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Oh ok thanks, nice to know that good support is available, at this stage it intermittent for me but only started happening after I also installed the WinWing MCDU. Thanks for your help.

@flyinion Did you have any success with getting things to work again? I am having the MiniFCU show that it is correctly connected but then when I start the latest stable Xplane 12 with the Toliss A321, it shows me: "Mini Cockpit FCU not found" window. I can reset it all I like annd it will again show as connected to the PC but Xplane can't see it or use it, any thoughts?

I also found it useful in Freezing the aircraft in position while I do PM duties. Not sure why Xplane doesn't have this feature in house, all full motion sims use it. Works in VR and Xplane 12 too. Thanks.

Hi Chock, That's of great help, thanks. It sounds a bit inadequate for non-normal practice but could assist in cyclic preparation to some degree anyway. Many arlines allow the crew to do some fixed base sim time but not mine so any assistance is of benefit. Be interesting to see if the Flight Sim Labs A320 is of any use for non-normals. Plenty of guys from my airline would love a bit more exposure to some of the more dramatic non normals such as emerg. electrical config. and dual hydraulic faults, might be a bit too much to ask at this stage. For the price as you say, it might be good value. Thanks again for your help and for keeping the PC jargon to a minimum, it does all get a bit much sometimes. Cheers, Aidan iMac 20" 2.66 dual core Windows 7 home premium edition 64 bit. MS FSX

I fly the real Airbus A320 and A321 and we never take off with any C of G less than 25 percent. Prior to flight the regulations require that we check the Zero fuel weight and Take off weight C centre of gravity positions are within the approved envelope, which will always be somewhere in the vicinity of 25 to 33 per cent. This is typical for all aircraft not just Airbus. Incidentally, the further rearward the centre of gravity on an aircraft more generally, the more fuel efficient it is due to a rear C of G requiring an upward vector from the stab trim, therefore providing more lift rather than the stab trim "fighting" the main plane. Although Airbus points this out on their flight operations page, they do say that this does not apply to any measurable degree on the A320 family!

Korn 101,I am a bit of a novice modern PC/Mac simulation. I am a an Airbus A320 Captain and I would like something to practice ECAM and other abnormal operations on at home. I don't need any eye candy at all but would appreciate sufficient visuals to effect a safe landing, some years ago I used Aerowinx PS744 and found that excellent for the sort of thing that I am after, is there any equivalent for the A320 family.I use a MAC but can look at PC software if necessary.You mentioned the "Wilco one" and I dug up a bit of info on this, and it appears to be very much an "eye candy" sim. I am not aware if this is an add on program or what, can you help me please? Cheers Ultimate Airbus Multi-Crew Simulation for your Wilco/feelThere AIRBUS SERIES.File size : 109 MBDownload manual here.Models FS2Crew works with:A319 CFM - A319 CJ - A319 IAE - A320 CFM - A320 IAE - A321 CFM - A321 IAE - A333 RR - A343 CFM - A346 RRHighlights : Real Airbus SOPs and checklists in a multi-crew environment! You are the Captain and Pilot Flying (PF). The FO will perform his flows and make calls just like he would in real life. He'll even fill out a very realistic Takeoff Data Card and hand it to you! The most realistic Airbus experience ever! A must have for serious Airbus pilots! Designed in close consultation with a real-world Airbus pilot to ensure maximum fidelity to actual Airbus procedures! Interact with your First Officer, the FA and the ground crew including Company ops. Experience FS2Crew's brand-new graphical user interface system. Tackle new situations: Air Rage, Bird Strikes and even Passengers smoking in the Lavatory! Voices recorded by real-world flight and cabin crew. Comprehensive manual will get you up and running in no time! Make custom PA announcements to your passengers using a list of over 70 pre-recorded world cities. New systems added to the FeelThere Airbus Series: Enhanced Audio Control Panel (ACP) and oxygen test panel. Realistic pushback/start crew with an international, region-specific accent set: American English, UK, French, Spanish and German. Listen to FA Cabin announcements recorded right out of a real airliner! New FS2Crew engineering technology allows you to interface with the simulation using your joystick, your mouse or your keyboard!Fly your Airbus like a Professional with FS2Crew!