Hey Martin,Good points and yes you are very right on all of it, I believe. Here is my response:Packs - Your right, that is not necessary, but rw functionality calls for it. I always do it for some odd habit.FMGC programming BEFORE or AFTER startup - your right here, I actually turn the APU on and do the programming, however I was trying to keep all of the over head and startup work centralized in one point. But, yes, your right!APPR mode QNH, temp and all that jazz: I can't find one FS functionality or interdependency.ZFW/LoadEdit: Ohhh, I learn something every day :) I didn't know that loadedit put that into the kneeboard! I always have mine set to 122,000 just for memory's sake :)Stalling problem: I have checked with PSS support forum and it baffles the guys. It happens on a few computers, not that many, but some. This is my personal fix for the problem.ILS/GS intercept: I am really talking about intercepting at sharp angles. Your right, you could intercept at 200kts if you like, but at sharp angles she will fall through the intercept!FMGC RESET: I do it anyway, just in case to CYA (Cover your arse).Good observations Martin!-----------Wilson HinesChief CaptainBush Logistics Corp.http://heavylhc.comAOL IM: dal276wh

Ahh, okay. I didn't know about the MDCU, and the nav freqs. I knew there was a different way. Thanks.Cory

>Stalling problem: I have checked with PSS support forum and>it baffles the guys. It happens on a few computers, not that>many, but some. This is my personal fix for the problem.If you're not sick and tired of it, can you explain what you mean with having to "reset" the speed on takeoff?Martin767 fetishistIt's a lot like life and that's what's appealing

Okay I figured out the MCDU for the NAV freq's, but then when I enter the route, and add the SID, things are good, when on approach it's has something like the flight ends, then there is a turn about 120 degrees, fly ahead for 5 miled or so, then the route starts again, and thats like a final approach heading.Another quick question, what modes do you use for your whole descent? For me, I use the manual mode, I enter the altitude, and enter the V/S, and speed, all manually by pulling the knob, which is okay for me, but how can I get the MDCU to control the whole descent? Like the altitudes, speeds, and V/S?Also, when is a good time to initiate the approach phase? 20 or so miles out?So again, thanks for any feedback. Your replies have gotten me this far, a point that I though would have taken some time, and took me one day. So thanks a ton :)Cory

I am saying this is the situation:Your flying from KATL to KTPA and upon landing you want to go from KTPA to KHOU. When you land at KTPA you not only need to reset your FMGC before flying, you also need to reset your Flight Director. -----------Wilson HinesChief CaptainBush Logistics Corp.http://heavylhc.comAOL IM: dal276wh

Cory,I usually take SELECTED control of the aircraft and follow (some :))fs2k2 atc instructions some time before the aircraft automatically initiates approach phase at the magenta circled 'D' at the end of flightplan. Others may do it differently but at my home airports virtually all approaches are visual.The 'bus will not override the altitude displayed in the fcu (you will have noticed that altitude is never dashed -----) - it will not automatically climb above/descend below fcu displayed altitude - in order to have the fmgc descend for you you must first adjust to a new altitude and PUSH the alt nob. the fmgc will then MANAGE the aircraft down/up to your new flight level, automatically adjusting pitch/power and level off at your new alt. Remember that the fmgc did not automatically climb to the flight level you set using the mcdu - you had to also dial it in on the fcu and push the alt nob - descent is the same principle.Regards,Mark

Cory, how is your Airbus ventures going? Did we help you much?Thanks-----------Wilson HinesChief CaptainBush Logistics Corp.http://heavylhc.comAOL IM: dal276wh

We already agreed on that (except that you don't need to reset the FMGS, but you do have to reset the FD! :-)).But you were saying something about needing to reset speed on takeoff?Martin767 fetishistIt's a lot like life and that's what's appealing

Yeah, I have explained the speed deal twice. It is a glitch on SOME systems and the PSS guys really don't have it pinned down yet. When sitting on the runway ready to roll I hit my "+" twice and get the signal on the panel that I am now FLEX 42. The engines are spooling and the Speed display goes to "----". If I don't reset the speed display to something like 240 or 250 kts, it is automatically set on 145. Thus, at 145 kts, I stall shortly after take off!-----------Wilson HinesChief CaptainBush Logistics Corp.http://heavylhc.comAOL IM: dal276wh

>>Stalling problem: I have checked with PSS support forum and>it baffles the guys. It happens on a few computers, not that>many, but some. This is my personal fix for the problem.>>>----------->Wilson Hines>Chief Captain>Bush Logistics Corp.>http://heavylhc.com>AOL IM: dal276whCheck my website for an <> airfile for the 320CFM. It works well on the a-floor protection.. no more stalls.Johan[A HREF=http://www.phoenix-simulation.co.uk]Phoenix Simulation Software[/A]-----http://www.people.zeelandnet.nl/johdUnofficial PSS Website

I don't really understand what the "glitch" is. The SPD window should in fact get "dashed" when takeoff power is applied, and the commanded speed becomes V2 + 10 (or + 15, don't remember). If your speed is always set to 145, regardless of weight, it sounds like something is wrong.I don't understand why that makes you stall though. I suppose FLEX thrust remains active until the flashing LVR CLB annunciation at the thrust reduction altitude?Martin767 fetishistIt's a lot like life and that's what's appealing

Hey Johan, Nice to cya around. I opened up ICQ and didn't cya online. Look, I fly the V with the United Livery. Could you do an airfile for the V?-----------Wilson HinesChief CaptainBush Logistics Corp.http://heavylhc.comAOL IM: dal276wh

All I know is I tried Johan's new airfile and she works like a charm :)-----------Wilson HinesChief CaptainBush Logistics Corp.http://heavylhc.comAOL IM: dal276wh

Johan, just to let you know, I flew all morning with the new airfile and config on the C model and she works great. Now I just took off wit the other file and I had to manually set her to do the right thing!You sir, are on the right track!-----------Wilson HinesChief CaptainBush Logistics Corp.http://heavylhc.comAOL IM: dal276whhttp://heavylhc.com/images/av/anna.jpg