Well,
THE day has arrived: The beta panel 0.77 is ready. This is normally the last beta; The only thing to check and that there is no bug, but all the functions I wanted to put in this panel are now complete.
To download :
Panel beta 0.77 CFM & IAE
News of Version 0.77 :
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- Because this version of the panel uses many new variables that are saved in the file " ... FMSdatasave.csv " your flights saved with previous versions of the panel will be completely incompatible ; So you must delete previous flights flights to avoid bug.
To prevent this from happening in the future , I booked in the new file format for data backup FMS , 20 pitches for possible additions variables (I think already the Boeing Version )
- Attention to the security question , now , the type of the aircraft is registered in the header in the backup file of the FMS , to avoid conflicts when you have several types of aircraft to be equipped with the FD -FMC . So the data stored FMS are only loaded if the backup flight you just loaded is the one that corresponds to the data backup FMS ( Security)
- Changing the 2D panel : I replaced the backup gauges , speed, altitude and attitude, by lower ECAM , which therefore is now visible by default 2D panel .
- At the request of many users : If you have saved your flight en route , the FMS has amended the Plan file flight in FSX by add all waypoints created by him. Out so far during landing , I always delete this flight plan file and all the backup files of the flight ( to avoid potential conflicts if you redo one day a flight with the same starting point and arrival ) .
Now , landing , all files are always deleted, but the FMS write the modified flight plan file by adding the extension ". FD- FMC_Backup " to avoid conflict, but allows you to keep the file flight plan created by FD -FMC , if you want to use with other aircraft ( it is sufficient at this time of the rename delete the file extension ". FD- FMC_Backup ." by cons , louise , the flight plan have only a list of waypoints without any information of airspeed or altitude etc. .... in short it is a vulgar kind FSX flight plan without any other data.
- The autoland only worked if a flight plan was loaded. now , it has 2 modes:
If a flight plan exists, the autoland and callout work based on the barometric altimeter (to avoid the problems associated with the use of mesh addon, buildings or relief near the threshold of the runway that may be in the end and which distorts the gauge of autoland ; care system imposes precisely set the altimeter during landing .
if there is no flight plan, the autoland and callout work now , but based on radar altimeter , as in the first version of the autoland ; in this case, the barometric altimeter setting is not important, but there may be problems with some airport when a mesh is used , or if there are obstacles or sudden chagement level or buildings near the threshold of the runway .
- The functions of backup flight plan and data files from FMS is disabled if there is no flight plan in progress.
- The checklist of higher ECAM can properly works only if a flight plan is used and if the FMS is enabled ( as related to the 14 phases of flight FMS).
- The callout eighty knots, rotate, V1, and V2, during takeoff , now work if the FMS is not enabled .
- In VOR mode, the display at the top right of the ND indicated yet that VOR1 some VOR is used now , it also displays the VOR 2: Selection Switches with 2 VOR
- GO -Around change : Now , it is mandatory to disable the A / THR to make a go- around. Go Around can be operated without FMS flight plan , if the ILS is enabled or landing LOC.
With FMS enabled, flight plan and approach loaded, Go Around works for ILS , LOC and RNAV approaches . In all cases , it starts to back up the plane, HDG mode,in the axis of the runway, then once it has reached a safe altitude calculated by the FMS , and a safe speed , then you have the same message on the FMA that when takeoff, " LVR CLB " flashes indicating you bring the throttle back. At this point , if an aproach was loaded, the FMS re- rocking NAV mode and will redirect to the first waypoint in the approach, with all the re- initialized data altitude and speed, in order to try again . If you did not have an approach loaded, the FMS remains HDG mode, the in runway axis , bearing his safe altitude and a speed of 200 IAS .
Attention in order to initiate the go-around , you should have turned off the A / THR be at least 100ft above the runway elevation and landing gear must be down .
- When GO AROUND , the FMA says " SRS in the 2nd column and GA TRK in the third column .
- The white frames mode changes the AP now works even if the FMS is off .
- Display on the FMA "LOC" when landing in LOC mode or tracking a VOR.
- New VOR and LOC mode : The LOC mode approaches provides lateral guidance with automatic settings on the radio fréquense LOCALIZER of the track, if it has an ILS. If this track has only a LOC or LOC frequency is included in the file that was loaded approach (see approach page, in the FMS, if the frequency rectangle is green and filled ) if not, you must manually enter the frequency of LOC in the NAV1 radio.
- Now , the minimum altitude for the last waypoint in an approach ( beyond the threshold runway, so the DH or MDA) is automatically injected into the "Decision Height" for ILS landings , the MDA (minimum decision altitude ) for landings LOC mode , VOR mode or RNAV mode .
- Thus in the case of an approach is loaded , the DH or MDA are adjustable yet,manually . By cons can be overridden by setting the FPA mode ( see below) .
- VOR Mode: When switching VOR mode ( button "LOC" like LOC approaches ) in flight (not approach ) (" LOC" button, the VOR radial is set automatically (no need use the " CRS " Knob that does not exist on an Airbus . theft VOR to VOR can be fully automatically , since every change of NAV1 frequency (when you swap NAV2 to NAV1 ) , the new VOR radial is automatically " injected into the AP (if the signal is valid of course) .
- The LOC mode for landing or VOR is active only pressing the "LOC" button Do not press the ILS or APPR button!
- In landing LOC signal LOCALIZER display on the PFD , and even the scale of the G / S if the localizer is an ILS. Showing the DME if the station is equipped.
- In LOC mode, think about spending in FPA mode and selected altitude , and set the value to 0 if you wish to make an autoland (FPA essential mode in this case)
- Added indication "LOC APP " or " APP VOR " and " RNAV APP " on the ND when one of these approaches is activated.
- Added messages corresponding FMA during a RNAV "FINAL " in vertical mode column " APP NAV " column in the horizontal mode column, and "FINAL APP " in Final, when the aircraft reaches the DH or MDA .
- The next airports files (and I will correct existing ) will reflect this new function for LOC approaches are (track without ILS) with automatic injection of the NAV1 Radio frequency and to properly inform DH and MDA.
- New FPA mode (Flight Path Angle) , which allows drop VOR , LOC or RNAV approach on a glide in degrees. To activate the FPA mode, click on the label V/S on the FCU screen, on the left of the altitufdde value , which will change in FPA label.
- The FPA mode does not lead " reversion mode" as the mode V / S at a LOC , VOR or RNAV Approach is to say that the other modes (ALT, NAV) which keep activated .
- The FPA mode enables precision approaches without ILS, if there is a good view of the PAPI or if you have the airport chart in the hand , indicating the descent and from whatever point .
- The FPA mode allows to change the rate of descent at any time during an approach.
- FPA mode can change the minimum altitude on the FCU via Selected mode, or when the last waypoint in the approach is crossed , you will see the orange LED next to disappear beyond altitude value specified , which in this time is the DH or MDA , so you can decrease altitude without having to toggle in selected altitude mode. This final action is essential if you want to do a autoland in LOC mode.
- The FPA mode can works only if the A/THR mode is "SPEED" mode, so book approaches .
- Added indication "ALT" army, when climb or descent mode V / S selected .
- Introduction of the consideration of the Cost Index values in CLIMB SPEED IAS , IAS MACH CLIMB by the appearance of the ECON mode on page Climb and Cruise. All " ECON " value are related to Cost Index .
- Similarly, there is now an ECON mode for level flight .
- I recall that the cost index can have a value from 1 to 100 : the higher the value, the more you save fuel , but the flight time is longer, the value, the more we consume but less theft lasts .
- The STATUS page of the lower ECAM , right column , APU remained green , even cutting the APU generator or even APU : fixed bug
- There were sounds with previous panel between 2 flights, when you load a new flight (you heard alamrs ....) Now no sounds during a flight load.
- In the list of approaches that appear on the " Approach " page , the " navigation frequencies forced " for LOC approaches no longer appear to have a more readable display.
- Now , the descent speed mode when the approach is on the slope of 5.2% - 3, according to 95 % of airport approaches except if FPA method enabled , which allows you to adjust the glide degrees as you wish.
- in V/S mode , if you want to locate to this slope , it ' need the approach chart to know the altitude of the FAF) , the calculation is very simple: the vertical speed in ft / min is calculated as follows : GROUND SPEED IN KNOTS x SLOPE IN percent
- For information :
Slope in percent = Arctangent (slope in degrees)
Degrees slope = tangent (slope in percent)
Vertical speed in ft / min = ground speed x percent slope
But FPA mode is more accurate, beacause verticale speed is set feet by feet, accoring ground speed and angle chozen
- Security system ILS mode, which sets the V / S to a lower value, if the aircraft is below the beam during activation mode, and a V / S high if the aircraft is above the beam , all trying to capture the G / S if you do not activate the APPR mode at the right time .
- When you saved a flight in the initial climbof the aircraft ( under 10000ft ) and that they had reached an altitude constraint selects on the FCU , when reloading the flight, the ALTITUDE HOLD mode was not engaged : bug fixed.
- Added information throughout the climb : "SPEED SEL " or " MACH SEL " on the top left of the FMA in Speed Mode managed , announcing the next speed recorded in the FMS for the next phase of flight .
- The indication of distance to go in NAV- GPS mode , bottom right ND, not put more up to date reloading a saved flight : fixed bug.
- TAWS ( terrain radar ) now works in PLN mode on the ND (I have slightly expanded the area covered by PLN mode)
Well, I probably forget a lot of things because I did not stop workong since 15 days.
If you have never installed the aircraft, I prepared a complete package (note: there is 350 MB !) That you can download by following this link: See the link below to access the download page for FreeNav DB Group and read the installation manual.
For updates engine sounds, sounds of the cockpit, or the database of airports, or texture of the VC, you will find everything on this page:
Download page of the aircraft components of FreeNav DB Group website
You will also find the CFM and IAE Adam Murphy sounds, with the last settings for different sounds.
Finally, I remind you that when you save a flight, you should always name it "to ICAO to ICAO" and when you create your initial flight plan in FSX, it still needs to be "IFR" and especially never change the default name given by FSX flight plan file.
Please, can you tell me if my website is translate automatically in your language ?
Thanks
François
Thanks...It's taken you aeons of work...I have one Q (as usual 
) My flight today was LFML-LFLS ..I did one last night too, LFQQ - LFRD..both times got there OK. Carried out the descent ..well the FMS did, the second one was better and I left the controls alone!! When I got to both airports with the programmed approaches in (ILS in both cases) the aircraft didn't seem to pick up the glide slope...
Really enjoying it though. 
Looks very complexed!! 
