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- 29 Mar 2015, 19:13
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Re: Project FMC simplified for Project Airbus
Hi Francois, A320 Panel 0,91: During a common flight with FMC I recognized during the cruise phase that the FMC is showing red alerted numbers in the "take-off" slide and the corresponding warning text at the bottom. Although this FMC page describes settings in the past it is strange. The ...
- 29 Mar 2015, 08:49
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What do you think of the new Throttles code ? It is the closest of the Real Airbus. I have not coded only the "0" crank, because on a real Airbus, when you set your throttles on "0", that desactivates A/THR. But if your joystick throttle has some potentiometer interference, that...
- 29 Mar 2015, 07:02
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Now, you know why you 64b OS requires 16 GB of RAM to works !!!! :D :D :D and each variables takes 2 more place in an 64b OS than a 32b OS. My windows fills 190 Mo of RAM 8-) I hope this will not be the reason for future OOM´s. Otherwise I´ll change the A32x_autopilot.xml back to the previous one. ...
- 29 Mar 2015, 06:44
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Hello, I have changed the code to a classic syntax, that must be working with all Windows XML parser; Can test the new version, with the 2 small trailing "0" on the V/S reading of the AP The A32x_autopilot(b) version now works fine with the 2 small trailing "0". About the Gear a...
- 28 Mar 2015, 21:07
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Re: Project FMC simplified for Project Airbus
Try to put this previous version of the Autopilot gauge : http://freenavdbgroup.com/Temp/A32x_autopilot.zip A320 panel autopilot: This previous A32x_autopilot.xml works fine again and the V/S digit size has not changed as awaited. VSI on PFD: The new moving V/S digits works fine. I don't have MSXML...
- 28 Mar 2015, 18:48
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Re: Project FMC simplified for Project Airbus
Thanks for the panel beta 0,90 update, Francois.
Spot Check A320CFM : One issue found that AP knobs and gauges are not displayed. Anything to be specifically to be condidered?
Wulf
Spot Check A320CFM : One issue found that AP knobs and gauges are not displayed. Anything to be specifically to be condidered?
Wulf
- 27 Mar 2015, 07:28
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Re: Project FMC simplified for Project Airbus
For Info: The new engine sounds "sound.CFM.zip" and "sound.IAE.zip" are available in the freenavdbgroup.com in the download section.The320Pilot wrote:I can hear the spooling up of the engines of the final FD-FMC A320! Yes!
- 26 Mar 2015, 18:51
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Re: Project FMC simplified for Project Airbus
Very impressing and an excellent job done, Francois. Now waiting for ...... patiently the final A320 panel update.
Wulf
Wulf
- 25 Mar 2015, 21:01
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Re: Project FMC simplified for Project Airbus
I have grouped the gauges that will be common to all aircraft with FD-FMC, and separate the files which must be adapted for each aircraft. THis is a manner to simplify my future work on other aircrafts. Be patient. Francois This sounds fine, Francois. No prob at all as we can already use the A320 w...
- 24 Mar 2015, 21:26
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Re: Project FMC simplified for Project Airbus
Thanks for clarification, Francois.
I am open to test the new configured panel. Maybe it makes sence to let us test again before final delivery to avoid unintended new bugs in the final version.
Cheers,
Wulf
I am open to test the new configured panel. Maybe it makes sence to let us test again before final delivery to avoid unintended new bugs in the final version.
Cheers,
Wulf
- 24 Mar 2015, 18:46
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Re: Project FMC simplified for Project Airbus
Hi Francois,
for Your attention: The new A32x_autopilot .xml does not work properly. Only part of the instruments and gauges are displayed. I recognized, that the old xml file from panel 0,8 (51Kb) is larger than the new one (48Kb), although the new one has got add. programming lines .
Wulf
for Your attention: The new A32x_autopilot .xml does not work properly. Only part of the instruments and gauges are displayed. I recognized, that the old xml file from panel 0,8 (51Kb) is larger than the new one (48Kb), although the new one has got add. programming lines .
Wulf
- 22 Mar 2015, 16:10
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Re: Project FMC simplified for Project Airbus
fdd_fr: You can download the updated autopilot gauge if you want test : http://freenavdbgroup.com/download/divers/A32x_autopilot.zip Hi Francois, please keep in mind that the latest panel delivery A320 panel 0,8 included a .CAB file only, so test is more difficult and might lead to unforeseen mistak...
- 21 Mar 2015, 20:58
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Re: Project FMC simplified for Project Airbus
Francois, I found that the radio panel button in VC is hard to change the first digits frequency. If you put the pointer on the button, it only changes the decimals and not the values before the decimal. I tried to move the pointer around, but only one time I was able to change it properly. So mayb...
- 21 Mar 2015, 20:07
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Re: Project FMC simplified for Project Airbus
Updated airports : - SPZO - CUZCO (v4.01) I added the waypoint which has a altitude constraint during RWY 28 appraoch. Thanks Wulf ! Can you try it ? Hi Francois, thanks for the update. Just made one spot check and the altitude steps down including the adjusted speeds work well and balanced :) One ...
- 21 Mar 2015, 16:19
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Hi, I'd like change a little bit the eyepoint position in A320. To me it's too much advanced on the windshield and I cannot monitor displays and see outside the runway approaching. Maybe I could also change zoom factor. In aircraft.cfg file the eyepoint is at 49.22074, -1.73061, 4.355627 Which of t...
- 20 Mar 2015, 18:31
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Hi Francois, recently You reported an scenery elevation problem with Cuzco X from Aerosoft. If there is still a prob I recommend to uncheck all sceneries in the scenery library (with exception of ORBX FTX, because proven conflict free for South America). If this does not help it is helpfull to look ...
- 18 Mar 2015, 21:41
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Re: Project FMC simplified for Project Airbus
Edit : Wulf, Can you tell me if Cusco files are ok with your aerosoft scenery ? thanks ! François Hi Francois, Aerosoft SPZO Cuzco: Just made a spot check from one selected SID RWY10 and one STAR RWY28 Approach. The defined RWY28 approaches should all have an additional intermediate waypoint betwee...
- 08 Mar 2015, 16:11
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Re: Project FMC simplified for Project Airbus
Hi Wulf, I will realize SPZO and also La Paz. 2 challenging airports. I have the Aerosoft scenry for Cuzco, and It bug on my computer. If I don't save the flight just before approaching airport, Runway is under ground. Have you the same problem ? Thanks in advance, Francois. I have not any prob wit...
- 08 Mar 2015, 11:48
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Hi there, enclosed a scenery pic from a SPZO Cuzco approach RWY28 for those simmers who prefer challanging approach w/o ILS .... in reality for special authorized pilots only. Several SIDs for RWY10 and STARs for RWY28 are available. The Cuzco X scenery from AS is well made with a sloping runway. Wu...
- 07 Mar 2015, 17:08
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@ Wulf I am overful of work; I know that you want new approaches on KPSP; If I send to you my EXCEL datasheet and the charts of the airport, do you want to try to add your approach ? Francois Hi Francois, don´t worry. The current KPSP approaches are sufficient for now and can be optimized later on....
- 28 Feb 2015, 15:39
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How did you make those red squares appear in FSX? Or did you made them yourself? The 3D visualization tool of NAV1 or NAV2 vectors is embedded in the FSX default menu. --> 3D Display VOR/ILS radiants in FSX on any airport: Open a free flight, go to "aircraft" in the menu on top of the scr...
- 28 Feb 2015, 11:59
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SKCL: ILS RWY01 G/S visualization in FSX default
Wulf
Wulf
- 22 Feb 2015, 16:22
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Re: Project FMC simplified for Project Airbus
Hi Francois, - A320 panel beta 0,8: When using the speed brakes during appproach (AP and FMC activated) the speed brakes will fully extend. I have read in a another forum that the speed brakes in real A319/320 aircraft only extend 1/2 in AP mode, not fully extended. Is this limitation adoptable to y...
- 21 Feb 2015, 17:45
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Re: Project FMC simplified for Project Airbus
Hi Francois,
the new Version KPSP 4.01 embedded in "FD_FMC airports pack V4 02212015" does not rename the RNAV adress,
please see the screen pic below. As usual for Your attention.
Wulf
the new Version KPSP 4.01 embedded in "FD_FMC airports pack V4 02212015" does not rename the RNAV adress,
please see the screen pic below. As usual for Your attention.
Wulf
- 18 Feb 2015, 17:52
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Hi Francois, thanks for the KPSP STAR updates. It works. only formular: You wrote "......now "RNAV BALDI" is called "RNAV BALDI.PSP" (and there are 2 "RNAV BALDI.PSP", according your arrival direction......" This a bit confusing when selecting the RNAV. Why no...
- 15 Feb 2015, 19:42
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Hi Francois, FD_FMC airports pack V4 02142015: 2 probs found in KPSP Palm Springs for Your attention, : STAR... RNAV TRM ok STAR... RNAV BALDI does not work and corrupts the basic flightplan STAR... RNAV PSP adopts input from BALDI, but not intended here Approach RNAV-Y for RWY31L: The waypoints HIX...
- 14 Feb 2015, 13:58
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Re: Project FMC simplified for Project Airbus
Hi Francois,
could You please update the new complete AIRAC file pack, as usual, in the freenavdbgroup too. Thanks!
The 2 new RNP RNAV26 approach maps from PAJN seem to be identical.
Wulf
could You please update the new complete AIRAC file pack, as usual, in the freenavdbgroup too. Thanks!
The 2 new RNP RNAV26 approach maps from PAJN seem to be identical.
Wulf
- 13 Feb 2015, 16:28
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Hi Francois, thanks again for your effort for the PAJN update and the new KMRY. If You intend to create airports in other countries e.g. Southamerica I suggest besides Lima and La Paz - SEQM new Quito airport in Ecuador, deep valley location, offset landing - SCEL Santiago de Chile, hub - SPZO Cuzco...
- 09 Feb 2015, 11:31
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Hi Francois, PAKT: Ok, then as a consequence an approach from W or N to RWY11 should be traditional w/o STAR. PAJN: Did You already considered the official updated transition SEYMAR (STVNS already included) from RNP RNAV RWY26, which makes transitions from the west more feasible? Any further airport...
- 07 Feb 2015, 17:52
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Hi Francois, the STAR defintion at Ketchikan PAKT may be corrected as the intersection for all defined RWY11 approaches are related to the VOR ANN located in the south. May be the STAR intersection waypoint DOOZI will be better for the entry from the N and W .... I guess VOR LVD is too far away. For...
- 25 Jan 2015, 10:43
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Hi Francois, some feedback for Your attention: FD_FMC airports pack V4 01242015 feedback regarding CYYJ and KJAC STARs -- CYYJ - formal correction request http://fsfiles.org/flightsimshotsv2/images/2015/01/25/UCTAR.jpg -- KJAC - the descent phase 300 to 220 knts from the selected star is too abrupt ...
- 20 Jan 2015, 19:00
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Re: Project FMC simplified for Project Airbus
My wingtip lights do not work! Neither the red or green navigation lights, nor the strobe lights. Just made a crosscheck examplary in the A320 CFM beta 0,8. The nav lights and callouts V1, VR, V2 are working well. I recommend to delete the panel folder and to copy the beta 0,8 panel again and cross...
- 18 Jan 2015, 16:19
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Info: The current AIRAC file in the freenavdbgroup download section is the old file: FD_FMC airports pack V4 01092015.zip
- 12 Jan 2015, 21:55
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Hi there, enclosed one pic descending to PAJN Juneau with A320, panel 0,77q, which I want to share with You. Approach to PAJN with RNP RNAV Rwy26 / Scenery ORBX fullterrain SAK + PAJN airport scenery / REX soft clouds / FSX DX10. Thanks to Francois for his great work! Wulf http://fsfiles.org/flights...
- 10 Jan 2015, 23:28
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Hi Francois, thanks at first for your effort. a) FD_FMC PASI 4.0: just made a spot check from a shorter haul flight from PAKT to PASI via BIORKA and RWY11 (daily Alaska Airlines trip). The flight plan and all SID-STARS-approach legs look reasonable, but there is an issue, which I could not solve: Af...
- 08 Jan 2015, 22:07
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Hi Francois, for Your attention, please see a further map for the Alaska Airlines RNP special approach at KPSP Palm Springs, RNAV RWY 13R via entry MORON. This map on page 7 should ~ correspond to the map from your previous mail. It would be great to include this as an alternative approach from the ...
- 06 Jan 2015, 18:49
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Hi Francois, one airport in Alaska is "more" difficult to land: PAPG Petersburg, one daily Alaska Airlines´stop in the southwest region from Alsaka. Do you have any special RNP approach map(s) for RWY 05 (appoach from the west, tricky between mountains), which are used from Alaska Airlines...
- 04 Jan 2015, 18:45
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Hi Francois, you wrote "....that Alaska Airlines use also a special RNP approach for KPSP Palms Springs, but I have some difficulties to read the picture (low resolution). If someone can find this chart, I will can add to the KPSP data.....". If made some Google invest but I have only foun...
- 04 Jan 2015, 10:51
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Hi Wulf, In real life, there is no STAR at PAJN. Arrivals are always by radar vectoring by the ATC. ..... About PAJN, a friend has found a "no offcial" approach to the runway 26, which is reserved to the Alask Airlines pilots. I will add this approach next weekend. Hi Francois, is this sp...
- 28 Dec 2014, 10:29
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What are the airports that you will like we add to the database in priority ? In Canada and USA the following airports are highly appreciated as for most of them additional free- and payware airport sceneries are available and attractive: KBZN Gallatin Bozeman Yellowstone KPSP Palm Springs KMRY Mon...
- 27 Dec 2014, 23:18
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Re: Project FMC simplified for Project Airbus
Hi Francois, just checked the A318 beta in a middle hop from Helena Rgl. to Jackson Hole KJAC using FMC and the flight and approach sequence runs as expected. For your attention: During approach shortly before auto landing the speed is reduced below the required landing speed due to the sluggish aut...
- 26 Dec 2014, 17:00
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Re: Project FMC simplified for Project Airbus
Thanks, Francois, for this new A318 pack; a wonderfull X-Mas gift! This pack contains only the aircraft with a decdicated version of FD-FMC. So, to work, you must have already installed the Pack A320 FD-FMC, because it use the same Dll modules: - For FSX and P3D version 1.x : XMLTools.dll - For P3D ...
- 29 Nov 2014, 14:34
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For all users : A great news : Tom Aguilo has realized the version 2.0 of XMLTools.dll. This new version include LoggerX.dll , so if you use FSX, you can now replace XMLVars.dll or XMLTools.dll v1.0 and LoggerX.dll by this new version of XMLTools.dll. this new DLL is a all in one ! If you want use ...
- 27 Nov 2014, 17:29
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Re: Project FMC simplified for Project Airbus
Hi Francois, panel_0,77p using FMC: During short flights below 100Nm, e.g. Sitka PASI to Juneau PAJN (FL120), the automated analysed TOD is much too short. My impression is that the factor of nec. approach distance vs. FL has been reduced below 4.5. Today I have to calculate before descent "my&...
- 25 Nov 2014, 21:37
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Hi Francois,
FD_FMC / Nov.2014 V4 for PAJN:
The STAR approach to PAJN RWY08 e.g. via SRR is shown as a single leg. All intermediate legs between SRR and PAJN are missing. Pls. check, if PAJN SIDs and STARs are ok. AIRAC update from 22.11.2014 implemented.
Wulf
FD_FMC / Nov.2014 V4 for PAJN:
The STAR approach to PAJN RWY08 e.g. via SRR is shown as a single leg. All intermediate legs between SRR and PAJN are missing. Pls. check, if PAJN SIDs and STARs are ok. AIRAC update from 22.11.2014 implemented.
Wulf
- 23 Nov 2014, 21:40
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Re: Project FMC simplified for Project Airbus
Hi Francois,
for Your attention: The FD_FMC folder does not contain the (default) FMC_Path.ini file. For me not a problem as I use the old one, but new guys might be confused.
Wulf
for Your attention: The FD_FMC folder does not contain the (default) FMC_Path.ini file. For me not a problem as I use the old one, but new guys might be confused.
Wulf
- 16 Sep 2014, 14:07
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Re: Project FMC simplified for Project Airbus
link ok, "FD_FMC airports pack V4 09142014.zip" directly loadable.
- 16 Sep 2014, 10:37
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For your attention, Francois: The full pack database within the Free Nav DB group V4....zip file is still not downloadable, only each single airport (ICAO code).
Wulf
Wulf
- 10 Sep 2014, 17:44
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Re: Project FMC simplified for Project Airbus
Hi Francois,
thanks for the explanation. Good to know, where the FMS/FMC limits are. No prob, I am happy again.
Wulf
thanks for the explanation. Good to know, where the FMS/FMC limits are. No prob, I am happy again.
Wulf
- 06 Sep 2014, 17:14
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Re: Project FMC simplified for Project Airbus
Hi Francois, panel 0,77K plus small patch, 16.08.: for training reason I made a trip form A-->B -->C -->D in one flight with only landing and start in B and C w/o engine shut down between. A-->B with FMC ...ok B-->C short hop full manually ...ok C-->D loaded the new corresponding flightplan C-->D, F...