Project Airbus – Talk

Bjoern

I´m missing the ILS capture option during approach to line up and the option for auto-land. Any chance to integrate this again? Maybe an interim soln to define FSX AP to the AP1 switch only and APPR button to AP2... How does the real A320 activate the lining up? Which buttons to be pushed? On the r...

Bjoern

That's nice! Also, is there any possibility to remove the hideous jetheat from the A320 CFM? At least I would prefer that before the wingflex thing. I'm not working from Tom's FSX converted models, so the heat blur won't be in in the first place. Were you doing the winglets or just doing the cockpi...

Bjoern

I hope this isn't a dumb question: why did you remove the wingflex effect in the CFM version? I like seeing the wing bending as the plane changes speed, but anyway, I can live without the wingflex as I do all my flying from the VC, only looking at the exterior model during replays. The non-wingflex...

Bjoern

Interesting tidbit about the strobes. I still don't think that they're supposed to be on prior to entering the active though. If I ever get around to upgrading the overhead, I think I'll untie all switches from any default funtionality so that things like auto strobes can be implemented more easily....

Bjoern

Alright, here's the updated cockpit . Note that this is an almost complete aircraft package (minus repaints, FMC database and AIRAC and sounds) for the A320 CFM and IAE version and built from the most up to date FD-FMC release . (NO A318 (yet)! NO A319 (yet)! NO A321 (yet)!) Getting into details abo...

Bjoern

I finally had time for a test flight and it went fairly well. The new FCU behaved, as did the other things like the TCAS. With Radar Contact, I could even use the FMC and have proper ATC at the same time, with the two exceptions being top of descent and initial approach vectoring. After the handover...

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It's okay,. I ran most files through Diffchecker there weren't too many changes.

Bjoern

Did you modify any files in A320_CFM.cab?
Most files in there are dated 14.03.2017 while those from version 1.59 are dated 02.04.2017.

Bjoern

Your old textures were the ones I had installed when I started the modifications and I do not have time to start all over again with your newer, updated ones. (Textures are your job anyway.)

Bjoern

There's no auto-course as this would have to be managed by the FMC and I'm not sure if François implemented that. But if you look closely, you can see that the second display on the Radio Management Panel is labeled "STBY/CRS". So I've highjacked the "ILS" and "MLS" (th...

Bjoern

New Radio Management Panel, new Audio Control Panel and on the F/O side the new XPDR/TCAS panel. http://i.imgur.com/RwzZs9P.jpg Panel lighting. http://i.imgur.com/galTVVF.jpg Flood lighting. http://i.imgur.com/whrFWrK.jpg Nightscape with the FCU. http://i.imgur.com/SMHPL2j.jpg I went for the older, ...

Bjoern

There's no NEO model. Unless you use one made for AI use.

Noted for later use. I highly suggest giving them their own aircraft.cfg anyway to scale down induced drag.

Huh? I've had to scale the cockpit down, not up. No idea how this would benefit the widebody models at all.

Bjoern

*Sigh* Let's make this clear here and now: a) No interest in the A320neo. b) No interest in the A330 series. c) No interest in the A340 series. d) No interest in the A350 series. e) No interest in the A380. f) Very limited interest in the A300 or A310, but most likely no time. Always, ALWAYS remembe...

Bjoern

I need some info on differences between the models. To make work on the other, exterior models easier, I want to retain as many parts as possible between them. Which is basically the wing, as the fuselages (and engines?) are naturally different. Now, are there any non-obvious differences to look out...

Bjoern

Salut guys. I've recently renewed my interest in the FDD-FMC version of the A320. While the rebuilt cockpit parts are most likely never going to happen (simply too hard to model), I've managed to salvage an earlier model version of the cockpit that didn't look too bad to me. Whhile all parts are sti...

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No. I'm also officially cancelling all further work on the model. For the last weeks, I have tried to remodel the entire sidewall to match the cockpit to the A320's windows and it's just too frustrating to go on. There are absolutely no consistent and/or detailed reference images of the area out the...

Bjoern

It's no problem if you need to take a break. This will give me time to take a look at the panels myself and finish the VC update. Since the cockpit windows are slightly too large in the default A321 VC and resizing the windows didn't quite work out as planned, I have to remodel the entire window are...

Bjoern

Finished the windscreen wipers.

https://youtu.be/iSzMao9rCX8

Bjoern

So tell me what I must do ? Is it because clickspot area change and I must change the gauge code ? Create a new 2D AP gauge ? I wait more information... No, you don't need to create anything new. The actual interaction between autopilot/FMC and 2D or 3D knobs takes place in the VC version of the FC...

Bjoern

Also implemented a working steering tiller (requires the autobrake switch to be engaged as on the real thing) in case someone prefers that over rudder control. By the way: The connection between rudder and nose wheel steering is a default feature of MSFS and can not be disabled at all. Furthermore, ...

Bjoern

Dimmable displays are in. Also shows the ECAM panel and "Terr on ND" button.

Bjoern

Implemented the ECAM control panel. Some buttons can be clicked, but will not do anything since the corresponding ECAM feature is not implemented (yet).

The320Pilot wrote: Could you fix the dark displays during nighttime?

*Sigh*

For the fifth time: Yes!

Bjoern

Finished the VC version of the FCU: http://i.imgur.com/taxK8we.jpg The knobs are all new, fully animated (rotation, push, pull) and operational. Functionality is the same as on the 2D version. Still need to do a shakedown flight to see if I broke anything. Francois: I had to detach the mouse code fo...

Bjoern

FPA mode is coded in the panel, Actually, to activate FPA mode, you have to click on the "VS" reading in the FCU ALT window. (altitude must be in selected mode of course). Will there be problems if a pilot uses HDG/VS mode but needs to change into TRK/FPA mode to set a course, i.e. will t...

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The new, partially complete FCU. Primarily intended for the VC, but gauge poly mapping will require a proper 2D gauge layout, so... http://i.imgur.com/g9ItLtj.jpg Uses panel version 1.52's switch and knob logic. The "TRK/FPA" and "Metric ALT" mode toggles have been made operation...

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Prepared CokiBH's textures for the next VC release. Here's what you'll get: - 4096 px resolution: 8*8.0 MB + 2.5 MB = 66.5 MB in total - 2048 px resolution: 8*2.0 MB + 2.5 MB = 18.5 MB in total - 1024 px resolution: 9*0.5 MB = 4.5 MB in total The white instrument light will be included as an option....

Bjoern

*Sigh* Do you guys ever read what I write? I posted a page back that I found and fixed the cause for the dim night lighting. But I can't release it yet since I've remodeled the FCU and struggle to find motivation to adapt the 2D version to the new layout. This is absolutely necessary because the 2D ...

Bjoern

Out of the box, they are 4096 pixel bitmaps in DXT1 format, weighing in at 10 MB each (80 MB in total for the entire VC). I could provide 2048 px versions in DXT1 format which would only be 2 MB large (16 MB in total). Should lower the chance of OOMs.

Bjoern

Worked on the cockpit panels last night. The "Terr On ND" button is in and working, the radio and transponder frequency input method has been completely changed (working knobs!) and the ND control knobs can now be turned left and right. G:Var3 in descent gauge is a flag to keep in memmory ...

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Found and fixed the culprit for the dim displays during night. Since I'm fixing the missing weather radar switches on the F/O side, trying to implement my simple weather radar as a ND overlay could be woth a shot. It's more of a visual gag than accurate and only features green blobs for clouds (sinc...

Bjoern

Well, I think there is a small issue with the A320 1.51. When the aircraft ia on OP DES, activating the speedbrakes produces wild oscilations in the plane's pitch. Apart from that, everything is perfect. That's an inherent problem with Francois' pitch controller used for managed descent. Not sure i...

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Found a syntax and logic bug in the initialization routine, so let's try this again: [Link removed because content is obsolete] Find the "Download" button and download the file, then chenge the file extension from .txt to .xml and put it into "panel.[iae/cfm]\A320FD-FMC" (create ...

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Well, at least the descent initialized.

Bjoern

Francois: I've looked at A32x_FMS_DES.xml and modified it a bit. In general, I've changed the syntax, expressions and structure to suit my preference for writing XML gauges and make it easier to read for me. The fundamental logic has not been changed. I've also translated your comments and added som...

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I'll do some more flights to try to see if it is the VCRain gauge or not (albeit I think that's the problematic gauge). As I've said, it could just as well be the new panel version. I left the entire [VCockpit03] section in the panel.cfg file as a comment. Will take a look at the gauge logic used f...

Bjoern

The dimmed displayed numbers are nearly unvisible at dawn and dusk. Really no chance to improve and to make them brighter? Just to clarify: I will investigate this! I don't think it increases the roll rate too much. If it does, I think the value for aileron_to_spoileron_gain could be reduced a litt...

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I've tried to acquire a laptop last week, but it turns out that 17.3" is indeed a bit too large to fit into standard bags and backpacks, so I'm sending it back. *Ahem* But I'll be at home this weekend, where I'm able to do some work on the cockpit. Hi Bjoern, just a curiosity, did you modify di...

Bjoern

Prosdocimo wrote:Just an old bug. On VC panel I cannot turn counter-clockwise the two large ND's knobs on autopilot panel.. but just clockwise. I can do this in 2D panel. Do you think it might be possible to fix it? Thanks

Possible yes, but i'll assign it a low priority.

Bjoern

I know FSX only has a single autopilot. In fact, I think you could even leave AP1 button working and AP2 as just a dummy button. That way you don't have to worry about having two buttons that do the same thing. Or I could code the autopilot buttons in such a way that the FSX autopilot is being enab...

Bjoern

Can we maybe get the 2 A/P buttons (even if only one of them works)? I can live with just one of them, but the real Airbus has two. :D FSX only has a single autopilot, so it will be two buttons for the same functionality. Maybe a complete rework of the FCU (autopilot panel) is in order as the "...

Bjoern

If the course knob is going to be removed, then how am I supposed to select a VOR radial? On the real A320, apparently via the MCDU (FMS interface), along with the VOR/ADF frequency. Need to find a way to work around this until Francois implements it into the FMS. The radio management panels are ap...

Bjoern

Almost forgot: Anyone want to compensate my efforts with some FMS data for Tegel (EDDT)?

Bjoern

Hi, Bjoern It's true! I can see it because it's drawn in the following HD textures (two pages before): ... In that case, I'm going to implement the button. Could you make the CSTR, WPT, VOR, NDB and ARPT look like the rest of the buttons in the A/P panel? If you watch closely, you can see they are ...

Bjoern

One thing I forgot to mention: The spoiler gauge works for me. And regarding model updates: I'm only at home fairly irregularly on weekends, but I want to acquire a new, hopefully FSX-/3ds Max-capable laptop which will enable me to work on the cockpit more frequently on weekdays. Strobe on/off toggl...

Bjoern

The320Pilot wrote:The new cockpit with enlarged displays.

Looks simple, but will require new frame models and panel textures. Low priority.

Bjoern

I'm only going to take suggestions from any developer or regular contributor to the panel project (i.e. the regulars in this thread) since you guys have a better idea what is really needed and what isn't than the average user. If you say you need a switch or knob functional in the VC or a new gauge ...

Bjoern

The MFD modification I've talked about before screwed up just a bit too much in the VC model because it basically consisted of an edited and recompiled .x file, so I've ported the VC model from ModelConverterX into 3ds Max and recreated the animations, which are lost in the process. Then I set out a...

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No takers for the image, eh? Well, I've done a bit of (unothodox) model file editing to swap the F/O's PFD and ND. The reverse order was bugging me quite a bit. I'm still experimenting with something else, but will ultimately make the edited model file available. No, I have no issues when initiating...

Bjoern

http://i.imgur.com/bxoPsJD.jpg Notice anything different? The only explanation that I see is that it depend of the XML parser used (windows version ???). So, I did many test, check, and finally, I removed some comments in my code and it seems that the problem was here. I have no problem since 2 day...

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1. There is data available for LSZH. Go to freenavdbgroup.com/?page_id=832 to download everything related to airport data (included the AIRAC necessary for the FD-FMC. You're right, there is. I've got the latest AIRAC and nav data (sep 3rd), but not the AFCAD. 2.I have never had any problems with t...

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