ND problem...Instead of displaying information about my next waypoint, it has data about the first one I flew...any ideas?

 

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I'm still having throttle issues and, to be honest, not really impressed with Aerosoft customer support. I have sought help with this particular one there, but still no response at all. I'll ask here too as someone may know the answer...

 

If I load the Airbus ready for takeoff on the runway and simply firewall the (hardware) throttles, without setting anything up, I only get 85% MAX. The only way to get any more power is through the F4 key. I don't believe it should be like this, but could indeed be wrong. Any help much appreciated.

 

Thanks

 

1. What throttle are you using?

2. Single or Dual throttle?

3. Do you own FSUIPC PAid version? (MO, anyone who wants to fly these sophesticated addon airliners need to get the FSUIPC if you don't have one already. That should be your first addon after FSX purchase).

 

MAnny

Hi Manny

 

Throttle is Saitek Pro Flight with yoke, so dual levers. Yes, I've used registered FSUIPC for years and pretty good at setting it up.

 

When I move them to the stops, the Airbus follows them all the way to the stops also. It's just that engine power only reaches 85% unless hitting F4 :-(

Hello Phil,

 

I sent you a request for screenshots at the Aerosoft forums. But having read your post above, you could try something like this:

 

If F4 is what solves the problem, the you could set a conditional, range based command for your throttles in FSUIPC.

 

When throttles reach almost their upper limit, you can select to send the FSUIPC equalent of F4 to FSX.

 

Just a thought

 

Jarkko

How do the copilot callouts work in that not automated mode? Does it tell you everything you have to do and then you just have to do it...? If so, what if you only have to check something?

Some of these snap reviews and rants are so embarrassing.

 

 

 

It's just that engine power only reaches 85% unless hitting F4 :-(

 

I get 92%

 

Hmmm...

 

Manny

I get 92%

 

Hmmm...

 

Manny

Thanks

 

I'd be very interested to hear what others get for this. Just put the 320 on the runway and load the 'ready for takeoff' option. No other setup - just that, then firewall the throttles with your hardware.

How do the copilot callouts work in that not automated mode? Does it tell you everything you have to do and then you just have to do it...? If so, what if you only have to check something?

 

There actually are 2 modes. If you have the copilot feature off You do the cockpit preparations yourself, then run the checklist, which will ensure you set everything required. With it on though, the copilot will complete those steps. It's similar to FS2crew, in that all the pilot really has to do is load the FMGC and fly. The copilot will do the rest if you haven't done it already. The difference is in FS2Crew, the copilot will set things up before the checklist, with this feature, it will do it on the checklist call.

One nice feature I found, and the first I've seen with any aircraft addon, is it will automatically set the transition altitude to the location you are at. This of course though will present a problem for those who use default ATC,, especially if the automatic copilot is enabled, as he will set it at the wrong altitude (For the default ATC). So people using default ATC, (I'm one of them) need to be aware of this and reset it in the FMGC back to 18000ft. Overall though it's a good feature, especially for the online communities like VATSIM!!!

Hi Manny

 

Throttle is Saitek Pro Flight with yoke, so dual levers. Yes, I've used registered FSUIPC for years and pretty good at setting it up.

 

When I move them to the stops, the Airbus follows them all the way to the stops also. It's just that engine power only reaches 85% unless hitting F4 :-(

What is your flex temperature? I believe the FMC automatically sets flex, this might be the cause of your low N1. BTW, you shouldn't firewall the throttles in an Airbus, you need to set the throttle lever to the proper detent

I hate this so much. I want to fly this plane so bad. I bought this the day it came out, and only had time to sit in the VC for about 20 mins, and just randomly fly around. My job has absolutely no respect for my addiction and does not allot me enough time to commit to it until this weekend.

There actually are 2 modes. If you have the copilot feature off You do the cockpit preparations yourself, then run the checklist, which will ensure you set everything required. With it on though, the copilot will complete those steps. It's similar to FS2crew, in that all the pilot really has to do is load the FMGC and fly. The copilot will do the rest if you haven't done it already. The difference is in FS2Crew, the copilot will set things up before the checklist, with this feature, it will do it on the checklist call.

 

Ok, so you do everything that's needed and after that you simply check if everything is done (in the first mode you mentioned). But that means the checklists aren't very realistic because they mention EVERY item...? From what I have seen from various videos and also FS2Crew on YouTube the copilot does a lot on his own and only a few items are checked and not each and every one (afaik real life checklist are very short). Doing it all automatic (2nd mode you mentioned) seems even less realistic.

 

Funny thing... the release of this Airbus made me go back to the 737NGX and I am even thinking about getting FS2Crew for it. ^_^

I tried it for the first time last night and for some reason after takeoff and reducing thrust to CL mode at the thrust reduction altitude the engines stayed at 90% and I laughed while the plane tried to put the nose up to 20 degrees in a managed climb to try and avoid going overspeed (which it failed at) so the nose porpoised up and down and the plane went in and out of overspeed while the engine thrust stayed at 90%. At one point the climb rate was 6000fpm. After levelling off I watched the speed tape climb past 400 knots even though I was travelling at mach .63...odd. And yes I've set FS to show IAS. I wasn't using FSUIPC control settings or any weather programs. Just a basic setup as asked for in the Step by Step.

 

I clearly did something wrong. Will have to try again this weekend. Maybe I got it locked into Alpha Floor mode somehow or whatever they call it.

It's just that engine power only reaches 85%

 

I get 92%

 

Hmmm...

 

Manny

 

For my first 3 days of owning the product, I never saw a TO/GA or FLEX N1 greater than 85% which seemed low. However all of these flights had been in England (with OPUS weather) with OAT of around 0 degrees, which was resulting in the lower N1 values.

 

I just flew from Cairo (which was a balmy 17 degrees) and got 97% N1 on TO/GA...... Now that's what I'm, talking about!

 

For those wanting keyboard / button commands, bear in mind that LINDA is very complex to use and is only really for hardware assignment. LUA on the other hand is a breeze once you know where you are putting a few files, and once you print off the LUA parameter numbers from the txt doc available on the Aerosoft forum. Then just set up your assignments in Regstered FSUIPC. I couldn't imagine flying this awesome bird with all mouse clicks now.

 

Funny thing... the release of this Airbus made me go back to the 737NGX and I am even thinking about getting FS2Crew for it. ^_^

 

FS2Crew for the NGX is just awesome .... another level. Especially with the Voice Control as it just works so well. Speaking "LNAV, VNAV, Command A" into your Mic and having the F/O responsively engage them for you is just the tip of the iceberg.

 

And Bryan York is canvassing on the Aerosoft Forum at this minute to see if there is interest in FS2Crew for the Extended. YES PLEASE!