The A330 and A340

Post by **esg** » 24 Aug 2012, 16:26

It's laid out a lot like the POSKY 777.

pkpjn2000 · Post by **pkpjn2000** » 25 Aug 2012, 09:39

esg wrote:It's been done.

I've run out of words.. :shock: Really looking forward to fly this aweeessooommee 330...

Boeing 787-8 · Post by **Boeing 787-8** » 25 Aug 2012, 10:01

the later "Post Mod 48979" version

What´s this version? I didn´t found anything in google...

Post by **esg** » 25 Aug 2012, 12:08

Post mod 48979 a/c have a shorter v stab.

I didn´t found anything in google...

Really?

Joel · Post by **Joel** » 25 Aug 2012, 13:49

Updated cockpit screenie maybe?

Post by **esg** » 25 Aug 2012, 13:59

https://twitter.com/projectairbus/statu ... 9218825217

Boeing 787-8 · Post by **Boeing 787-8** » 25 Aug 2012, 14:34

esg wrote:Post mod 48979 a/c have a shorter v stab.

I didn´t found anything in google...
Really?

Copy sir, maybe I wrote the "post mod..." wrong...

Airbus Fan · Post by **Airbus Fan** » 26 Aug 2012, 16:42

I do not want to be demanding, maybe you can upload just one screenshot?

ReneM. · Post by **ReneM.** » 26 Aug 2012, 16:49

esg wrote:https://twitter.com/projectairbus/statu ... 9218825217

previews baking ?

seems we get some new screenshots soon.

Math/ilde · Post by **Math/ilde** » 28 Aug 2012, 22:44

There'll be any aircraft systems modeled? I mean, are you planning on making a hardsimmer plane? I know you usually don't...even if the models are perfect anyway!

Post by **esg** » 28 Aug 2012, 22:59

We aspired to do modular gauges that'd implement the various Airbus systems a while back, but there's many roadblocks (the biggest one being the time we've got available/the time we're willing to invest).

Math/ilde · Post by **Math/ilde** » 28 Aug 2012, 23:39

I can easily understand, since you're a freeware group! With the lack of accurate payware Airbuses, contrary to Boeings, PA is a hope! Anyway, try to make it beautiful (A330/340 are actually, IMO, the most beautiful aircraft around nowaday). Especially the VC, with the new LCD-screens

! Not the ugly old ones (cathodic I think...)!

777beats340 · Post by **777beats340** » 29 Aug 2012, 04:55

I think bus systems are the hardest to model, but I think pairbus team have got some great models, and I'm happy with that!
Currently actually flyin with the initial release a320 with Eric marcianos panel in fs2002. Can't wait for the a330 series for fs9

Boeing 787-8 · Post by **Boeing 787-8** » 29 Aug 2012, 09:42

777beats340 wrote:I think bus systems are the hardest to model, but I think pairbus team have got some great models, and I'm happy with that!
Currently actually flyin with the initial release a320 with Eric marcianos panel in fs2002.

Have you tried vasfmc?

http://www.pafs.wf/downloads

GoldLeader · Post by **GoldLeader** » 29 Aug 2012, 12:07

I'm not sure how hard is to integrate vasmfc gauges into cockpit, not having to use a standalone program. It's a pain in the ass to use vasfmc for people without 2 monitors.

Boeing 787-8 · Post by **Boeing 787-8** » 29 Aug 2012, 12:12

GoldLeader wrote:I'm not sure how hard is to integrate vasmfc gauges into cockpit, not having to use a standalone program. It's a pain in the ass to use vasfmc for people without 2 monitors.

There´s other version. Download and install "v2.1 Windows Flight Simulator gauge installer", them, it should appear a new folder in aircaft directory. Copy all the files that are in this folder, and paste it in your aircraft´s panel folder.

You should see an Airbus 2d panel, with FMC, overhead and more...

GoldLeader · Post by **GoldLeader** » 29 Aug 2012, 12:20

Boeing 787-8 wrote:
GoldLeader wrote:I'm not sure how hard is to integrate vasmfc gauges into cockpit, not having to use a standalone program. It's a pain in the ass to use vasfmc for people without 2 monitors.
There´s other version. Download and install "v2.1 Windows Flight Simulator gauge installer", them, it should appear a new folder in aircaft directory. Copy all the files that are in this folder, and paste it in your aircraft´s panel folder.

You should see an Airbus 2d panel, with FMC, overhead and more...

Alright I'll try it. :lol:

GoldLeader · Post by **GoldLeader** » 29 Aug 2012, 12:28

Does it work for FSX?

Math/ilde · Post by **Math/ilde** » 29 Aug 2012, 13:09

vasFMC's PFD and ND are awesome! They actually look like the real one 'IRL', very smooth! I tried to merge them into Wilco's panel, but the size doesn't fit...and it's ugly! What's sad about vasFMC panel, it's not realistic, apart from PFD, ND, FCU and FMC of course! Overhead is a mess!

Post by **Alexis** » 30 Aug 2012, 13:51

Everything is still a WIP. Some switches are hidden, as none except the AFS ones are textured.
Daniel is making some nice textures for the VC, some of which are shown on the panel.
We're going for that "glittery" look the A330 panel has, which is a bit tricky to achieve together with that slight bumpiness of the panel surface. Any feedback is welcome.
There will be stuff to use in the VC, apart from the openable windows.

Stay tuned for more in the near future.

Math/ilde · Post by **Math/ilde** » 30 Aug 2012, 14:25

Very nice!
It's getting better n' better. Can't wait for first release!

Joel · Post by **Joel** » 30 Aug 2012, 14:50

God damn it that looks sexy... Awesome work! Can't wait for the release.
Could you let us know exactly HOW much will be touchable/clickable/useable in the Cockpit?

Post by **Alexis** » 30 Aug 2012, 15:58

Joel wrote:Could you let us know exactly HOW much will be touchable/clickable/useable in the Cockpit?

Regarding decorative animations, there will be a lot to mess with.
Regarding switches, all of the default FSX switches and anything extra we may come up with. I can't say more than that.

Boeing 787-8 · Post by **Boeing 787-8** » 30 Aug 2012, 16:55

It looks awesome! Good job!

One question, the CDU will be operate via virtual cockpit?

Post by **Alexis** » 30 Aug 2012, 17:15

Boeing 787-8 wrote:One question, the CDU will be operate via virtual cockpit?

Definitely.

Flightsimmer · Post by **Flightsimmer** » 30 Aug 2012, 21:48

nice to hear that Daniel is involved.. his work is quite exceptional

DLH493 · Post by **DLH493** » 30 Aug 2012, 23:08

wow....this will be THE BEST Add-on of the year or longer upon its release XD
A couple of question though:
1. Will the aircraft consist of any complex sounds..such as the common (beep?) sound heard when a notification of any sort of failure is sent to the ECAMS or well when the engine fire switches are being checked. It would feel very realistic and detailed. More info: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t9ayhpwcqfk (skip to 0:48)
2. Also the side sticks appear to be quite small in size and I'm wondering if they will be enlarged or will remain the same.

Thanks!

Post by **Alexis** » 30 Aug 2012, 23:19

DLH493 wrote:2. Also the side sticks appear to be quite small in size and I'm wondering if they will be enlarged or will remain the same.

The sticks will indeed be enlarged. If you or anyone else notice anything else, please let me know.

eddm · Post by **eddm** » 31 Aug 2012, 00:03

Hi,

the screenshots seem to represent the newer -X version Cockpit. I guess you will also design the old layout with the crt's and round edge screens.

sinsnowman · Post by **sinsnowman** » 31 Aug 2012, 04:21

Is that an open-able window? :lol:

Post by **esg** » 31 Aug 2012, 05:44

eddm wrote:Hi,

the screenshots seem to represent the newer -X version Cockpit. I guess you will also design the old layout with the crt's and round edge screens.

Not very likely.

sinsnowman wrote:Is that an open-able window? :lol:

Why, yes, it is.

Also, the specular you see on the main panel in the first pic has been made to look less shitty.

Airbus Fan · Post by **Airbus Fan** » 31 Aug 2012, 07:12

OMG!!! LOOKS AMAZING!!

This VC is for FS9?

Post by **esg** » 31 Aug 2012, 08:37

Both FS9 and FSX.

Airbus Fan · Post by **Airbus Fan** » 31 Aug 2012, 09:45

Yay!

Airbus Fan · Post by **Airbus Fan** » 31 Aug 2012, 13:11

In the overhead panel will be all clickable buttons? (APU, anti-ice, fuel pumps) and others?

Post by **Alexis** » 31 Aug 2012, 15:43

Airbus Fan wrote:In the overhead panel will be all clickable buttons? (APU, anti-ice, fuel pumps) and others?

Please read the official statements: Whatever is supported by default in FS9/FSX plus anything extra we manage to make.

Airbus Fan · Post by **Airbus Fan** » 31 Aug 2012, 19:57

last question: in this model will be autobrakes? sorry for questions -_-

Post by **Alexis** » 31 Aug 2012, 21:16

Airbus Fan wrote:last question: in this model will be autobrakes? sorry for questions -_-

Alexis wrote:Please read the official statements: Whatever is supported by default in FS9/FSX plus anything extra we manage to make.

Joel · Post by **Joel** » 31 Aug 2012, 21:21

Anything else in the cockpit move-able beside the window?

Post by **esg** » 31 Aug 2012, 21:32

Trays, armrests, etc.

GoldLeader · Post by **GoldLeader** » 01 Sep 2012, 09:04

Are dimmable displays supported in FSX by default? - Yes (default F-18 has them)
Will they be on the A330/A340? - Most likely not, but I'd like to hear your answer.

Airbus Fan · Post by **Airbus Fan** » 01 Sep 2012, 19:32

In your project is a320 VC?

Flightsimmer · Post by **Flightsimmer** » 01 Sep 2012, 21:08

[quote="Airbus Fan"]In your project is a320 VC?[/quote
the a32xx/330/340 line all has a very very similar cockpit environment.

Post by **Alexis** » 02 Sep 2012, 17:53

GoldLeader wrote:Are dimmable displays supported in FSX by default? - Yes (default F-18 has them)
Will they be on the A330/A340? - Most likely not, but I'd like to hear your answer.

I can't comment on that...

GoldLeader · Post by **GoldLeader** » 02 Sep 2012, 20:20

Alexis wrote:
GoldLeader wrote:Are dimmable displays supported in FSX by default? - Yes (default F-18 has them)
Will they be on the A330/A340? - Most likely not, but I'd like to hear your answer.
I can't comment on that...

What is that supposed to mean?

Math/ilde · Post by **Math/ilde** » 02 Sep 2012, 20:52

Well, PA A380 already features dimmable displays, hasn't it? So why not A330? Plus, it doesn't seem tricky to develop...

Post by **Alexis** » 03 Sep 2012, 10:18

The A380 doesn't support adjustable dimming of the displays. They're either lit or unlit, at night.

@Goldleader: it means that I can't answer that question.

GoldLeader · Post by **GoldLeader** » 03 Sep 2012, 11:40

Alright, then I hope someone can.
Anyway it'd be nice to have it

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Airbus Fan · Post by **Airbus Fan** » 03 Sep 2012, 12:28

This model (and vc) will be FPS friendly?

Post by **Alexis** » 03 Sep 2012, 12:48

Airbus Fan wrote:This model (and vc) will be FPS friendly?

Generally, it is FPS friendly in FSX, as long as it's a native FSX model.

The exteriors rarely cause any FPS issues in FSX (unless they're FS9 .mdl files)
In the VC I'm getting a solid 60fps without most textures (limiter @60). It will definitely go down as things are added, but it will be FPS friendly with regards to the planned features.