iniBuilds A310 first impressions

[Republic3D 1,232]

I don't fly big jets, I get bored if the flight is longer than 15 minutes without requiring any input in the form of navigation, radio calls, etc. 
But since this one was free, I did a flight in it.. and wow it's really satisfying when you figure things out. And there's something special about handling a heavy jet. It's a great feeling. 
Now I kind of want to buy the PMDG 737 and Fenix A320. 

[regis9 4,014]

Welcome to the tubeliner dark side 😀

[Tuskin38 6,527]

1 hour ago, Republic3D said:

I don't fly big jets, I get bored if the flight is longer than 15 minutes without requiring any input in the form of navigation, radio calls, etc. 
But since this one was free, I did a flight in it.. and wow it's really satisfying when you figure things out. And there's something special about handling a heavy jet. It's a great feeling. 
Now I kind of want to buy the PMDG 737 and Fenix A320. 

The Free FlybyWire A320N is also excellent.

[rogerlimakilo 33]

...I haven't flown the Fenix nor the PMDG 737s for *days* now, and I absolutely adore those planes.

What keeps me coming back: 

o Sounds - the low RPM drone is heavenly hypnotic, but all RPMs are represented very well!

o Systems depth (on par with PMDG)

o One button, seamless Simbrief integration (hells-yeah!)

o Control of outside-the-plane volume (so needed)!

I can only hope that this gorgeous hunk of metal gets better and better with future updates: chalks, FPS tweaks, better VNAV, etc!

Edited November 16, 2022 by rlk281

[vin747 316]

I agree, the A310 is a very addictive plane.. it's like a cute baby 777 or a chubby 767.. 😄....  and has been modeled exceptionally well by inibuilds.. 

[grandfred29 180]

Good day

how do you set tcas on ND? 
i fly with real traffic so maybe traffic can’t be detect by the plane like Fenix a320?

thanks 

[grandfred29 180]

Good day

how do you set tcas on ND? 
i fly with real traffic so maybe traffic can’t be detect by the plane like Fenix a320?

thanks 

[james42 258]

9 minutes ago, grandfred29 said:

Good day

how do you set tcas on ND? 
i fly with real traffic so maybe traffic can’t be detect by the plane like Fenix a320?

thanks 

TCAS is integrated in to the IVSI, you cant display traffic on the ND.

[ErichB 3,643]

In general, I really like the A310, but there are a few things which could make the immersion experience better.    I find the internal engine sounds somewhat lacklustre and underwhelming.    Not talking about the sound slider adjustment. The engine sounds don't appear to be blended well, especially for takeoff- they kind of disappear and then reappear on the spool-up.  

Appears very squirrely on take-off and landing.

 

[darshonaut 237]

Did a first testflight and put all the AAO scripts on my peripherals.

This is a fun aircaft !

I can defo see myself using this on some regular basis. (When I don't fly the FBW or the Headwind...)

Got no complaints as of now...only thing is that the FMCaccoding to Lorby is a WASM instrument and without an API there is no way to use it on my phone like I do with all the other ailiners.

Hopfeully inibuilds considers making an API for this purpose.

I liked the sounds in the cockpit.

 

 

[micstatic 4,319]

Yeah I’m not a fan of the engine sounds either. The clicking and pushing sounds are good though 

[jarmstro 2,404]

I just can't believe this is free! £60 for MSFS and you get this included? It's so good. Hours and hours of enjoyment learning to fly it and master it. What's the catch??

[GCBraun 2,392]

The weather radar also seems to be working fine for me, so not sure what was the drama about the API when SU10 was released.

[darshonaut 237]

I think it's some simplified weather radar that comes ready made by Asobo and developes can use it or not.

I don't get why some devs don't want to use it. 

IMO It's much better having this than having no weather radar.

YMMV

Edited November 16, 2022 by darshonaut

[grandfred29 180]

good day

just before capture the loc I ve lost the command, autopilot and manual mode, like a freeze but plane continue to manœuvre external but not in the cockpit

unable to use power so finally stall and quit the game before crash! 
after 5h flight I am sad!

thanks