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by The320Pilot
06 Jul 2020, 21:51
Forum: Community projects
Topic: Project FMC simplified for Project Airbus
Replies: 3340
Views: 3644340

Re: Project FMC simplified for Project Airbus

Is there any way to force the FMC into the next or previous flight phase? I got stuck on CLB on my last flight.
by The320Pilot
03 Jul 2020, 15:28
Forum: Community projects
Topic: Project FMC simplified for Project Airbus
Replies: 3340
Views: 3644340

Re: Project FMC simplified for Project Airbus

That worked wonderfully. The A320 CFM will be out of the hangar today.
by The320Pilot
02 Jul 2020, 23:53
Forum: Community projects
Topic: Project FMC simplified for Project Airbus
Replies: 3340
Views: 3644340

Re: Project FMC simplified for Project Airbus

All right, I've done as instructed (I reinstalled the entire modules and PA A32x_Common folder). The callouts work brilliantly, but now I'm having problems with my autopilot and my flight director: they just won't turn on. The communications panel (where you dial your frequencies) isn't showing the...
by The320Pilot
30 Jun 2020, 15:40
Forum: Community projects
Topic: Project FMC simplified for Project Airbus
Replies: 3340
Views: 3644340

Re: Project FMC simplified for Project Airbus

Yeah, I was missing that.
by The320Pilot
28 Jun 2020, 03:42
Forum: Community projects
Topic: Project FMC simplified for Project Airbus
Replies: 3340
Views: 3644340

Re: Project FMC simplified for Project Airbus

All right, I've done as instructed (I reinstalled the entire modules and PA A32x_Common folder). The callouts work brilliantly, but now I'm having problems with my autopilot and my flight director: they just won't turn on. The communications panel (where you dial your frequencies) isn't showing the ...
by The320Pilot
25 Jun 2020, 20:25
Forum: Community projects
Topic: Project FMC simplified for Project Airbus
Replies: 3340
Views: 3644340

Re: Project FMC simplified for Project Airbus

Hello everybody. I'm back to flight simulation after two years. I have left FSX for P3Dv4. I updated the FMC to version 2.10 but I'm getting this error in P3Dv4: [error.9] error=C-style gauge failed to load: D:\P3D\Prepar3D v4\SimObjects\Airplanes\PA A318FD-FMC 2.0\panel.A318CFM\..\..\PA A32x_Common...
by The320Pilot
05 Feb 2019, 01:53
Forum: Community projects
Topic: Project FMC simplified for Project Airbus
Replies: 3340
Views: 3644340

Re: Project FMC simplified for Project Airbus

Captain Dom wrote:
25 Jan 2019, 17:26


I fly nearby only with that one. I am flying this in FSX-SE and it works fantastic. Will there be a sharklet model with this new features?

Me too. It's the only thing I use to fly. It's a very well executed project, indeed.
by The320Pilot
02 Aug 2018, 01:54
Forum: Community projects
Topic: Project FMC simplified for Project Airbus
Replies: 3340
Views: 3644340

Re: Project FMC simplified for Project Airbus

Two things I noticed recently:

STAR and STATUS are missing the > like the rest of the items in the right column.
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The text enclosed in red is poking out of the screen.
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by The320Pilot
26 Jul 2018, 14:52
Forum: Community projects
Topic: Project FMC simplified for Project Airbus
Replies: 3340
Views: 3644340

Re: Project FMC simplified for Project Airbus

Hello, guys. It's been several months since I last flew the A320 FD-FMC and I'd like to ask something. How can I add or remove waypoints in the latest FMC version? Also, how can I manually add waypoints with GPS coordinates? And how can I change the active waypoint? All this is important for me beca...
by The320Pilot
12 Jan 2018, 02:30
Forum: Community projects
Topic: Project FMC simplified for Project Airbus
Replies: 3340
Views: 3644340

Re: Project FMC simplified for Project Airbus

I tried installing the new MCDU and FSX crashes right after selecting the A320. I don't really know which file is causing the problem.

P.S.: Can we get an up-to-date PA A32x_Common folder? Maybe I have some misplaced files or something...
by The320Pilot
24 Nov 2017, 21:34
Forum: Community projects
Topic: Project FMC simplified for Project Airbus
Replies: 3340
Views: 3644340

Re: Project FMC simplified for Project Airbus

I don't use the 2d panel. Why should I when I have the VC?
Need to start the engines? Do that from the VC. Much more realistic.
by The320Pilot
18 Oct 2017, 01:55
Forum: Community projects
Topic: Project FMC simplified for Project Airbus
Replies: 3340
Views: 3644340

Re: Project FMC simplified for Project Airbus

Francois, SKBO airspace had a major change and I need to code 124 SID. Will they fit in just one page?
by The320Pilot
25 Sep 2017, 16:24
Forum: Community projects
Topic: Project FMC simplified for Project Airbus
Replies: 3340
Views: 3644340

Re: Project FMC simplified for Project Airbus

Flyer10 wrote:
25 Sep 2017, 09:15
Is all this for the A320 only cockpit or for all planes?
Initially, it is only for the A320. But it should be implemented on the A318, A319 and A321 (is this true, Bjoern?).
by The320Pilot
25 Sep 2017, 16:21
Forum: Support
Topic: NO STAR & SID DATA
Replies: 3
Views: 15315

Re: NO STAR & SID DATA

Davebapd wrote:
25 Sep 2017, 09:06
Should I post this question there then?
Yes.
by The320Pilot
22 Sep 2017, 21:05
Forum: Community projects
Topic: Project FMC simplified for Project Airbus
Replies: 3340
Views: 3644340

Re: Project FMC simplified for Project Airbus

What do you guys prefer: the RNAV STARs separated from the non-RNAV ones or all of them ordered by direction (independently of RNAV status)?
by The320Pilot
12 Sep 2017, 20:59
Forum: Community projects
Topic: Project FMC simplified for Project Airbus
Replies: 3340
Views: 3644340

Re: Project FMC simplified for Project Airbus

Abdullah Radwan wrote:
10 Sep 2017, 16:24
Looks that project will died soon ;(
No, it hasn't. SKBG is ready but needs some more testing, and I'm working on SKBQ. I need to pretty much code again everything for SKBO as there will be new RNAV SID, STAR and approaches starting on 14th September.
by The320Pilot
16 Jul 2017, 03:31
Forum: Community projects
Topic: Project FMC simplified for Project Airbus
Replies: 3340
Views: 3644340

Re: Project FMC simplified for Project Airbus

The takeoff checklist says that the spoilers need to be armed, but this isn't possible since the key event is blocked. The spoilers automatically arm at 80 kts in the FD-FMC A320. On the MFD, the TOD distance indication is on top of another indication, making it impossible to read either one. Known...
by The320Pilot
16 Jun 2017, 00:50
Forum: Community projects
Topic: Project FMC simplified for Project Airbus
Replies: 3340
Views: 3644340

Re: Project FMC simplified for Project Airbus

Hello guys, Now I making HESH airport, but I have a problem. SH444, a waypoint in RNAV runway 04L, isn't exits at anywhere. Not only SH444, I can confirm that all RNAV approach points aren't exits Also a some of SID and STAR waypoints. I search in database include, and in charts to found a coordina...
by The320Pilot
13 Jun 2017, 23:10
Forum: Community projects
Topic: Project FMC simplified for Project Airbus
Replies: 3340
Views: 3644340

Re: Project FMC simplified for Project Airbus

Bjoern, my ECAM checklist gets stuck in PUSHBACK and then returns back to normal after passing 10000 ft; i.e., no TAXI, no T/O checklist. It looks like I'm missing a few steps to activate the TAXI checklist, but when I complete the PUSHBACK checklist (all items in green), the TAXI checklist doesn't...
by The320Pilot
13 Jun 2017, 03:19
Forum: Community projects
Topic: Project FMC simplified for Project Airbus
Replies: 3340
Views: 3644340

Re: Project FMC simplified for Project Airbus

Bjoern, my ECAM checklist gets stuck in PUSHBACK and then returns back to normal after passing 10000 ft; i.e., no TAXI, no T/O checklist. It looks like I'm missing a few steps to activate the TAXI checklist, but when I complete the PUSHBACK checklist (all items in green), the TAXI checklist doesn't ...
by The320Pilot
12 Jun 2017, 19:33
Forum: Community projects
Topic: Project FMC simplified for Project Airbus
Replies: 3340
Views: 3644340

Re: Project FMC simplified for Project Airbus

Bjoern, my ECAM checklist gets stuck in PUSHBACK and then returns back to normal after passing 10000 ft; i.e., no TAXI, no T/O checklist. It looks like I'm missing a few steps to activate the TAXI checklist, but when I complete the PUSHBACK checklist (all items in green), the TAXI checklist doesn't ...
by The320Pilot
08 Jun 2017, 16:37
Forum: Community projects
Topic: Project FMC simplified for Project Airbus
Replies: 3340
Views: 3644340

Re: Project FMC simplified for Project Airbus

Four things I discovered during the new flight deck test flight: 1. When I press the button to move the rudder to the right, it makes the same sound as the knobs that make turning motion (like the VOR, ARC, PLN, ILS selector for the PFD). This doesn't happen when I move the rudder to the right. 2. T...
by The320Pilot
05 Jun 2017, 23:30
Forum: Community projects
Topic: Project FMC simplified for Project Airbus
Replies: 3340
Views: 3644340

Re: Project FMC simplified for Project Airbus

1. Is it possible to make the displays a little brighter? They look too dark to me, even with the VC day lighting on. 1. The 100% brightness setting is all there is. I think messing with the alpha channels in the textures of the VC displays and the Luminous setting in the [Color] section of the pan...
by The320Pilot
05 Jun 2017, 20:24
Forum: Community projects
Topic: Project FMC simplified for Project Airbus
Replies: 3340
Views: 3644340

Re: Project FMC simplified for Project Airbus

Wulf, I have the same problem with the light switches on the IAE version. The CFM is fine. How did you fix that?
by The320Pilot
05 Jun 2017, 17:13
Forum: Community projects
Topic: Project FMC simplified for Project Airbus
Replies: 3340
Views: 3644340

Re: Project FMC simplified for Project Airbus

Thanks for the A320_CFM and A320_IAE VC update from 05.06.2017. Some new issues found on my end for both A320: - Strobe lights: no strobe lights L and R at wing ends and no white tail strobe lights, if switched "ON". - EXT LT panel on the VC overhead panel: L and R RWY lights split...ok a...
by The320Pilot
04 Jun 2017, 17:26
Forum: Community projects
Topic: Project FMC simplified for Project Airbus
Replies: 3340
Views: 3644340

Re: Project FMC simplified for Project Airbus

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? I'd say ...
by The320Pilot
31 May 2017, 23:19
Forum: Community projects
Topic: Project FMC simplified for Project Airbus
Replies: 3340
Views: 3644340

Re: Project FMC simplified for Project Airbus

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...
by The320Pilot
31 May 2017, 19:21
Forum: Community projects
Topic: Project FMC simplified for Project Airbus
Replies: 3340
Views: 3644340

Re: Project FMC simplified for Project Airbus

I hope that François and anybody else will find this useful and that I won't get any dumb questions in return. 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 ...
by The320Pilot
10 May 2017, 18:38
Forum: Community projects
Topic: FD-FMC page information invisible
Replies: 2
Views: 17736

Re: FD-FMC page information invisible

Please post your queries about the FD-FMC here:
viewtopic.php?f=23&t=2823&sid=cc671972a ... e5d5e781d6
by The320Pilot
08 May 2017, 18:00
Forum: Community projects
Topic: Project FMC simplified for Project Airbus
Replies: 3340
Views: 3644340

Re: Project FMC simplified for Project Airbus

François, I'm updating the FMC data for LOWI. It should be ready for next week.
by The320Pilot
05 May 2017, 00:59
Forum: Community projects
Topic: Project FMC simplified for Project Airbus
Replies: 3340
Views: 3644340

Re: Project FMC simplified for Project Airbus

Francois, I've noticed that if you make an approach, go around and then approach again, the callouts won't work on the second approach. Why does this happen? Can it be fixed?
by The320Pilot
16 Apr 2017, 21:42
Forum: Community projects
Topic: Project FMC simplified for Project Airbus
Replies: 3340
Views: 3644340

Re: Project FMC simplified for Project Airbus

I have never had any issues with the FMC and add-on airports.

P.S.: I tested the A320 CFM two days ago and the A319 CFM yesterday and they work perfectly.
P.S. 2: You guys need to try the runway 22R approach at Nice, France.
by The320Pilot
26 Mar 2017, 15:52
Forum: Community projects
Topic: Project FMC simplified for Project Airbus
Replies: 3340
Views: 3644340

Re: Project FMC simplified for Project Airbus

Francois, yesterday I repeated the flight from SKBO to SKBG with the A320 v1.58 and everything worked correctly. I was able to capture the glideslope at SKBG and the aircraft went through every phase normally. I still need to test the A318 and A321.
by The320Pilot
24 Mar 2017, 20:57
Forum: Community projects
Topic: Project FMC simplified for Project Airbus
Replies: 3340
Views: 3644340

Re: Project FMC simplified for Project Airbus

I did test flight with the A320 from SKBO to SKCC and I have bad news: I had a bug. The airplane got stuck in CLB FL phase. It overshot the cruise altitude and I had to fly the rest of the flight in selected mode. I will do another flight to see the problem reappears, as I have experienced a few bug...
by The320Pilot
23 Mar 2017, 22:38
Forum: Community projects
Topic: Project FMC simplified for Project Airbus
Replies: 3340
Views: 3644340

Re: Project FMC simplified for Project Airbus

I have just finished a flight with the A319 v1.58 from SKBO to SKBG. The arrival airport isn't coded in the FMC yet, so I could test the arrival without STAR. SKBG has an elevation of 3900 ft. The arrival altitude is 8000. The A319 descended correctly from cruise altitude, although it couldn't captu...
by The320Pilot
19 Mar 2017, 02:01
Forum: Community projects
Topic: Project FMC simplified for Project Airbus
Replies: 3340
Views: 3644340

Re: Project FMC simplified for Project Airbus

Flyer10 wrote:
18 Mar 2017, 14:45

There seems to be a serious bug with this release.
I have done a flight with the A318 v1.57 and I had no bugs. I will test the rest of the fleet next week and report how they work.
by The320Pilot
17 Mar 2017, 20:07
Forum: Community projects
Topic: Project FMC simplified for Project Airbus
Replies: 3340
Views: 3644340

Re: Project FMC simplified for Project Airbus

Francois, I've noticed that if you make an approach, go around and then approach again, the callouts won't work on the second approach. Why does this happen? Can it be fixed?
by The320Pilot
17 Mar 2017, 11:53
Forum: Community projects
Topic: Project FMC simplified for Project Airbus
Replies: 3340
Views: 3644340

Re: Project FMC simplified for Project Airbus

I just wanted to share this picture with you guys. It's the A320 on approach to Bogotá. http://www.fsfiles.org/flightsimshotsv2/images/2017/03/17/2017-2-25_11-33-23-660.png Why you do not download latest textures they are better and more of cockpit is retextured and also have dirty look? CokiBH I u...
by The320Pilot
16 Mar 2017, 23:52
Forum: Community projects
Topic: Project FMC simplified for Project Airbus
Replies: 3340
Views: 3644340

Re: Project FMC simplified for Project Airbus

I just wanted to share this picture with you guys. It's the A320 on approach to Bogotá.

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by The320Pilot
01 Mar 2017, 20:00
Forum: Community projects
Topic: Project FMC simplified for Project Airbus
Replies: 3340
Views: 3644340

Re: Project FMC simplified for Project Airbus

Hello, About blinking lights, this is FSX bug I think that occurs when all/too many light system (wings, strobe, land, dome,etc....) are activated. For me, this is the dome light that flashes (from external view) if I use all lights. No solution for the moment..... It's interesting that the blinkin...
by The320Pilot
23 Feb 2017, 15:27
Forum: Community projects
Topic: Project FMC simplified for Project Airbus
Replies: 3340
Views: 3644340

Re: Project FMC simplified for Project Airbus

Francois, I have noticed that when I turn both the VC day lighting and strobe lights on, the VC lights blink (something as if they were linked to the strobes somehow). That didn't happen with the 1.52 version.
by The320Pilot
11 Feb 2017, 15:28
Forum: Community projects
Topic: Project FMC simplified for Project Airbus
Replies: 3340
Views: 3644340

Re: Project FMC simplified for Project Airbus

If you update SKBO, it will be a good idea to group SID by runways for a better look.... and last CSV SID file has 2 missing commas on a SID line, that occurs issue for all next SID. If you want to test the speed/altitude constraint bug fixed before, I can send to you the Take Off gauge fixed. I tr...
by The320Pilot
09 Feb 2017, 21:51
Forum: Community projects
Topic: Project FMC simplified for Project Airbus
Replies: 3340
Views: 3644340

Re: Project FMC simplified for Project Airbus

Hi Carlos, I can try to add a detection by flight plan number order waypoint. But in SKBO case, I think that there is no noise abatement procedure necessary. Francois That's true. The A320 Family are Stage 4 certified and they don't need to comply with noise abatement procedures in SKBO. I will mak...
by The320Pilot
09 Feb 2017, 21:48
Forum: Community projects
Topic: Project FMC simplified for Project Airbus
Replies: 3340
Views: 3644340

Re: Project FMC simplified for Project Airbus

The restrictions could be a lot better and easier if you could just click on the flight plan on the right and type in 220/A8000 for example. You could then be able to do multiple restrictions at any point in the flight plan. The first part is speed, then A for above, B for below and no letter for a...
by The320Pilot
06 Feb 2017, 21:05
Forum: Community projects
Topic: Project FMC simplified for Project Airbus
Replies: 3340
Views: 3644340

Re: Project FMC simplified for Project Airbus

I agree. I haven't said correctly the bug. The issue is that speed constraint is never cancelled even after passing waypoint. Aircraft stays at 185 until cruise ! When flying out of SKBO, I fly with managed speed and vertical speed (I switch to selected mode if the plane is not climbing as fast as ...
by The320Pilot
05 Feb 2017, 20:02
Forum: Community projects
Topic: Project FMC simplified for Project Airbus
Replies: 3340
Views: 3644340

Re: Project FMC simplified for Project Airbus

I am working on Arrival -altitude and TOD without STAR. So, I maybe discovered another bug : If there is a speed contraint according a SID waypoint for an airport at high altitude and that aircraft go over 10000ft before to reach the constraint's waypoint , speed constraint is not cancelled. It sho...
by The320Pilot
31 Jan 2017, 20:22
Forum: Community projects
Topic: Project FMC simplified for Project Airbus
Replies: 3340
Views: 3644340

Re: Project FMC simplified for Project Airbus

It would also be nice to change the target altitude after descent is initialised or put the aircraft into approach mode manually like the real thing otherwise its very easy to get to the airport and not be able to use the ILS. That's true. Sometimes you need to capture the localiser or the glideslo...