3d 64bit requires modified gauges. The basic PA32x panel is developed for 32bit. It is mandatory to download and install the basic full pack A32x panel V2.0 version at first e.g. from AVSIM. Then you might update it to the latest panel v2.10. The "Modules" folder within the basic ful...
by wulfbindewald
25 May 2020, 10:59
Forum: Community projects
Topic: Project FMC simplified for Project Airbus
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Re: Project FMC simplified for Project Airbus

A32x panel V2.0: The A32x aircraft models are generally the basic PA models from 2011. Only the A320_CFM model is updated in 2017 and include the visibility from the outer Cockpit section, looking from the VC. I examplary checked the new A320 and A321 sharklet models which show the outer Cockpit whi...
by wulfbindewald
25 May 2020, 09:23
Forum: Community projects
Topic: Project FMC simplified for Project Airbus
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Re: Project FMC simplified for Project Airbus

It is unlikely that any PA aircraft model and its hardcoded lights will be changed in the future, as far as I know.
Furthermore there are new A32x aircraft models with sharklets available, wich all include hardcoded lights again, see post 25 Mar 2020.
by wulfbindewald
24 May 2020, 20:12
Forum: Community projects
Topic: Project FMC simplified for Project Airbus
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Re: Project FMC simplified for Project Airbus

".....Updating the A319 and the A320 ...."
The valid aircraft models A318 to A321 are included within the basic pack V2.0 and there are no doubled nav lights on each wing tip on my end. Which updating do you refer to?
by wulfbindewald
23 May 2020, 04:02
Forum: Community projects
Topic: Project FMC simplified for Project Airbus
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Re: Project FMC simplified for Project Airbus

Try rename the new "A32x_XML_Sounds.gau" to "A32x_Sounds.gau".
by wulfbindewald
22 May 2020, 16:03
Forum: Community projects
Topic: Project FMC simplified for Project Airbus
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Re: Project FMC simplified for Project Airbus

Prepar3d 64bit requires modified gauges. The basic PA32x panel is developed for 32bit. - It is mandatory to download and install the basic A32x V2.0 version at first e.g. from AVSIM. Then you might update to panel v2.02, see post from FDD_fr, 01.Apr.2020 in this forum. - Finally go to the basic pack...
by wulfbindewald
25 Mar 2020, 17:06
Forum: Community projects
Topic: Project FMC simplified for Project Airbus
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Re: Project FMC simplified for Project Airbus

Thanks to Francois, who provided an examplary aircraft data set for the A320 CFM sharklet version including an Easyjet livery in this forum, see mail 5043: http://www.pilote-virtuel.com/viewtopic.php?id=39706&p=202 Please locate the aircraft data set into the SimObjects/Airplanes folder as usual...
by wulfbindewald
01 Dec 2019, 06:56
Forum: Community projects
Topic: Project FMC simplified for Project Airbus
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Re: Project FMC simplified for Project Airbus

I have read that you have omitted the course knob because the ILS intercept is automatic - but the course-indicator should have the same heading as the ILS approach. Now it has a constant heading of 340 degrees. The ILS course can be toggled on the pedestal. An automatic ILS course recognition and ...
by wulfbindewald
11 Nov 2019, 06:19
Forum: Community projects
Topic: Project FMC simplified for Project Airbus
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Re: Project FMC simplified for Project Airbus

"...previous version of panel...". Which version do you mean? V1.xx or 2.0 beta?
If you mean v1.xx then make sure to remove all existing A32x panel files prior to the new V2.01 installation.
by wulfbindewald
10 Nov 2019, 11:31
Forum: Community projects
Topic: Project FMC simplified for Project Airbus
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Re: Project FMC simplified for Project Airbus

Flap hande in 3D cocpit, does not return to the zero position in manual manipulation with mouse, and keyboard knob retract fully dont work after landing! In the previous version of the panel, this worked! It's normal or bug? The actual flap positions are working fine in the panel & aircraft acc...
by wulfbindewald
09 Nov 2019, 13:09
Forum: Community projects
Topic: Project FMC simplified for Project Airbus
Replies: 3340
Views: 3189224

Re: Project FMC simplified for Project Airbus

Flyer10 wrote:
09 Nov 2019, 12:34
There doesn't seem to be an ini for A32x_XML_Sounds.gau so is this why I get no callouts on p3dv4?
Strange, because I found the A32x_Sounds.ini file in my "PA A32x_Common" folder.
by wulfbindewald
06 Nov 2019, 11:29
Forum: Community projects
Topic: Project FMC simplified for Project Airbus
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Views: 3189224

Re: Project FMC simplified for Project Airbus

-Is there a way to save these knob's statuses (max light) or do I have to turn on the screens manually everytime I load the plane from now on? Never had these issues in the versions 1.xx Please make sure that each glass panel brightness is at 100% (or your favourite value) and save the aircraft fli...
by wulfbindewald
04 Nov 2019, 07:53
Forum: Community projects
Topic: Project FMC simplified for Project Airbus
Replies: 3340
Views: 3189224

Re: Project FMC simplified for Project Airbus

katana wrote:
02 Nov 2019, 07:46
I removed the old installation completely
Please check that any old Gauge "xxFD-FMC.CAB" , valid for the old panels v1, is also removed in the FSX/Gauges folder. This might confuse panel v2.
by wulfbindewald
24 Oct 2019, 09:51
Forum: Community projects
Topic: Project FMC simplified for Project Airbus
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Re: Project FMC simplified for Project Airbus

I have the DLL and the declaration is ok in my dll.xml file. I have the TCAS gauge and right declaration in panel.cfg file, but I never saw on my ND an effect of TCAS warning. I guess you have checked the corresponding declaration in the [TRUSTED] section. The TCAS works currently (visual&sound...
by wulfbindewald
22 Oct 2019, 05:16
Forum: Community projects
Topic: Project FMC simplified for Project Airbus
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Views: 3189224

Re: Project FMC simplified for Project Airbus

So, I think that I have a problem on my computer with TrafficRadar that doesn't work. Maybe I have forgot to do something.....but not effect on my TCAS.... I have the TrafficRadar.dll line in my FSX.cfg, so the file is correctly installed. But mayb another action to do ...... ? Does it require a sp...
by wulfbindewald
16 Jun 2019, 09:08
Forum: Community projects
Topic: Project FMC simplified for Project Airbus
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Views: 3189224

Re: Project FMC simplified for Project Airbus

The FMS should be activated after switching on the electric and ADIRS activitaion. Cold start: Go to the overhead panel and BAT switch on, APU START swich on, APU/GEN switch on, DISPLAY SYS switch on for ADIRS activation, push FMS INIT. Current panel version is 2.0i, displayed on the top of the orig...
by wulfbindewald
25 May 2019, 17:56
Forum: Community projects
Topic: Project FMC simplified for Project Airbus
Replies: 3340
Views: 3189224

Re: Project FMC simplified for Project Airbus

My response refer to A32x panel version 2.0j, sim FSX. - VC Flickering after switch on beacon lights: Known issue, but still unsolved. Workaround: Switch on the Ovhd Integ LT at last. - Manually arm spoilers in the VC: Move the speed brake lever arm with the mouse. BTW the armed spoiler is coded to ...
by wulfbindewald
23 May 2019, 20:30
Forum: Community projects
Topic: Project FMC simplified for Project Airbus
Replies: 3340
Views: 3189224

Re: Project FMC simplified for Project Airbus

VC brightness at day: The dome lights are used to additionally illuminate the whole VC. If you feel they are too bright, then you may change manually the location from the corresponding dome light in the Aircraft.cfg. in the section [LIGHTS], where you can vary the light point x-coordinates =A/C lon...
by wulfbindewald
23 May 2019, 17:28
Forum: Community projects
Topic: Project FMC simplified for Project Airbus
Replies: 3340
Views: 3189224

Re: Project FMC simplified for Project Airbus

HI, I can't get the " # " button to work in the FMC. It doesn't let me push it. Others seem to work fine. Nice job btw. Is there any solution? Thanks. I'm using that 2.0 version that had a download link on this page and also downloaded and installed the updated common files from this page...
by wulfbindewald
16 Jan 2019, 17:20
Forum: Community projects
Topic: Project FMC simplified for Project Airbus
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Re: Project FMC simplified for Project Airbus

There is written in Bjoern´s Trafficradar readme, see older fork version 2.0 under 5. Transponder/TCAS panel: "......The "Above - Below" switch will filter the TCAS contacts on the ND, only displaying planes above (and slightly below) or below (and slightly above) the aircraft......&q...
by wulfbindewald
30 Dec 2018, 11:20
Forum: Community projects
Topic: Project FMC simplified for Project Airbus
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Re: Project FMC simplified for Project Airbus

PA A319_IAE panel 2.0h: As requested enclosed three pics approaching KSEA Seattle to RWY 16L. TCAS is active and displays a warning sign from one aircraft which approaches (parallel) to RWY 16C.

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by wulfbindewald
28 Dec 2018, 22:31
Forum: Community projects
Topic: Project FMC simplified for Project Airbus
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Views: 3189224

Re: Project FMC simplified for Project Airbus

Hello, There is a new GPWS sound pack provided by Bjorn, in the v2.0 version. Hi, sorry if this is a silly question, but where can I find v2.0? I downloaded the mega pack that is currently on Rikooo. Many thanks Francois´ updated a full A32x family panel pack v2.0h and this can be downloaded as des...
by wulfbindewald
19 Nov 2018, 21:04
Forum: Community projects
Topic: Project FMC simplified for Project Airbus
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Re: Project FMC simplified for Project Airbus

Hi, i'm found this wonderful project, thank you developers, but i read many post of airports update and no there brazilians here? we have only two airports, there news update here or just 2 sbsp and sbgl? There are current not more brazilian airports created in the FD_FMC. All related informations ...
by wulfbindewald
03 Nov 2018, 10:20
Forum: Community projects
Topic: Project FMC simplified for Project Airbus
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Re: Project FMC simplified for Project Airbus

Hi Francois,
good to know you are back and I wish you all the best for the future.
I think "health recovery" is now prio 1....

Wulf
by wulfbindewald
30 Jul 2018, 07:08
Forum: Community projects
Topic: Project FMC simplified for Project Airbus
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Views: 3189224

Re: Project FMC simplified for Project Airbus

Prosdocimo wrote:
29 Jul 2018, 18:52
I did a test, you are right! It can land also with one AP button on
Edit: AP1 land and APPR button on includes currently the flare characteristic with smooth touch down too with panel 2.0G.
The aim was that this auto landing with flare will only be achievable with AP1+AP2. Francois to be asked....
by wulfbindewald
29 Jul 2018, 09:29
Forum: Community projects
Topic: Project FMC simplified for Project Airbus
Replies: 3340
Views: 3189224

Re: Project FMC simplified for Project Airbus

Edit: post canceled
by wulfbindewald
28 Jul 2018, 11:41
Forum: Community projects
Topic: Project FMC simplified for Project Airbus
Replies: 3340
Views: 3189224

Re: Project FMC simplified for Project Airbus

Flyer10 wrote:
28 Jul 2018, 11:14
I can still autoland with only 1 AP pressed in 2.0G, which file is the new code in? I want to make sure that it is copied across. Thanks.
I recommend to install the full panjel 2.0G in one step, not partial to avoid compatibilty risks and I think the installation is much easier.
by wulfbindewald
25 Jul 2018, 21:29
Forum: Community projects
Topic: Project FMC simplified for Project Airbus
Replies: 3340
Views: 3189224

Re: Project FMC simplified for Project Airbus

Hi Wulf, i had the same problem. I don't remember the fix, but just compare the electrical section in aircraft.cfg between A320cfm and an other airbus were things are ok. The first number should be 0 for all the entries if i recall well.... Thanks, you nailed it. The line "avionics_bus = 1 , 1...
by wulfbindewald
25 Jul 2018, 08:38
Forum: Community projects
Topic: Project FMC simplified for Project Airbus
Replies: 3340
Views: 3189224

Re: Project FMC simplified for Project Airbus

A32x panel 2.0G: The frequencies are not displayed in the A320_CFM VC radio stack. All other aircraft versions A318, A319, A320_IAE and A321 work fine, see examplary pic below. - The VC model is for all versions the same, so this should not be the culprit. - I checked the model.cfg from the A320_CFM...
by wulfbindewald
23 Jul 2018, 15:11
Forum: Community projects
Topic: Project FMC simplified for Project Airbus
Replies: 3340
Views: 3189224

Re: Project FMC simplified for Project Airbus

Prosdocimo wrote:
23 Jul 2018, 14:07
Autoland is only available when both AP buttons are on.
yep, at least since panel 2.0G.
by wulfbindewald
23 Jul 2018, 13:24
Forum: Community projects
Topic: Project FMC simplified for Project Airbus
Replies: 3340
Views: 3189224

Re: Project FMC simplified for Project Airbus

I recommend to install the latest panel 2.0G, see Francois´mail from 13. May 2018. Then further discussions might be easier. I agree, that the joystick command AXIS_FLAPS_SET does not work with the panel coding (jet).
by wulfbindewald
22 Jul 2018, 09:57
Forum: Community projects
Topic: Project FMC simplified for Project Airbus
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Views: 3189224

Re: Project FMC simplified for Project Airbus

I found that the speed changes from a defined value during approach e.g. 180K to 0 (at FAF) instead of the coded value ~160/140K on final. I have not recognized this prob in earlier panel versions. I guess there is a conflict between the flap setting panel code e.g. when I use my Saitek throttle fl...
by wulfbindewald
21 Jul 2018, 08:36
Forum: Community projects
Topic: Project FMC simplified for Project Airbus
Replies: 3340
Views: 3189224

Re: Project FMC simplified for Project Airbus

I found that the speed changes from a defined value during approach e.g. 180K to 0 (at FAF) instead of the coded value ~160/140K on final. I have not recognized this prob in earlier panel versions. I guess there is a conflict between the flap setting panel code e.g. when I use my Saitek throttle fla...
by wulfbindewald
20 Jul 2018, 20:30
Forum: Community projects
Topic: Project FMC simplified for Project Airbus
Replies: 3340
Views: 3189224

Re: Project FMC simplified for Project Airbus

Prosdocimo wrote:
20 Jul 2018, 18:50
Hi, I landed in Brindisi LIBR. I selected rwy 32 approach but I found Vapp 0 ! Could you please check? Thanks!
Which STAR and concrete RWY 32 approach?
by wulfbindewald
03 Jun 2018, 15:36
Forum: Community projects
Topic: Project FMC simplified for Project Airbus
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Re: Project FMC simplified for Project Airbus

Bjoern wrote:
03 Jun 2018, 14:16
By the way: When was the last airport databse update?
The latest AIRAC update on the homepage is dated April 7th.
yes.
by wulfbindewald
27 May 2018, 10:20
Forum: Community projects
Topic: Project FMC simplified for Project Airbus
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Re: Project FMC simplified for Project Airbus

Hi Abdullah, I repeated your defined flight from OJAI (No SID chosen) to HESH (DELMA RWY 22L STAR), Approach: RNAV RWY 22L without any prob with panel 2.0G and A320_IAE, HSEH is FSX default (no add. scenery). Everything is as expected, but I recommend to use the hold pattern at IAF HS425 to avoid ex...
by wulfbindewald
27 May 2018, 05:31
Forum: Community projects
Topic: Project FMC simplified for Project Airbus
Replies: 3340
Views: 3189224

Re: Project FMC simplified for Project Airbus

2nd flight notices: 1- When I was in flight, the panel suddenly lags. I can't click on any button in cockpit, but the screen still active. I made a manual landing because this. I can't change anything in FMS, it completly freezes! Please tell us which airport (ICAO), arrival and approach you have s...
by wulfbindewald
26 May 2018, 06:01
Forum: Community projects
Topic: Project FMC simplified for Project Airbus
Replies: 3340
Views: 3189224

Re: Project FMC simplified for Project Airbus

The std. hold pattern tracks are described in the "[EN] FreeNav DB Group Manual v4.15.pdf", chapter B1.4, and to be find in the freenavdbgroup.com download section. IMO the above mentioned pattern is a right turn inbound pattern and coded as ...,1,2,172,352,60 (e.g. for 60s) in the appropr...
by wulfbindewald
23 May 2018, 18:39
Forum: Community projects
Topic: Project FMC simplified for Project Airbus
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Views: 3189224

Re: Project FMC simplified for Project Airbus

I have a question: If an airport has RNAV transitions, should I put it in the procedure? I am not sure, what you mean as there are different "RNAV transitions" during a flight cycle. May be one concrete chart example and pic would be helpfull and a short description how you want to define...
by wulfbindewald
23 May 2018, 06:29
Forum: Community projects
Topic: Project FMC simplified for Project Airbus
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Re: Project FMC simplified for Project Airbus

Hi Wulf, I realized that in your Mcdu I can read "version 2.0 beta G". I don't in my installation, but I installed the last Françoise 2.0G from his link. I only put my textures. What's wrong in your opinion? This is strange, because I did not change anything at first within the eight new ...
by wulfbindewald
21 May 2018, 06:12
Forum: Community projects
Topic: Project FMC simplified for Project Airbus
Replies: 3340
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Re: Project FMC simplified for Project Airbus

Hi Bjoern, based on your 2.0G hotfix from 20.05 at 13:13. I interpreted your installation description as follows. - To throw both new xml files "A32x_MCDU_2D.xml" and "A32x_MCDU_VC.xml" and the .bmp files into the existing A32xFD-FMC folder. - To delete the existing file "A3...
by wulfbindewald
20 May 2018, 10:06
Forum: Community projects
Topic: Project FMC simplified for Project Airbus
Replies: 3340
Views: 3189224

Re: Project FMC simplified for Project Airbus

panel 2.0G: MCDU 2d popup with background_color=10,20,30 and one pic for the basic soln 0,0, for reference.
Bjoerns MCDU hotfix from 17.May corresponds to the 10,20,30 visual appearance on my end, therfore not explictly shown.

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by wulfbindewald
19 May 2018, 07:48
Forum: Community projects
Topic: Project FMC simplified for Project Airbus
Replies: 3340
Views: 3189224

Re: Project FMC simplified for Project Airbus

Bjoern, I was talking about MCDU popup window. The console Mcdu is fine. I tested again the lights. I cannot turn on panel lights without touching dome lights switch. I must have dome lights on DIM position to automatically have panel lights. And turning it to BRT i have dome light. Why is there th...
by wulfbindewald
19 May 2018, 06:42
Forum: Community projects
Topic: Project FMC simplified for Project Airbus
Replies: 3340
Views: 3189224

Re: Project FMC simplified for Project Airbus

The only small error I could find in the modified MCDU gauge is in line 620. "A32x_MCDU_W.bmp" should be "A32x_MCDU_O.bmp", but this has absolutely nothing to do with the gauge background! I have no line indications in the xml file. I found in total 2 "A32x_MCDU_W.bmp"...
by wulfbindewald
16 May 2018, 08:46
Forum: Community projects
Topic: Project FMC simplified for Project Airbus
Replies: 3340
Views: 3189224

Re: Project FMC simplified for Project Airbus

About MCDU, i put background_color=10,20,30 to remove its transparency. This line needs to be put in [window07] field in panel.cfg for each aircraft The line "backgound_color=..." in [window07] already exists. Just change the numbers from 0,0,0 to 10,20,30 as stated above. Thanks Prosdoci...
by wulfbindewald
15 May 2018, 08:45
Forum: Community projects
Topic: Project FMC simplified for Project Airbus
Replies: 3340
Views: 3189224

Re: Project FMC simplified for Project Airbus

The popup MCDU in the VC can be shown with keyboard commands too. The new MCDU since beta 2.0 and the old style MCDU panel are available:

new MCDU: shift+8
old style MCDU: shift+7