IDG A32X Help

[SirPilotOfAviation]

How do I use SIDs and STARs other than the DEFAULT one?

[it0uchpods]

For that, you need to purchase NAVIGRAPH for $30, and I can advise how to convert it to FGFS.

Or, you need to add the fixes manually, or use a rte file in the Route Manager (note: Router Manager will be defunct soon, CO RTE on MCDU will replace this feature)

Kind Regards,
Josh

[SirPilotOfAviation]

Wait, then how do I know when to descend?

[it0uchpods]

http://aerotexas.com/desplan/desplan.php

Maybe this can help.

Kind Regards,
Josh

PS: Google is your friend.

[SirPilotOfAviation]

But when using OP DES to descend, you can't control VS, can you? I'm losing track of all the abilities...

[SVW]

Airbus VOR/DME and NP approaches:

lateral guidance TRK (not HDG!) mode for wind correction
vertical guidance FPA (not V/S!) with FD off ("birdie" in PFD)

The appropriate FPA can be found in the profile section of the approach plates. Hopefully the A320 FPA is modelled correctly with decimals which is crucial for descending precisely.

cheers
svw

[it0uchpods]

If you know your V/S, then use V/S. Otherwise, use OP DES. (until managed DES is available)

@SVW
Our autopilot closely models the real one, except for managed CLB and DES modes (coming later), FPA is fully working, realistically.

Kind Regards,
Josh

[SirPilotOfAviation]

So I put A/THR in Speed mode and input a VS?

[it0uchpods]

I still feel you didn't watch the video I linked.

You keep the throttles in the CL detent. The A/THR will switch between THR IDLE, THR CLB (or MCT, or DCLB1/2 if 330), and SPEED/MACH modes automatically.

Kind Regards,
Josh

[SVW]

old but good:

@itOuchpods: I'll check out your Bus shortly, sounds promising.

cheers
svw

[SirPilotOfAviation]

Will watch all videos again....

[it0uchpods]

@SVW
Hope you will enjoy. (please, remember it's a WIP)

@SirPilotOfAviation
Great, let me know if further questions!

Kind Regards,
Josh

[V12]

Next stupid ask from pilot of the old birds - how can I enter cruise height / temperature (CRZ FL/TEMP) into MCDU INIT page ? All my attempts ended with NOT ALLOWED

[legoboyvdlp]

Try just entering the altitude - the temperature is not yet simulated
Jonathan

[V12]

Yeees, working. Thx very much.