A320 FMGS B31

[OmniAtlas]

Thank you for the comprehensive post! Would you only arm approach after LOC (l-nav) has captured?

I have a new problem - plane bounces while trying to take off - I end up not picking up speed and end up crashing.

The tanks are half filled.

Is this his an aircraft problem, a cg problem, a trim problem (I did not trim because I do not know where the indicators for the trim wheel are), or is it p3d 2.0?

There is a known bug in prepar3d where certain aircraft will bounce while moving. It will be fixed in their next patch.

[ToTom]

OmniAtlas - There are no problems with the airplane in P3dV2. I use FMGS and tested P3Dv2.
You need to carefully configure FMGS to start. The network has many guides.
In P3Dv2 is a problem with weather programs. These programs put the TAT to 70 degrees C.


You can view the "TRIM" value is to SD screen - Flight controls (press G)


If you do not change the loading and you have 45% of the fuel (about 6.4 tons) take off TRIM should be around -1.6DN.

[OmniAtlas]

Loading and fuel are changed with topcat. Aircraft climbs at 120 knots even though I have the sidestick pushed forward. I have no control as it climbs and stalls. Did not have this problem at a different airport and a full fuel load.

I will experiment again. Airport is YSCH or coffs harbor.

[adonismartinez]

OmniAtlas - There are no problems with the airplane in P3dV2. I use FMGS and tested P3Dv2.
You need to carefully configure FMGS to start. The network has many guides.
In P3Dv2 is a problem with weather programs. These programs put the TAT to 70 degrees C.


You can view the "TRIM" value is to SD screen - Flight controls (press G)


If you do not change the loading and you have 45% of the fuel (about 6.4 tons) take off TRIM should be around -1.6DN.

Hi

I fully agree that the instability problem might be related to trim position, in fact I'll suggest to reset all your configuration within flight simulator, maybe the trim up or down command has been activated inadvertedly causing the bouncingl

TAT at 70 C is be an insane thing !!! Only space shuttle can tolerate that!


Regarding to the LOC question , yes you can arm the approach as well, or you can try an ILS Alike approach.

Regards


Adonis

[OmniAtlas]

Hi there,

if fuel is set to 4 tons and trim is left to the default settings and flaps 3, do you find the aircraft will try and lift at 120 knots? Is this also true with real world operations?

Does autotrim only engage with autopilot turned on?

i tried a fuel loaded at 100% and I do not get the early lift. Thank you.


I am am getting lots of crashes now to desktop (OOM) with p3d - not too sure if this is because I am using terrain data with a divide of 1 (most detailed) when I processed the dem files.

On another note, I still get a 'terrain terrain' warning when the aircraft is configured to land. Not too sure if this is a bug.

[stefangr]

Hi JL,

one question about AUTOLAND korry on glare wings: My understanding is that when I press the AUTOLAND korry, this is triggering a test of the LED output in the korry, which means that "AUTO LAND" will light up while pressing the korry. Am I right? And is your software supporting this behaviour?

Thanks
Stefan

[Leonidas]

Hi JL,
one question about AUTOLAND korry on glare wings: My understanding is that when I press the AUTOLAND korry, this is triggering a test of the LED output in the korry, which means that "AUTO LAND" will light up while pressing the korry. Am I right? And is your software supporting this behaviour?
Thanks
Stefan

I confirm that. At my CPFlight hardware, AUTOLAND doesn't light up when I press the korry too.

[Leonidas]

After last updates trim wheels don't turn according to degrees in SD F/CTRL page as they used to. In fact, they don't turn at all...
Regards

[jeehell]

Hi,


@OmniAtlas: OOMs should not be caused by my software, unless you really have very limited RAM? You can check the RAM usage in the task manager. The terrain alert are sometimes wrong, depends on the airfield you're flying into as well. What is the exact callout?

@Stefan: the AUTOLAND logic you describe is the correct one. It should be working in the software?? what hardware do you have?

@Leonidas: I checked, apparently CPFlight galrae wings do not send an input action when you push the AUTOLAND korry. I sent a request to Paolo from CPflight, waiting for his answer (maybe it's just a firmware update required).

Regards,
JL

[stefangr]

@Stefan: the AUTOLAND logic you describe is the correct one. It should be working in the software?? what hardware do you have?

Thanks for the confirmation. I am using Skalarki hardware, and I am already in contact with Marcin about this.

Thanks
Stefan

[OmniAtlas]

Hi Jeehell, happy new year.

I get terrain terrain callouts when landing into Brisbane (YBBN) -- this is a relatively flat region. I am doing an ILS runway 01 approach -- both autopilots are on. I still get the "Terrain Terrain" warning as I am about to land.

[OmniAtlas]

I've sold off 737 throttle so I no longer have an axis to assign the flaps, or the airbus engine throttles. Flaps can be assigned to joystick buttons using the configure tool -- but how about the engine throttles? Is there an alternative, or it usuable without a working axis?

[jeehell]

Try to download that dll and put it in "hardware modules" folder on the server computer: http://www.jeehell.org/THRLVRs.dll
If you don't have that folder, you need to launch the setup again and select for exemple FSUIPC support.
It'll add virtual THR LVRs that you will still be required to calibrate in FMGS Config

Regards,
JL

[OmniAtlas]

Try to download that dll and put it in "hardware modules" folder on the server computer: http://www.jeehell.org/THRLVRs.dll
If you don't have that folder, you need to launch the setup again and select for exemple FSUIPC support.
It'll add virtual THR LVRs that you will still be required to calibrate in FMGS Config

Regards,
JL

Thanks JL -- I've downloaded the THRLVR and placed it in hardware modules. How do I assign joystick buttons (hold to increment/decrease throttle)?

Thank you.8495

[OmniAtlas]

After todays update -- ND and PFD now remain blank even after turning on batteries ->APU Master SW -> Start switch.

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Edit -- ah just took longer to 'warm up' it works now. I should be dependent on ext power now for startup since it takes up to ?2 mins for the apu to start. Is there anyway we can implement a default state of 'active' with an option in the MCDU to choose cold and dark?

[OmniAtlas]

Speaking of terrain terrain warnings - I found this pretty awesome video - Airbus controlled Flight Into Terrain

http://www.takeofftube.com/view/3240/airbus-controlled-flight-into-terrain/

[jeehell]

Hi,

The THR LVRs module is meant to be used with your louse, it's just a replacement if you don't have any axis available. There is no way to use keyboard inputs.

You don't necessarily have to use EXT PWR, I just changed the starting period to a more realistic one.

Regards,
JL

[skalarki]

Hi JL,

one question about AUTOLAND korry on glare wings: My understanding is that when I press the AUTOLAND korry, this is triggering a test of the LED output in the korry, which means that "AUTO LAND" will light up while pressing the korry. Am I right? And is your software supporting this behaviour?

Thanks
Stefan

I have found problem in my .dll and now new version is ready for download.
Please report is is ok now.

Regards, Marcin

[OmniAtlas]

I tried clicking on the THR LVR module but there is no response in P3D, my engines are in 'REV' and I am unable to put them to idle. Hardwareconnect is running fine -- I tried restarting but I get the same problem.
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Got it working now -- didn't know I had to configure it again in the config program -- I had to restart a few times before it work but now there are no problems!

[jeehell]

Hi,

@OmniAtlas: as I said, YOU MUST calibrate the THRLVR in FMGS Config, even if you use that little DLL (think of that DLL as a virtual joystick, it has markings, but still you need to tell the software where the detents are).


@CPFlight FCU users: I had an answer from Paolo. At the time he designed the Glare Wings, he didn't know ithe AUTOLAND annunciator was also a pushbutton. So this is not possible to support this feature, as there is no physical switch in the panel...


JL

[Leonidas]

Hi
After today's update my ECAM CP doesn't work even though Hardware monitor says: "EHID connected version 6" and I think reappeared a 1sec lag...
Regards

PS. JL please see my post #258

[jeehell]

Hi Leonidas

I do not see why your hardware would no longer work. I do not have any problem with any hardware module.
Does it happen even on a fresh software start?

As for the trim wheels, I do not know what you mean exactly. If you have an hardware throttle quadrant with motorized trim wheels, then I do not drive them. I only change the FS trim setting. What you see on the SD is what should be used by your hardware manufacturer.

Regards,
JL

[OmniAtlas]

Hi,

@OmniAtlas: as I said, YOU MUST calibrate the THRLVR in FMGS Config, even if you use that little DLL (think of that DLL as a virtual joystick, it has markings, but still you need to tell the software where the detents are).

JL

My apologies JL, it's been a hot Australia day and I have misread your instructions. All good now :)

NB - using the "T" button to test take off config does not work. Everything else arms including flaps with "y".

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edit reinstalled and for some reason the test for T.O config now works with "t". Strange.

[romeow]

Hi,


@CPFlight FCU users: I had an answer from Paolo. At the time he designed the Glare Wings, he didn't know ithe AUTOLAND annunciator was also a pushbutton. So this is not possible to support this feature, as there is no physical switch in the panel...


JL

The fscockpit.eu Glare Wings have no AUTOLAND korrey either! It's only an annuciator.
So AUTOLAND as a pushbutton /korrey seems to be a quite new AIRBUS feature. In all my A320 FCOMs they don't mention AUTOLAND as a pushbutton but only as a light. But I must admit that these FCOMs are not of very recent date.

René

[jeehell]

Hi René,

Yes you're right, and as far as I know, you will never find an FCOM with that feature mentionned, even recent ones.
I could only find a small reference to it in the A320 Technical Training Manual.
But that features exists on the real ACFT...

Regards,
JL

[Leonidas]

Hi Leonidas
I do not see why your hardware would no longer work. I do not have any problem with any hardware module.
Does it happen even on a fresh software start?
As for the trim wheels, I do not know what you mean exactly. If you have an hardware throttle quadrant with motorized trim wheels, then I do not drive them. I only change the FS trim setting. What you see on the SD is what should be used by your hardware manufacturer.
Regards,
JL

Indeed, sometimes after an update some features don't work, but after 2 or 3 times work normally, that's weird. Isn't it?
I'll check it again tomorow. Thanks.
Regards

[OmniAtlas]

I'm unable to use managed mode with the autopilot after takeoff - prior to Vrotate managed mode is configured (speed, heading and altitude). I am in climb mode.

i only noticed this issue after switching to mouse (emulated) throttles. I also noticed the A/THR does not engage automatically when the emulated throttle is pushed to TOGA.

Is this just a joystick config problem?

[OmniAtlas]

Works now, even with the emulated joystick you have to use a margin of error. I used "2". Doing a flight now from the Gold Coast and have taken off without any issues!

http://youtu.be/FADQ1fZjLjg

[jeehell]

Hi,

Ok nice to hear you could finally make aflight.

Regards,
JL

[romeow]

Hi René,

Yes you're right, and as far as I know, you will never find an FCOM with that feature mentionned, even recent ones.
I could only find a small reference to it in the A320 Technical Training Manual.
But that features exists on the real ACFT...

Regards,
JL
Hi JL,
thanks for the particulars about the AUTOLANDING (pushbutton) feature. So CPFlight and fscockpit Glare Wings are no really up-to-date, aren't they? It's a pity but no disaster.
Do you know if this said feature is rather new or have been implemented since a long time in real ACFT?
Kind regards
René

[jeehell]

Hi All,

the latest installation package: http://www.jeehell.org/A320FMGS_B31.4.exe
I had issues with Avast antivirus, it detected the AP.FBW.exe file as a virus. This is obviously a false positive, but take care while installing not to quarantaine it.

I'll upload an autoupdate later.

Regards,
JL

[adonismartinez]

Hi JL,
thanks for the particulars about the AUTOLANDING (pushbutton) feature. So CPFlight and fscockpit Glare Wings are no really up-to-date, aren't they? It's a pity but no disaster.
Do you know if this said feature is rather new or have been implemented since a long time in real ACFT?
Kind regards
René


Hi

today in a routine flight I pressed and hold the autoland switch in flight and in ground, it flashes twice, Even the A 319 I flew is 2005 that feature was already implemented and as far as I know there are no changes

Regards.

Adonis

[adonismartinez]

hi Omniatlas

the TOGA mode does not arm the autothrust, ATHR is active from FLEX/MCT to IDLE so you need to move your levers to climb or mct to get ATHR active.

also can you please clarify when you mention " - prior to Vrotate managed mode is configured (speed, heading and altitude). I am in climb mode. " if you are in heading you should be in OPEN climb mode instead of climb mode. Managed modes are engaged when lateral navigation is complete and tehere are not discontinuities, or you have heading in green and Nav in blue.


regards

adonis

[OmniAtlas]

Hi adomonismartinez -- it activates fine now -- it was a emulated joystick config problem :) For some reason I must not have been completely in TOGA/FLEX mode because of the joystick margin error.

[OmniAtlas]

Hi All,

the latest installation package: http://www.jeehell.org/A320FMGS_B31.4.exe
I had issues with Avast antivirus, it detected the AP.FBW.exe file as a virus. This is obviously a false positive, but take care while installing not to quarantaine it.

I'll upload an autoupdate later.

Regards,
JL

Hi JL -- is it okay just to do an autoupdate if we have B31.3 or should we do a clean install (uninstall previous version then reinstall 31.4)?

I will be donating to the Australian Royal Flying Doctors; will you be okay if I donate under your name or your software "Jeehell Airbus Flight Management and Guidance System"?

[SimStar001]

Hey Jeehell, after updating to Version 31.4 there is no connection to the modules which are installed on networking pc. any idea why? Firewall are all off...
Only modules could connect which are on the server PC

[romeow]

Hi

today in a routine flight I pressed and hold the autoland switch in flight and in ground, it flashes twice, Even the A 319 I flew is 2005 that feature was already implemented and as far as I know there are no changes

Regards.

Adonis
Hi Adonis,
thank you for answering my question! So fscockpit and cpflight (and probably most/all of the Airbus MSFS addon software developers) missed this feature.
I'll inform fscockpit about this issue so Tomasz may change the simple annunciator by a pushbutton.
Regards
René

[jeehell]

Hi,

@OmniAtlas: yes this is all fine for me, put the name you want ;)
You should only have to do an autoupdate.

@SimStar: how did you update?
Do you have wideFMGSserver and clients running?

Regards,
JL

[buentead]

Hi everyone

Every now and then, I get the following message some seconds after engine start:
F/CTL DIRECT LAW
(PROT LOST)
-MAN PITCH TRIM....USE

This behaviour I have since ever. So it has nothing to do with B31.4. Has anyone an idea how I can prevent this? Start-up of SW and checklist is always the same.

Following is my configuration:
Main PC: FSX, FSUIPC (w/WideServer), FMGS server, AP/FBW, FSUIPC connect, FMGS_navdata, sound module, hardware connect (Joysticks, FCU CPFlight)
CPT PC: PFD, ND, CPT MCDU
EWD PC: E/WD, SD, STBY, WideClient FS, interfaceIT (overhead hardware)
FO PC: OVHD logic, FO MCDU
Note: I'm using interfaceIT for overhead hardware rather than the FMGS Hardware Connect so I can assign actions when switch is on and onother when switch is off. This saves me some number of inputs.

cu, Adrian

[Jerec]

HI Adrian,

i got same behaviour from time to time. When message is active i reset all ELACs and FCTLs with switching off and on, then the message disappears. So one of the Flightcontrolcomputers failed . But how it comes to this message, i dont know, maybe too much delay, when internal logic switches from APU-power to gen-power? The last times i start with groundpower connected (I know not realistic, but for testing more comfortable), i didnt got this situation.

Regards Henrik

[adonismartinez]

Hi
the message, F/CTL DIRECT LAW (PROT LOST), can mean several things.

According to fcom the system affected comes underlined, also when you lost protection you are in alternate law or direct law (when you lower the landing gear) and both are caused by a double failure.

Since flight controls seems affectd It might be, either
Hydraulics , both green and yellow systems not presurized and PTU in off position,
or
Flight computer FACs, SECs and ELACs off.

Make sure you complete the "All white lights" .. extingish in the overhead panel, which means to turn ON everything that is already OFF.

best regards

Adonis

[adonismartinez]

You are welcome,

Aww something I forgot, the autoland button lights when you are reaching minimun in cat II approach and you disconnect autopilot very close to the authorized minimum altitude or when plane degrades the CAT Three dual capability...

Regards

Adonis

PD the proof of truth :-)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UmrpR7D3oL0&feature=youtu.be

[jeehell]

Adrian,

The recommended method for FDS boards is with my jeeheell_IIT module (which actually uses interfaceIT). If you really wish to use any other means, you have to make sure your implementation is correct. You'll have to check the OVHD software to see if you have any HYD or other systems OFF.

JL

[SimStar001]

Hi,

@SimStar: how did you update?
Do you have wideFMGSserver and clients running?

Regards,
JL


Hi,

yes all modules are running. I did updating the software via the auto updater.

Regards marco

[OmniAtlas]

hi Omniatlas

the TOGA mode does not arm the autothrust, ATHR is active from FLEX/MCT to IDLE so you need to move your levers to climb or mct to get ATHR active.

also can you please clarify when you mention " - prior to Vrotate managed mode is configured (speed, heading and altitude). I am in climb mode. " if you are in heading you should be in OPEN climb mode instead of climb mode. Managed modes are engaged when lateral navigation is complete and tehere are not discontinuities, or you have heading in green and Nav in blue.


regards

adonis

Hi Adonis, I found an excellent video (and he has many other excellent videos on his channel) to go with your explanation. Thank you.


http://youtu.be/_CQo2uybkNg

[jeehell]

Marco, is there anything special written in WideFMGSserver or client window?

JL

[OmniAtlas]

Bouncing airplane bug?

Fuel in the center tank is empty - aircraft bounces immediately on injection of new fuel and weight balance. I can't trim because the aircraft keeps on bouncing and resetting the trim wheel value.
Again using TOPCAT to export the weight and balance --


L O A D S H E E T ISSUED BY APPROVED DATE TIME
07 JAN 2014 1155
ALL WEIGHTS IN KILOGRAMS ......... ..........





FROM/TO FLIGHT A/C REG A/C TYPE CONFIG
YPMQ/YSSY VH-ATLAS A320-214/CFM56-5B4 C42 Y113


WEIGHT DISTRIBUTION
LOAD IN COMPARTMENTS 3197 1/1599 3/1598


PASSENGER/CABIN BAG 10822 AD/123 C/14 I/14 TTL 137+14


TOTAL PAYLOAD 14019 LAST MINUTE CHANGES
DRY OPERATING WEIGHT 41159 DEST SPEC CL/CPT +/- WEIGHT
ZERO FUEL WEIGHT ACTUAL 55178 MAX 61008 L
TAKE OFF FUEL 4400
TAKE OFF WEIGHT ACTUAL 59578 MAX 73482
TRIP FUEL 1870
LANDING WEIGHT ACTUAL 57708 MAX 64501
TAXI OUT FUEL 115


UNDERLOAD BEFORE L.M.C. 5830 LIMITED BY ZFW LMC TOTAL + / -


BALANCING/TRIM CONDITIONS
MACZFW 31.04%
MACTOW 31.31% STAB TRIM: 0.6 DN
MACLDW 31.54%


MAC LIMITS
ZFW FWD 16.69% AFT 42.00%
TOW FWD 16.86% AFT 42.00%
LDW FWD 16.79% AFT 43.00%


TRIM BY CABIN AREA
A69.B68




CAPTAINS INFORMATION/NOTES
STD WEIGHTS USED ADULT/84 CHILD/35 INFANT/0
BLOCK FUEL/ 4515 ( 5591 LITER)
LANDG FUEL/ 2530 ( 3133 LITER)
TAXI TIME 10 MIN


SELCAL/BG-LR

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Passenger load is about ~95 %, cargo about 60 %, and fuel on board 35% full.
P3D bug?

[adonismartinez]

Very good, those are the ones we sign on plane before leaving ! :lol:

Now dependeing on conditions you have the v1, Vr and v2 speeds, also the flex mct value in celsius degrees. The performance charts vary depending on airfield elevation, runway lenght, field temperature, qnh and tower reported wind.

Attached please find a standard runways analisys chart from Airbus for a 489 ft elevation 3000 meters runway.

To get speeds, firts locate weight on left column, then check your flap settings, Conf 1 or 2, finally match it with runway wind.

example: tow weight 64 tons, flaps 2 and 10 kts tailwind

Speeds v1 / vr / v2

142 / 143 / 145. Flex 56

now you know what to write in the perfomance take off page

Regards

Adonis

[jeehell]

Hi OmniAtlas,

Which version P3D do you use? V2?
I do not use Topcat. I always do my loading through FSX/P3D (V1.4) menus. I never had the aircraft bounce for more than a couple seconds?

JL

[Leonidas]

Hi JL
Should we forget the before NavDataPro saved Pilots Routes?
Regards

[jeehell]

Hi

For now yes.

regards,
JL

[OmniAtlas]

Very good, those are the ones we sign on plane before leaving ! :lol:

Now dependeing on conditions you have the v1, Vr and v2 speeds, also the flex mct value in celsius degrees. The performance charts vary depending on airfield elevation, runway lenght, field temperature, qnh and tower reported wind.

Adonis

Thank you Adonis -- I also use TOPCAT which I believe this is where they derive their data from :)

[OmniAtlas]

Hi OmniAtlas,

Which version P3D do you use? V2?
I do not use Topcat. I always do my loading through FSX/P3D (V1.4) menus. I never had the aircraft bounce for more than a couple seconds?

JL

Yes, it is P3D 2.0...very strange behavior. Anyone here using 2.0 also have a bouncing plane on automatic fuel injection (<half tank full)?

[jeehell]

I can't say for sure its related, but I've heard of a bouncing plane bug in V2. I cannot tell myself as I don't have the V2 yet...

JL

[OmniAtlas]

Very good, those are the ones we sign on plane before leaving ! :lol:

Now dependeing on conditions you have the v1, Vr and v2 speeds, also the flex mct value in celsius degrees. The performance charts vary depending on airfield elevation, runway lenght, field temperature, qnh and tower reported wind.


Adonis -- does the aircraft autotrim after you insert V1, Vr, and V2 into the mcdu? My trim values are still at 0 just before I takeoff and all MCDU data is entered.

[OmniAtlas]

For some reason I've managed to fail AP1 and AP2 (shows up on the ECAM and I can no longer activate AP1 and AP2 on the FCU)-- I thought Jeehell software has no built in failures? What did I do wrong? :)

[jeehell]

Hi,

Yes I've seen that bug in last version, trying to fix it.
There are "no failures" in the sense you cannot trigger them, but there are some ECAM warnings which do come up when some systems are shut down for example. Also, in the case of AP, the bug comes if you disconnect the AP through the FCU (instead of instinctive disconnect button on stick), or by moving the stick/rudder.

JL

[ToTom]

Yes, it is P3D 2.0...very strange behavior. Anyone here using 2.0 also have a bouncing plane on automatic fuel injection (<half tank full)?
I use P3Dv2 and Topcat.
I looked at several airports. I tried the small and large loading. Half and full tanks. Everything works fine. Also UPLINK the MCDU.

http://www.mycockpit.org/forums/showthread.php?t=26449&p=143377&highlight=#post143377

[OmniAtlas]

Hi,

Yes I've seen that bug in last version, trying to fix it.
There are "no failures" in the sense you cannot trigger them, but there are some ECAM warnings which do come up when some systems are shut down for example. Also, in the case of AP, the bug comes if you disconnect the AP through the FCU (instead of instinctive disconnect button on stick), or by moving the stick/rudder.

JL

Thanks JL, it happens for me when I retract the flaps too early shortly after takeoff (speed restraints) -- AP shuts off and I can't reclick on them.

[OmniAtlas]

I use P3Dv2 and Topcat.
I looked at several airports. I tried the small and large loading. Half and full tanks. Everything works fine. Also UPLINK the MCDU.

http://www.mycockpit.org/forums/showthread.php?t=26449&p=143377&highlight=#post143377

I will try again -- I see you are using project airbus as the configuration profile?
I was using FSDG single class -- I am not too sure if this makes a difference.

[ToTom]

I will try again -- I see you are using project airbus as the configuration profile?
I was using FSDG single class -- I am not too sure if this makes a difference.
The difference is huge. Compare these aircraft cfg file...


Just use my settings ... It'll be fine.

[buentead]

[...] When message is active i reset all ELACs and FCTLs with switching off and on, then the message disappears. So one of the Flightcontrolcomputers failed . [...]

@Henrik: thanks for your input. It happend again and I could get out of the situation with your procedure.

@Adonis: When it happend, all 'Off' indicator lights were off on the Overhead panel (hardware and software).

Adrian

[buentead]

The recommended method for FDS boards is with my jeeheell_IIT module (which actually uses interfaceIT). If you really wish to use any other means, you have to make sure your implementation is correct. You'll have to check the OVHD software to see if you have any HYD or other systems OFF.

Thanks, JL. The reason I'm not using jeeheell_IIT modul is because I cannot assign an action when going to 'on' and an action (same or different) when going to 'off'. May be I used the wrong switches in my Overhead panel. Because the korry switches stay 'on' when pressed and go to 'off' when pressed again. And for simple switches (e.g. Beacon on/off) I only use one input for 'on'. Or maybe I don't fully understand the jeeheell_IIT module configuration. Can you tell me how to configure correct? Thanks.

Adrian

[jeehell]

Hi

@OmniAtlas: Totom is right I think, the PA aircraft "cheats" with the CG I think. So you need something meant for the PA.

@Adrian:
1) For toggle switches (i.e. like the beacon ON/OFF), you only need one input wired to the ON position. And you assign the ON action only (i.e. API_SW_BEACON_ON). I put the OFF action as well as the list is shared for all the hardware modules, and some hardware do not have ON/OFF detection on a single input.
2) Korry switches: the real ACFT uses both ON/OFF (not momentary) switches and MON/OFF ones (momentary).
-You can use yourself both types in your cockpit. In both case, you assign the action to the (M)ON position, and the software will (if necessary) detect the OFF position.
-For the ON/OFF switches of the real ACFT: if you chose to use MON/OFF, you need to select the "toggle action" option instead of the "separate press/release actions" option.

In any case, all korry and ON/OFF toggle switches only need one input on you I/O board.
Some of the 3 positions toggle need an extra input (like LDG lights). And the rotary switches need as many inputs as positions.

Regards,
JL

[jeehell]

By the way Adrian, is your OVHD soft on a remote PC? And the EWD?

JL

[buentead]

By the way Adrian, is your OVHD soft on a remote PC? And the EWD?

JL

Hi JL

Thanks for clarification of the type of switches. I'll check it out and will report the outcome.

Yes, the OVHD and EWD are on different remote PC's.

Adrian

[OmniAtlas]

The difference is huge. Compare these aircraft cfg file...


Just use my settings ... It'll be fine.

Changing the configuration to 'Project Airbus' in TOPCAT works. No more bouncing aircrafts!

[OmniAtlas]

Hi

@OmniAtlas: Totom is right I think, the PA aircraft "cheats" with the CG I think. So you need something meant for the PA.


JL

Yes, I think it works correctly now. At least I don't have an aircraft that lifts at 110 knots anymore and tailstrikes.

[stefangr]

Hi JL,

just a quick question about Open Descent: When I am at CRZ LVL = FL300 and about to start the descent, I am pulling the altitude knob on FCU to trigger OP DES which is displayed in the FMA. I would normally expect the engines go into IDLE and the A/C trying to keep the speed by adjusting the pitch. When I do this at FL300, the engines are not going to IDLE, just slowing a bit down. During descent it is slowing a bit more down the engines, the more I descent the more slowing down the engine settings. Only at around FL240 the engines go into IDLE completely.

Is this how it is in real life? I actually don't know, so maybe it's all like it should be...

Thanks
Stefan

[OmniAtlas]

Quick query -- shouldn't your QNH be at the correct value (what you entered in the MCDU) when approaching? When I switch from STD -> QNH it is the same value when I departed.

[jeehell]

Hi,

@Stefan: the IDLE N1 is higher at high altitude. Does the EWD show IDLE between the two N1 gauges?


@Omniatlas: no, the MCDU and FCU are not interconnected.

Regards,
JL

[adonismartinez]

Hi Stefangr

Yes in real life happens that: Idle is higher at higher altitude , the idle value is not relevant, the word IDLE in the EWD confirms that engine is at idle.

Also engine / wing anti-ice use increases your IDLE value due to air bleed. When an engine anti-ice valve is open, the N1 limit is automatically reduced and, if necessary, the idle N1 is automatically increased for both engines in order to provide the required pressure for anti-icing

Since the aircraft will maintain speed by using elevators only, try increasing your selected speed and you will go down faster and you can see how the idle value reduces faster.

Best regards

Adonis

[stefangr]

Hi JL & Adonis,

thanks for your explanations. I am not sure if "IDLE" was shown on EWD - I don't think so. But I will double check and let you know.

Thanks
Stefan

[stefangr]

Have just made another test flight. There really seems to be a problem, IDLE is not displayed until FL240/FL230. I have raised a bug report with some more information.

A question about the FMA displays "SRS" and "RWY" which light up during T/O roll: I assume the functions behind these modes are not modelled (yet), are they? I think "RWY" in real life should "hold" the A/C on the center line as long as ILS freq is tuned in. I always need to correct with rudder/tiller to keep the A/C on the runway :)

Thanks
Stefan

[adonismartinez]

Have just made another test flight. There really seems to be a problem, IDLE is not displayed until FL240/FL230. I have raised a bug report with some more information.

A question about the FMA displays "SRS" and "RWY" which light up during T/O roll: I assume the functions behind these modes are not modelled (yet), are they? I think "RWY" in real life should "hold" the A/C on the center line as long as ILS freq is tuned in. I always need to correct with rudder/tiller to keep the A/C on the runway :)

Thanks
Stefan

Hi Stefan

Yes you are right the rwy mode will hold the airplane in the runway IF the autopilot is ON, however all takeoffs are handmade, so as you are experiencing to make correction happens the same in real life. Also consider wind gusts from crosswind and an engine fail, so Airbus is very automated but not too far to that point.;) Remember Autopilot logic lets you enable autopilot 5sec after liftoff.

try a pull heading after liftoff, if you dont see RWY TRACK on FMA then there is a problem .

Regards

Adonis

[OmniAtlas]

Hi Stefan

Yes you are right the rwy mode will hold the airplane in the runway IF the autopilot is ON, however all takeoffs are handmade, so as you are experiencing to make correction happens the same in real life. Also consider wind gusts from crosswind and an engine fail, so Airbus is very automated but not too far to that point.;) Remember Autopilot logic lets you enable autopilot 5sec after liftoff.

try a pull heading after liftoff, if you dont see RWY TRACK on FMA then there is a problem .

Regards

Adonis

Adonis -- you seem very informed with Airbus proceedures -- are you a real world airbus pilot? :)

[startrail]

Hi Jee ****


have installed the new update thru updater and now my server can not connect to the client . On the client computer I get FCU.EXE - BAD IMAGE and a similar message for he other module plus a box stating
: C\a32FMGS \SIMAPI_FS.dll error. t is either not designed to run n windows or contains an error etc.........


Regards

Mike

[jeehell]

Hi,

Try again to uninstall then reinstall the software (using B31.4). The aplly the updates again;
Also, some people have had issues with antivirus recently (particularly with Avast, don't know for other brands). SO make sure your AV is not putting any executable in quarantaine...

JL

[Leonidas]

Hi Leonidas
I do not see why your hardware would no longer work. I do not have any problem with any hardware module.
Does it happen even on a fresh software start?
As for the trim wheels, I do not know what you mean exactly. If you have an hardware throttle quadrant with motorized trim wheels, then I do not drive them. I only change the FS trim setting. What you see on the SD is what should be used by your hardware manufacturer.
JL

Hi
After most updates ECAM CP doesn't work at all or just its LEDs don't light up, but after two or three days-flights-restarts, it works perfectly. So before I post a problem, I'll wait 2-3 days...
As for trim wheels: I do have motorized trims from FSCockpit and I was very happy seeing them turning up and down at the degree trim value in F/CTRL page of SD. I say "was", because after last updates they don't turn at all. It's not a hardware problem, because they work when I use the configutator tool, that FSCockpit provided.
Regards

[jeehell]

Hi Leonidas,

When I say "hardware problem" I mean the driver of FScockpit is not my concern either. I did not change anything in regard to the trim in my latest versions. So either it is FSCockpit hardware or it is FScockpit driver which is at fault, for me it's the same. If they messed up, they need to repair, not me...

I'll be waiting for your feedback on the ECAM panel (here I made the driver myself, so I'm "responsible").

Best regards,
JL

[Leonidas]

Hi Leonidas,
When I say "hardware problem" I mean the driver of FScockpit is not my concern either. I did not change anything in regard to the trim in my latest versions. So either it is FSCockpit hardware or it is FScockpit driver which is at fault, for me it's the same. If they messed up, they need to repair, not me...
JL

But the driver didn't change. The problem began after an update of FMGS. That's why I had to ask you. It's OK, of course you aren't responsible...
Best regards

[adonismartinez]

Hi Omniatlas

Some sort of it, at some airline in south america :p


Regards

Adonis

[AUA171]

Hi!

Something strange happend after the upgrade to B31.4...
Starting the APU takes now more than 4 minutes. Maybe I changed something what I cant remember anymore but I have no clue what could be the reason why the startup takes that long.

Any idea?

Christian

[Stephan Schwarz]

Hi Christian,

ist not a bug, it´s a feature :-) JL has implemented this to make it more realistic.

Regards,
Stephan

[AUA171]

Hi Stephan!

Wow I'm impressed! Does it mean that in reality the startup of the APU takes really several minutes?

Christian

[Stephan Schwarz]

Just found this source on the internet http://www.airliners.net/aviation-forums/tech_ops/read.main/270031/
Maybe 4 minutes is a bit too long, here the talk about 45-60 seconds. Maybe Jean Luc may comment this?

[AUA171]

Hi!

I found this video ( http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W89vtuje2Ao ) of APU starting sequence where it is mentioned a avarage APU starts in 120 seconds. (see video timestamp 2:02).

Christian

[jeehell]

Hi

APU starts in about 2minutes, but you need to add the flap opening which takes about 30seconds.

JL

[Miatanet]

Hi
a happy New Year to everyone.
Since updating to the B31 version I have a problem starting the HardwareConnect.exe. The EHIDmodule.dll is crashing somehow and it says on the error message that it is not build to run on the Windows Version or has a problem itself.
Using W7 64bit and it worked since the update. Anyone any idea?

Thanks again to JL for his outstanding and excellent work and support .

Best regards
Stefan

[jeehell]

Hi Stefan,

Do you have an antivirus which may be causing the trouble?

JL

[Miatanet]

Hi Stefan,

Do you have an antivirus which may be causing the trouble?

JL

Hi JL
just MS essentials, nothing more.

Regards
Stefan

[jeehell]

well maybe check it's not causing troubles with that dll .
I do not have such issues...

JL

[OmniAtlas]

Latest update -- I get errors with ELEC PUMP fault even before the APU starts up.

When I turn on ext power I have the following errors:

HYD B+Y SYS LO PR
G+B SYS LO PR

I tried turning on GEN 1 and GEN 2 ELEC but I get faults.

[OmniAtlas]

-

addit -- Haha...I had the simulator paused. Silly me.....silly me.

[Miatanet]

Hi JL
deactivated MS essentials and is causing the same problem. What I found out, it is just crashing when FSX is started, when FSX is not started FMGS is starting corect. When then starting FSX the error comes up again. The message also says to reinstall the programm....
so I will do and report :-)
Best regards
Stefan

[jeehell]

Ok that is very strange.
By hte way, do you actually have hardware from CockpitSonic? Because EHIDmodule is meant only to interface with that hardware.
So if you don't need it, simply delete it...

Best regards,
JL

[Miatanet]

Ok that is very strange.
By hte way, do you actually have hardware from CockpitSonic? Because EHIDmodule is meant only to interface with that hardware.
So if you don't need it, simply delete it...

Best regards,
JL

OK, good to know. Using Marcins IO :-). So I deactivated it in the starter.ini and it works now.
Thank you JL.
Regards
Stefan

[filippoporcari]

just want to report about the hardwareconnect issue someone was experiencing when using Skalarki hardware: in my sim i have ALL and ONLY skalarki hardware...now after some 20 h or more on many test flights after all the hardware was connected i NEVER experienced hardware connect issues or crashes. were the guys experiencing it using only skalarki hardware or a mix of different manufacturers?
cheers
filippo

[OmniAtlas]

For some reason my TAT is 80 C - and I'm at 20,000 ft.

I'm using OPUS...this is a known weather injection problem with P3D 2.0? Autopilot went crazy and my aircraft shortly crashed.

However it is good to know the TAT affects the temperature probe directly on the aircraft and the computers on board could not calculate airspeed.

[Miatanet]

just want to report about the hardwareconnect issue someone was experiencing when using Skalarki hardware: in my sim i have ALL and ONLY skalarki hardware...now after some 20 h or more on many test flights after all the hardware was connected i NEVER experienced hardware connect issues or crashes. were the guys experiencing it using only skalarki hardware or a mix of different manufacturers?
cheers
filippo

Hi Filippo
just using Skalarki HW.
I think there was a Problem with the .dll itself (0kb) :-)

Regards
Stefan

[AUA171]

Hi!

Yesterday I downloaded and installed the latest updates.
Everything is working fine but one problem I had with new SIOC Creator which I solved after playing around to find the root cause.

First of all, many thanks JL for including now the Device ID for MCDU USBkeys card. It's now preventing me to change the SIOC code manually every time after compiling to set the Device ID :-)

For all who are using OC Cards and SIOC Creator, here the problem I had and what needs to be done to get it fixed:

Everytime loading my configuration file it aborted loading with an error.
Due to the new Device IDX parameter for MCDUs it seems that the specific MCDU config file is not compatible anymore.

The only thing what needs to be done is to delete the .mcdu config file.
Then loading your configuration is working and the MCDU configuration procedure needs to be done from scratch, but this doesn't take so long.

Do not forget to save your configuration file afterwards!

br
Christian

[jeehell]

Hi Christian,

Oops SOrry about that, I found the bug which prevents importing the old MCDU configuration file.
I've just put a new update which should correct that (along with a few bug corrections)!

Best regards,
JL

[asessa]

Hi JL, i just installed your update , then i installed navdatapro 1401... but in the MCDU i read Active Nav Data is JHW1301...why ?

[jeehell]

Hi,

What folder is set up in Navdatapro?

JL

[BoXon]

Hi!

Just downloaded the A320FMGS_B31.4.exe to test.

However, the auto update always seems to get stuck on N1FLX.13.txt and returns an error of "?". Then nothing happens.

I've tried to start the software whiteout updating it, but the NavDBapp.exe returns an unlimited amount of "Access violation at address 0052F2C2".

I have installed the Navigraph Level-D navdata in FSX\Level-D Simulations and changed FSscentery.cfg to:
scenery.cfg=C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft Games\Microsoft Flight Simulator X\scenery.cfg
FSfolder=C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft Games\Microsoft Flight Simulator X\

/BoXon

[filippoporcari]

boxon: u don't have to install LevelD airacs...in navdatapro u have to choose JeeHell airacs and install to the default location proposed by the installer! this is critical.

JL: just updated before flying but AP/Fbw threw an error message when starting the suite have manually close and restart AP/Fbw

regards
fil

[Stephan Schwarz]

I was facing another issue during a flight a few minutes ago:

- first ENG2 did not start unless I set XBLEED from OPEN back to AUTO and OPEN again plus IGN START -> NORMAL -> IGN START again
-second, after ENGINE START the CP ND and FO ND was frozen. I had to restart the ND Modules on the remote PC and then it worked fine again.

Regards,
Stephan

[asessa]

Hi,

What folder is set up in Navdatapro?

JL

Hi JL, i've the default of navadatapro , in my case : "c:\Users\A320 Sim\AppData\Roaming\JeeHellWare"

[jeehell]

1301??
This is weird, because the first available cycle was 1311 I think, they did not provide earlier cycles in my format?
Can you post a screenshot of the STATUS page rigth after starting the ELEC power?

JL

[Stephan Schwarz]

Hello Guys,

since yesterday I am having problems with the A320: at FL236 my ND suddenly looses the Flightplan and when climbing above FL240 I get A.FLOOR and the warning sound, the speed ribbon gets lost and the airplane is uncontrollable. When back below FL240, everything works normal again. I made a short video, not very clear but maybe helpful. Any ideas?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g2uXA_1g1qA

PS: this happened dureing 4 flights now on different routes

Thank you all
Stephan

[jeehell]

Hi

do you use any weather program?
what is the temperature you get when the issue start?
Apparently there can be issues with too high temperatures in some addons. It then provokes a wrong TAS and IAS calculation in my software.
JL

[Stephan Schwarz]

I use the FSX weather (real world weather), no Addons. Anyway I made a recovery of my computer and now its working ,,, so in fact it was not a fault of the FMGS ;)

[Space]

Hey Jeehell,
i did the Major update yesterday on Server and Clients. Now the Clients did not connect. IP Adresses and Ports are the Same, switching in network also.
any ideas?

[jeehell]

Hi,

Do WideFMGS server and clients windows show any information?

JL

[jeehell]

Hi,

The recent numerous updates in a complete package for those who are having troubles with getting the auto updates:
http://www.jeehell.org/A320FMGS_B31.5.exe

Regards,
JL

[Space]

Hey Jeehell,
I fixed my Bug. Norton Antivirus deleted the FMGS Server exe.

Another question:
i am missing some Inputs like ECAM functions and also the Rudder Trim function. Are you planning to insert them?

[jeehell]

Hi

ok goid to know.
What ECAM functions do you miss??
As for trim I'll add that later.

JL

[Stephan Schwarz]

JL do you have an information for us when we will be able to store flightplans again? Would be a very helpful feature.

[jeehell]

Hi,

No I do not know when I'll add that feature back.

regards,
JL

[Space]

I am missing some ECAM switching functions, if i am right i can find only one Rotary Switch function. Also Dimmer function will be fine if supported ;)

[jeehell]

Dimmer is already supported for all EIS.
ECAM swtiching will come later, it's not trivial at all.

Regards,
JL

[OmniAtlas]

Hi,

No I do not know when I'll add that feature back.

regards,
JL

I would like to request that feature if possible -- was it very buggy and had to be removed?

Thank you JL -- I have officially switched and sold most of my Boeing hardware; and your software was a large part of that decision.

[stefangr]

Hi,

just a quick question about baros on CP + FO side and their connection to AP 1 and 2. Let's say both baros are setup to different values and the A/C has leveled off. I would think that if AP1 is engaged, the A/C would try to establish the altitude based on CP's baro, and if AP2 is engaged the A/C would try to establish the altitude based on FO's baro and FO's current altitude as shown on FO's PFD.

Am I wrong? It looks like the A/C always follows the current altitude on CP side, even if AP2 is engaged only.

Thanks
Stefan

[jeehell]

HI,

You are probably right, but this is not a priority item for now. Also, I need to be sure exactly how each FMGC and FD gets its air data.

Regards,
JL

[filippoporcari]

JL i'm using skalarki hardware...the PFD and ND dimmers act strange.
ND dimmer: turning counterclockwise it dims to black but reaching the extreme position gives full bright again.
PFD dimmer: turning counterclockwise dims to black but reaching extreme position it switch the PFD/ND xfer switching the displays.
axis correctly calibrated in profiler...reported to marcin as well but he said everything looks correct on his side.

[jeehell]

HI

the auto PFD XFR to ND is normal when you turn the PFD OFF.
I'll have a look at the ND dimmer when at 0.

JL

[filippoporcari]

thx JL...
airbus features keep amazing me :-)
btw...after today's update at fmgs startup the HC does not connect to skalarki (on its window it says NOT RESPONDING) if manually shutting it and restarting everything is fine.
regards
fil

[filippoporcari]

nevermind jl...re running fmgs HC is running as it should and comnecting correctly to profiler...don't ask me why :-)
regards
fil

[filippoporcari]

i was wrong jl!
hardwareconnect keeps hanging at startup...it says waiting for client in its window...the log does not contain anything particular more than saying SKALARKIIO.dll client connected....then disconnected....then connected...many times ending in WAITING FOR CLIENT

[filippoporcari]

last update...after rebooting the pc HC works...i'll report again should it fail...sorry for this!
filippo

[jeehell]

Well don't be sorry, I still think it is caused by the module from skalarki. I do not know why... I personnally don't have any problems with HC (which runs constantly) and I don't use that DLL...

JL

[filippoporcari]

it just looked strange: am now running HC and skalarki hardware and experienced this at startup just after the last update.
i'll report again if needed.
cheers
filippo

[OmniAtlas]

Unrelated to fgms JL but do you atc for Nice on ivao?

[jeehell]

I did a few years ago...

JL

[Migelito]

Hello Jeehell, hello to all!

I read this forum since month, I do now use your software (B31.4) for my growing 320.
First of all: Merci, merci and merci.

Please understand following as a hint and not as critic.

When I press "N" on the F/O MCDU, I do get an "O". All other characters are correct.
So I have two "O" and no "N".

One comment more please:
The FMGS captured the G/S first on approach, which is not allowed in reality (so you could descent off the localizer and you don´t have obstacle clearance there). G/S capture is only allowed after(or together with) LOC Capture.
Maybe this is an FSX thread, so please sorry if so.

You are moving on a very high level (so gladly we can) which no other software can realise.
Looking foreward what comes up next, please do not stop

Best regards from Austria
Thanks a lot
Michael

[jeehell]

Hello Michael,

Thanks for the comments.
Regarding your issues:

1) The "N" key on the FO MCDU should be correct in the latest version available (31.5 and/or through the auto update).

2) At first I had that in mind too. But after digging a lot on that mater in the FCOM, it turns out on the latest THALES FMGS versions, the G/S can be engaged before LOC mode! Here an extract from the FCOM.
http://www.jeehell.org/GS.jpg


Best regards,
JL

[SimStar001]

Hello JL,

I did again updates on all Client PCs as well as on the Server PC. After that there was again the bug that nothing connects to the Server.
The only thing which is connecting is the FBW Module. but after a view seconds this module lost connection.
I had such a problem a month ago, but there I resolved it by installing from installer on Server PC only.
Today I tried again to install newest version from Installer on Server PC only but thereafter still the same problem.
firewalls are off and FMGSServer shows nothing in the memo.

Do you have any idea what is going wrong everytime when updating via Updater.exe?

Best Regards

Marco

[jeehell]

Hello Marco

No I have no idea about your issues, it seems the last available installer is working ok on th entwork for other people??
One thing though: if you install a version, whatever the version, you must install the SAME version everywhere. SO if you have a full install from installer on Server, do it on all other computers as.

Regards,
JL

[immaging]

Hi JL I Have a problem .... it s impossible to show in ND ( CPT & FO) the VOR NDB & FIX , ist a problem of intallation of Navtada or an incorrect set to Scenery folder? peraps I dont have any problem with navigation data or ILS

Regards

Daniele

[jeehell]

hi

It is apparently a networking issue.
I have bigger issues/features going on, I'll work on that later.

regards,
JL

[RigoA320]

Hello JH


Have a question


I fly the Airbus A 320, and have a Home Cockpit am very satisfied with the software and everything works great.
I have installed a chronometer, the support of JH?
It's from the company Cockpitsonic but since I can not get a correct answer, the power is properly connected, now I know it is not the control of JH or directly from FSX, and I have the Gear Lever of Ccockpitsonic and eHID driver mounted and working, only the chronometer rotates only once the needle when I turn on the PC, but the screen remains dark!


lg Rigo

[jeehell]

Hi Rigo,

Not all hardware from cockpitsonic is supported yet. I had the modules missing every time someone asks for them.
I will have a look at the chronometer to see how it works, I'll keep you posted (via PM proabably).
Regards,
JL

[eltschie]

Hi Jeehell,

please inform me, too, whenever the chronometer of Cockpitsonic will work with your software, as I own the MIP and its hardware of Cockpitsonic, too.

thanks a lot

best regards

Joerg

[RigoA320]

Hello JH


I still have a question, my FirePanel I can no longer see at JH, only it is OVHP there. where can I find the one that I see it again? strange.


Regards Rigo

[Leonidas]

Hi
After last update, my motorized trim wheels work again.
Thank you JL

[jeehell]

Hi Rigo,

Not sure waht your problem is? You mean the "upper" OVHD panel with the fire shutoff buttons? It's not hiden in any way?

JL

[matchouz]

Hello,



I've installed B31.5 on a laptop, to test it out first with only keyboard and mouse, as indicated in the Quick Start and Guide Manuals
I'm running FS9 on a Windows 7 Pro (86 bit), and running a unregistered version of FSUIPC (though I have the key for the registered version)
I've disabled Microsoft Security Essentials
I'm not able to configure any joystick as I don't have any just now


Here is the procedure and issue I encounter:



I run FS9, load up the plane, and then fire up the FMGS through the starter.
Following procedures, I turn on batteries, etc, and get the APU on and 'AVAIL' as well. The ND and PFD turn slightly red, probably as the IRS is still aligning. I have the impression that FMGS and FS9 'speak to each other' - e.g. if I click on strobe light in the overhead, it changes in FS9. However, I can't get the ND/PFD to display normally. The MCDU and FCU are also pitch black.
Note that when I click on any instrument (overhead, etc), the status reads "not connected to FMGS server"
In fact, if I go to FMGS server folder and lanch FSUIPC connect, nothing seems to happen. Under the WideFMGS folder, I launch the application, and get the error message attached "Windows Socket error: Only the usage of each socket address is normally permitted on API 'bind"
One last thing. If I launch the configuration app, I keep selecting "this computer is running FS9/FSX", but everytime I open it again, this option is de-selected. I've tried the option of clicking (or not) 'default values' - this doesn't seem to help.


Anyone knows what might be the issue?

Many thanks,

[Stephan Schwarz]

When I do a WX request, which database is used? Where does the MCDU get the weather information from?

Thank you,
stephan

[jeehell]

Hi

@Matchouz: If you run everyting on a single computer, you do not need WideFGMS server. But by default it is launched by the starter. That's why you get the errore message, but it is not linked to your main issue.
FSUIPCconnect is launched as well by default by the starter.

Did you setup thrust levers in FMGS Config? These are needed. Only a mouse and a keyboard won't be enough, you need a joystick axis assigned to at least one THR LVR.



@Stefan: the METAR source is http://www.aviationweather.gov/adds/metars/

[matchouz]

JL, many thanks for the tip. Just to share my experience, I tried by simply inputting keyboard commands [e.g. ( . )] for break pedals, etc, and after firing up APU etc, I now seem to have access to the full suite - ND, MCDU, FCU, etc. All seems to work as it should. Next step now obviously involves sharing between computers and testing out with a proper Joystick.

Last thing: I read in another thread that one must register and go through alot of steps before being able to download data for the EGPWS - anybody has this data on a public dropbox link, or something similar to share?

Thanks

[adonismartinez]

Hello Jeehell, hello to all!

I read this forum since month, I do now use your software (B31.4) for my growing 320.
First of all: Merci, merci and merci.

Please understand following as a hint and not as critic.

When I press "N" on the F/O MCDU, I do get an "O". All other characters are correct.
So I have two "O" and no "N".

One comment more please:
The FMGS captured the G/S first on approach, which is not allowed in reality (so you could descent off the localizer and you don´t have obstacle clearance there). G/S capture is only allowed after(or together with) LOC Capture.
Maybe this is an FSX thread, so please sorry if so.

You are moving on a very high level (so gladly we can) which no other software can realise.
Looking foreward what comes up next, please do not stop

Best regards from Austria
Thanks a lot
Michael

hello Michael

Indeed sometimes when Atc vectors you in the approach, happens that GS capture occurs before the LOC capture, and the plane can handle the approach in Cat 2 dual and remains normal.

In fact it Atc leaves you high in the glide slope ypu can try a glide slope from above technique and plane will land stabilized as well.

Best regards

Adonis

[OmniAtlas]

JL, many thanks for the tip. Just to share my experience, I tried by simply inputting keyboard commands [e.g. ( . )] for break pedals, etc, and after firing up APU etc, I now seem to have access to the full suite - ND, MCDU, FCU, etc. All seems to work as it should. Next step now obviously involves sharing between computers and testing out with a proper Joystick.

Last thing: I read in another thread that one must register and go through alot of steps before being able to download data for the EGPWS - anybody has this data on a public dropbox link, or something similar to share?

Thanks

Ive uploaded the egpws data. Link in the main jeehell forum.

[tcane]

Hallo everybody, since yesterday I got an issue with jeehell.
I make the last auto update and integrate my homebuilde fcu in the fsmg server config. All pushbuttons works fine. But on the start to test fcu, I got this following issue:
engine works fine and all is ready for take off, but when I push the thrust lever to TOGA the cursor on n1 works but no more happens. :( reverse works also.
This is a short video of the issue: http://youtu.be/Xsqo6xEmCA8

[jeehell]

Hi

Is everything running properly? (server and apfbw mainly?)

What is your exact setup?

Jl

[OmniAtlas]

Hallo everybody, since yesterday I got an issue with jeehell.
I make the last auto update and integrate my homebuilde fcu in the fsmg server config. All pushbuttons works fine. But on the start to test fcu, I got this following issue:
engine works fine and all is ready for take off, but when I push the thrust lever to TOGA the cursor on n1 works but no more happens. :( reverse works also.
This is a short video of the issue: http://youtu.be/Xsqo6xEmCA8

Yes, you need to make sure the apfbw (fly by wire) system is running. Your throttles will work (as shown on the indicator), but you will not get any engine thrust :)

[RigoA320]

Hello JH


Just in OVHP Brandabschalt keys I see no more!!


lg Rigo

[OmniAtlas]

Hi JL --possible bugs?

5 nm before the TOD when I press the altitude manage mode to descend to the next way point altitude. I reach the altitude before the next way point altitude intersection.

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Also -- prior to takeoff, if ignition switch is still in IGN START position -- should there be an IGNITION error message on the EWD?

Thank you.

[jeehell]

Hi

@Rigo, sorry I do not speak German... Did you check the "options" menu of the OVHD? It allows to show.hide the ENG Start and A/BRL panels.


@Omniatlas: the VNAV has never been perfect, even in the real acft. Even with a perfect VNAV, outside conditions can make it impossible for the acft to fly the calculated profile. As for hte ignition question, no there is no error message associated to that (as the FCOM indicates).

Regards,
JL

[OmniAtlas]

Hi

@Omniatlas: the VNAV has never been perfect, even in the real acft. Even with a perfect VNAV, outside conditions can make it impossible for the acft to fly the calculated profile. As for hte ignition question, no there is no error message associated to that (as the FCOM indicates).

Regards,
JL

JL -- perhaps it has to do when anti-ice is on? http://www.pprune.org/tech-log/302642-a320-eng-ai-ign.html

[OmniAtlas]

http://forums.x-plane.org/index.php?showtopic=72489

http://forums.x-plane.org/uploads/monthly_12_2013/post-181336-0-35437000-1385984757_thumb.png

[jeehell]

no it has to do with continuous ignition, which is different than leaving the switch on IGN after start.

JL

[jeehell]

And I checked, it works as intended (the FCOM is the law, not Xplane addons forums ;) ): on the ground you have to put mode sel back on NORM then IGN again to trigger it.

JL

[OmniAtlas]

Lol. Good to hear, thank you again for clearing that up. :)

[matchouz]

Ive uploaded the egpws data. Link in the main jeehell forum.

I think this is the one you mention? http://www.speedyshare.com/tJ3ND/EGPWS-data.zip? Any chance you could upload it to dropbox public folder? It asks for a paid registered account to DL.

Many txs

[tcane]

Hi

Is everything running properly? (server and apfbw mainly?)

What is your exact setup?

Jl


Hallo jl,

first thanks for your reply!
everything seems to work fine! The only thing is that the ap/fbw sometimes disconnect and automaticly reconnect to the Server. But i didn't think thats the Problem. Here is a Second Video of the issue: http://youtu.be/O7b1Ah843C4

The Reverse works Perfect!

i got from thrustmaster the Joystick and thrustlever. I/o Card are two arcaze and One oc Outputcard.

I try now to reinstall your Software on the Server System and look what happens.... Maybe it was the update....

greetings Florian

[AirFan]

Hi all,

attached a link to some great procedure training vids from Qatar Airways showing relevant displays seperatly. A330 but still very nice and maybe helpful in any way for you or JL.

http://www.youtube.com/channel/UC95_DZwE86C7MqVdecXd0yg?feature=watch

@ JL:
Nice to see the forum being so active :)

I have a questions about pitch trim. I am working on the mechanics/conversion of a real 320 throttle and I am preparing the trim wheel drive. However software-wise I need some help to understand how to interface it correctly: I got a motor driving the trim wheels and a potentiometer to read the current position of the trim. In addition I have a clutch so I can override the motor by manual trim.

I assume your software got 2 values "current trim" and "target-trim-value". So when airborne I could drive the motor until the potentiometer is at target position. Is that correct? A simple closed loop, comparing current pos. vs target positon?

Before takeoff, the wheels are not running automatically and after touchdown, they return to zero. Clear.
But what would happen if you touch the wheel when the AC is in autotrim in normal law? Do you disengage the autotrim and overrule the FBW trim value by your manual setting? How to reactivate autotrim? Or do you have to keep your hands on the wheel to keep your trim setting?

In case your software "current trim" value is defined due to my hardware poteniometer, the trim speed of your FBW is defined by the trim speed of my hardware, is that correct?

Any recommendation about interface hardware in order to drive the trim motor?

Can you tell me the max. trim speed (like after touchdown back to zero)? Are there different trim speeds available on the real ACFT? I.e. for precise trimming in flight or for returning to zero? Please enlight me, I didnt expect autotrim to be that complicated to model & link software/hardware wise.

Thanks & regards,
Robert


@ all: I plan to sell my "old" a320 throttles. I made them some time ago. Here is a vid: (that is the one on the video you would get)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XizmV3NkfDo

In case you are interested PM me.

[tcane]

Hallo jl,

first thanks for your reply!
everything seems to work fine! The only thing is that the ap/fbw sometimes disconnect and automaticly reconnect to the Server. But i didn't think thats the Problem. Here is a Second Video of the issue: http://youtu.be/O7b1Ah843C4

The Reverse works Perfect!

i got from thrustmaster the Joystick and thrustlever. I/o Card are two arcaze and One oc Outputcard.

I try now to reinstall your Software on the Server System and look what happens.... Maybe it was the update....

greetings Florian

Indeed Guys,
after reinstall Jeehell on the serversystem all works fine again. Didn't know from where comes this issue, but now works all Perfect.

But i got a stupid question more :oops: Everytime when i land with or without ils i got a alarmspeak like " to low terrain" pull up" etc. But the glidescope is fine ( two red. and two white lamps on the Airport).
What i make wrong?

greetings Florian

[jeehell]

The GPWS/EGPWS systems are not perfect.
Even on the real acft they have to make special terrain databases around some airporta to limit false alerts. I cannot afford the time to add such a level of realism... You can simply cut off the GPWS (OVHD panel) to remove those alerts when established.

JL

[OmniAtlas]

I think this is the one you mention? http://www.speedyshare.com/tJ3ND/EGPWS-data.zip? Any chance you could upload it to dropbox public folder? It asks for a paid registered account to DL.

Many txs

that is strange, it wasn't asking for payment before. I will reupload the file tonight.

[asessa]

Hi JL, i performed update but navdatadb.exe doesn't download...can you link me this application or i have to reinstall all package (if i perform updater now it tell me is already update)

[jeehell]

try http://www.jeehell.org/NavDBapp.exe

[asessa]

try http://www.jeehell.org/NavDBapp.exe

Ok it run now!
Thank you

[OmniAtlas]

I think this is the one you mention? http://www.speedyshare.com/tJ3ND/EGPWS-data.zip? Any chance you could upload it to dropbox public folder? It asks for a paid registered account to DL.

Many txs

My terrain data is now 1.8 gb -- a bit too big to upload. This is because I am using the highest terrain detail level available. It is not too difficult to download the data -- once you've clicked the ones you want into your 'cart' you use the EGPWS download tool and it is automated.

[jeehell]

Hi Rob,

Currently, the hardware handling of trim wheeks is very difficult. As you saw by yourself, there is no easy way to maintain synch between the FMGS server and hardware. Right now manual input is not taken into account by the software (it won't disconnect the AP or freeze the autotrim).
You can for now just replicate the value of FS trim on your Wheel to animate them.

I'm in the design process for the autotrim (far from implementation), and I think it will not be easy to integrate third party hardware without programming knowledge.

I think my software will, in the end, send increment/decrement orders to the hardware. It's up to hardware to move the Wheel by the increment and send back the actual Wheel setting, and eventually manual override information.

There is no info about trim speed or else in the FCOM or other documents I know. The trim is not very well described, as usually it's only used during preflight to set the TO setting.

Regards,
JL

[AirFan]

Hi JL,

thanks for your post about auto trim. Maybe just some ideas you could consider in your design for pitch trim:
- your software can read a poteniometer for initial trim position before takeoff when in ground mode. So you can configure an axis with max trim up and down values in your config.exe. Same as you do for the thrust levers, just linearly.
- After transition from ground to flight mode you deactivate the poti reading as trim input and the trim wheels only follow your "calcuated" trim target position. So the poteniometer only gives feedback about reference position. The wheels follow your software autotrim values and compare with the potentiometer position (closed loop). That means the wheels can only follow too slowly to your commanded trim state, right?
- now you can define a variable in your software that defines the max. delta between actual wheel position and your sw commanded trim values. In case you exceed this "user variable delta" value you can assume that one is holding the wheels at a certain position and the clutch is working independent of motor commands. That is the time go disengage the autotrim. So by adding this "variable delta" value for cutoff the autotrim the user can ajust the behaviour of disconnect autotrim to any hardware.

- zero trim return after landing, you could provide an an extra output that can i.e. increase the voltage of the motor after touchdown, so the trim drive can run faster

Hope that makes sense. :)
Looking forward! Thanks & regards
Rob

[ToTom]

Can you make a separate thread about the trim? This is important information...
Some time ago (May 2013) I described the same thing and made ​​a diagram:

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[AirFan]

ToTom...yep, I think your diagram is basically saying what I tried to explain above. Also with the error threshold. Seperate thread seems reasonable.

[brianwilliamson]

Here is a file I use with FSX and Open Cockpits USB DC Motor, to run the trim wheel in the Airbus. I use a good quality 12 Volt motor with clutch and a pot.

Also advise of using cut-off relays at either end of the Pot travel, to limit the voltage in case of an over-run.
It is programmed in Magenta FCU to go to zero on landing. The connection is via FSUIPC.

You can use the 2 speeds if you like. I have puts some notation in there so that you are more able to tell what is happening.

I also combine this file with the Open Cockpit Radios using SIOC.

Hope this maybe of some use.

Regards..............Brian W.

[ToTom]

Fortunately, the speed of the trim wheel is small. This is not a B737 ;)
Some examples:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=glbEWHiC5hs
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0NVeOQwxopM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2lQlnCY2F-8
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_CQo2uybkNg

[Stephan Schwarz]

Guys,

one question: always when I fire up the FMGS, I see the note in FSX "Using older FSScenery Data. Restart FS if you installed a new Addon-Scenery"

I already changed the path in the A320FMGS\Navdata\FSScenery.cfg to "scenery.cfg=C:\Users\Stephan Schwarz\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\FSX\scenery.cfg" or "scenery.cfg=C:\FSX\scenery.cfg", but the issue remains the same.

Any ideas on this?

Regards,
Stephan

[jeehell]

Hi Stefan,

Why would you think it is an issue? It says "if you installed a new senery". It's just a reminder...
As said already on the forum, the navdbapp scans the FS scenery to adjsut ILS data (localizer/glide antenas position/angles etc...). However FS protects the scenery files when it is running, so you need to shut FS to allow the scenery scan.

Regards,
JL

[OmniAtlas]

Anyone know how accurate the 'Low' 'Med' 'High' brake settings and their effects are on ground landing distance are compared to real life?

[OmniAtlas]

Hi Rob,

Currently, the hardware handling of trim wheeks is very difficult. As you saw by yourself, there is no easy way to maintain synch between the FMGS server and hardware. Right now manual input is not taken into account by the software (it won't disconnect the AP or freeze the autotrim).
You can for now just replicate the value of FS trim on your Wheel to animate them.

JL

I was planning to purchase the Skalarki A320 automated throttle -- are the functions not fully compatible (specific to this model) as you have mentioned at this stage?

[ToTom]

Anyone know how accurate the 'Low' 'Med' 'High' brake settings and their effects are on ground landing distance are compared to real life?
Yes, I compared it. There is a problem with that?

[jeehell]

I was planning to purchase the Skalarki A320 automated throttle -- are the functions not fully compatible (specific to this model) as you have mentioned at this stage?
You'll have to contact Marcin directly for that info...

[OmniAtlas]

Yes, I compared it. There is a problem with that?

I wanted to test it out myself...how did you do that?

[ToTom]

I wanted to test it out myself...how did you do that?
Reference data are needed.
You need to use a program that saves data from braking.
And then you have to compare. ;)


I checked the brake long ago, in January 2012.
Then I did a short report. But it is outdated now.
FMGS not using braking force (as the offset value), but keeps constant deceleration.

[filippoporcari]

ben,
as i reported u in PM in the past the skalarki TQ works as it should: the trim input sends values to FMGS but as JL said trim is just not implemented in the soft right now.
the motorized wheels works as they should with values showed synched with FMGS values...marcin made the update i suggested and now the wheels move as expected simulating the autotrim working.
for the time being everything is correct...at least from a "visual" point of view.
cheers
filippo

[OmniAtlas]

Reference data are needed.
You need to use a program that saves data from braking.
And then you have to compare. ;)


I checked the brake long ago, in January 2012.
Then I did a short report. But it is outdated now.
FMGS not using braking force (as the offset value), but keeps constant deceleration.

Thank you totom, your study was very informative.

There is an ifly 737NG cockpit edition video utilizing some sort of external program -- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jDS9hjxWcg8 (go to 18 minutes); do you all have any idea what that program may be?

[OmniAtlas]

for the time being everything is correct...at least from a "visual" point of view.
cheers
filippo

Thank you Filippo -- I hope to make the investment soon and hopefully there will be continual improvements between FMGS and hardware throttles.

[asessa]

Hi JL, yesterday i had a strange problem : during my flight i tried to hide the windows taskbar (Win7 64) and your software freezed : all display was black, no control , mcdu freezed, throttle freezed etc etc .... what's happened ?


I think we need to have the windows taskbar is hided .. what do you think about this ?

Regards

[filippoporcari]

ciao antonio,
on my client pc (running displays and mcdus) i have the task bar auto hiding and this never created any problem/freeze.
don't know if it could bring issues on the server side...but i don't think so.
just my 2 cents
fil

[asessa]

ciao antonio,
on my client pc (running displays and mcdus) i have the task bar auto hiding and this never created any problem/freeze.
don't know if it could bring issues on the server side...but i don't think so.
just my 2 cents
fil

Hi fil, i've only one pc, with 4 monitors connected : one 42 FHD for the sim , two (17 and 19) for instruments (display extended mode) and one is MCDU (skalarki). The taskbar is displayed only on the 42" and i tried to hide with this problem.


Maybe it happened because i tried to hide it during flight , i will try to set "hide taskbar" option before start the fgms suite

[jeehell]

Hi,

I've just tried to do that with the suite running, and I did not have any problem, I don't know what would have caused that crash.
Could be a completely different issue with FMGS server which crashed coincidentally at the same time you hid the taskbar...

JL

[asessa]

Hi,

I've just tried to do that with the suite running, and I did not have any problem, I don't know what would have caused that crash.
Could be a completely different issue with FMGS server which crashed coincidentally at the same time you hid the taskbar...

JL

FGMS suite didn't crash, but all instruments and hardware was unconnected.
In anycase , i will try hiding taskbar before start next time.

[OmniAtlas]

Anyone try the new flare mode? :) http://www.christophpaulus.com/bugreport_jeehell/view.php?id=287

[OmniAtlas]

Question -- anyone know why I can still operate the ailerons and elevators with the sidestick when I have disabled the hydraulics? For testing I also turned off the engines and all battery power and they were still operating...

[jeehell]

Hi

New AP FBW is not yet available.

I'll have a look at the ailerons/elevators with ni HYD power for next version.

Regards
JL

[GlobalGentleman]

Speaking of FBW....could anyone please lend some help on why my joystick input is delayed? Sometimes it may be as much as 1-2 seconds before my aileron and elevator inputs are indicated on the PFD. I am running the PFD, ND, FCU, etc on a wired network setup, using a CH Products joystick on the fsx server PC. Both PC's are running Win7 64. I have all firewalls disabled. I've even tried plugging the joystick both ways - directly to the PC and a powered USB hub but no change.

Please let me know if any other setup info could be helpful with diagnosing this and I'll be glad to share...hopefully I've just missed a simple but mandatory setup procedure :)

Thank you all very much! and of course to JL, for this incredible software!!
~Alan

[RigoA320]

Hello JH.


I read that soon the version 32 comes, am looking forward my Instrumdende are becoming more realism many changes at renewal JeeHell.
Super.
Keep it up


regarde Rigo

[Stephan Schwarz]

Hello JH.


I read that soon the version 32 comes, am looking forward my Instrumdende are becoming more realism many changes at renewal JeeHell.
Super.
Keep it up


regarde Rigo

Where did you read this?

Regards,
Stephan

[RigoA320]

Hi Stefan


Or rather heard from the company where I bought my cockpit modules.
The company always keep me posted on the newest state of JH, because I used the system for me.


Regards Rigo

[jeehell]

Hi


Speaking of FBW....could anyone please lend some help on why my joystick input is delayed? Sometimes it may be as much as 1-2 seconds before my aileron and elevator inputs are indicated on the PFD. I am running the PFD, ND, FCU, etc on a wired network setup, using a CH Products joystick on the fsx server PC. Both PC's are running Win7 64. I have all firewalls disabled. I've even tried plugging the joystick both ways - directly to the PC and a powered USB hub but no change.

Please let me know if any other setup info could be helpful with diagnosing this and I'll be glad to share...hopefully I've just missed a simple but mandatory setup procedure :)

Thank you all very much! and of course to JL, for this incredible software!!
~Alan


Alan, what computers are you using? Did you try to fly? Successfully or not?




Regarding B32, yes it's coming out soon, probably tomorrow. Not sure about the revolutions Rigo has heard about, but there are some changes. MAinly APFBW reworked a little bit (Flare law), and instruments application have had internal changes to fix some issues with dimming, XFR, etc...

Regards,
JL

[GlobalGentleman]

Hi
Alan, what computers are you using? Did you try to fly? Successfully or not?
Regards,
JL

Hi JL,
Thanks for your reply. FMGS server runs on my desktop PC and the client runs on a laptop via WideFS, quad core and dual core CPU's, respectively. I can successfully fly but due to the time lag between my joystick inputs and when the PFD actually displays the inputs, I end up chasing the FD cues and therefore my PX must feel like they are on a rollercoaster ;)....I believe it should be a lot smoother based on videos that other builders here have presented.

It just seems that something is interfering with the command inputs to slow it down...but I can't figure out what it might be. Could FSUIPC be a possible cause? I did revert back to v4.60 because I read that's the only one you could support for the offsets.

Thank you!
Kind regards,
Alan

[jeehell]

If you use FSX, FSUIPC is not required at all.
Make sure you have installed the same version on all computers. Also, if you did use auto update on one computer, make sure you did taht on the others as well.
On a wired network, there should not be that much lag indeed...
Check the CPU usage of each application in the task manager.

JL

[OmniAtlas]

Regarding B32, yes it's coming out soon, probably tomorrow. Not sure about the revolutions Rigo has heard about, but there are some changes. MAinly APFBW reworked a little bit (Flare law), and instruments application have had internal changes to fix some issues with dimming, XFR, etc...

Regards,
JL

For some reason I thought flare mode was in the latest beta...

In the next version are all flare modes of the airbus simulated (CAT III landings, trim down below 50 ft, etc)?

Thank you.

[jeehell]

Flare mode was included for at least a couple years. Was just not perfect. And here I talk about the manual flare law, not the autoland FLARE, which actually should be working realtively correctly. What's not so good during autoland is rollout mode.

JL

[OmniAtlas]

Thanks for the update JH.

Anyone having issues with managed mode and speeds (not keeping to the programmed MCDU speeds) when landing? I have tried lowering my flaps, but I get warnings (speed, speed) and the autopilot disconnects (AP1 and 2 are engaged).

I am in approach phase and the aircraft does not slow down. I have to manual select speed (right click), and then put the plane in manage mode (left click) again before speed decreases.

[ToTom]

Descent to Approach – You must Activate and Confirm Approach on PERF DES page. This will drive managed speed to approach speed.
Wait until the plane slowed to the VFE NEXT. Set flaps to the next position.
It must work properly ;)

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[filippoporcari]

i do confirm ben: everything is working fine about speeds during approach as long as u perform it as prescribed.
...i totally understand u because i've been a "boeing owner" for long time....the point is just entering the airbus style :-)
...fcom and fctm are your friends! :-)
cheers
fil

[asessa]

Regarding B32, yes it's coming out soon, probably tomorrow. Not sure about the revolutions Rigo has heard about, but there are some changes. MAinly APFBW reworked a little bit (Flare law), and instruments application have had internal changes to fix some issues with dimming, XFR, etc...

Regards,
JL

Great news JL, i hope there is little upate of EHID drivers to include backlight :)

[OmniAtlas]

yes. I did activate approach mode but still unable to slow down my speeds in managed mode. I will try again and try to take some photos and videos.

[jeehell]

Hi All

The latest version is available:
http://www.jeehell.org/A320FMGS_B32.exe (the auto update will download the complete instalelr as well...)

Most visible changes:
- All instruments except MCDUs (so PFD/ND/EWD/SD/stbys) are now contained in one single executable called EIS.exe
- The starter will start several instances as per your selection in the installer (very important).
- There is no more need of saving XFR position for PFD/ND, as each app can replace the other one on the fly.
- I added the EWD/SD XFR to NDs.
- I also corrected the FBW flare law in manual flight.

I temporarily removed the user guides, I need to rework them, right now they are obsolete.

Best regards,
JL

[GlobalGentleman]

If you use FSX, FSUIPC is not required at all.
Make sure you have installed the same version on all computers. Also, if you did use auto update on one computer, make sure you did taht on the others as well.
On a wired network, there should not be that much lag indeed...
JL

Thank you, I didn't realize it could be run completely without fsuipc. I have done that and input recognition improves slightly but the best results are when I open the fbw config and move both sensitivity sliders full right to '50'.

It doesnt seem that i should need to make such an extreme adjustment though, should I?

I do always auto update on both machines and make sure they're synched with the same version. Maybe I'll try b32 and see if it holds any magic to rectify this issue :)

Thanks JL!

~Alan

[OmniAtlas]

Hi All

The latest version is available:
http://www.jeehell.org/A320FMGS_B32.exe (the auto update will download the complete instalelr as well...)

Most visible changes:
- All instruments except MCDUs (so PFD/ND/EWD/SD/stbys) are now contained in one single executable called EIS.exe
- The starter will start several instances as per your selection in the installer (very important).
- There is no more need of saving XFR position for PFD/ND, as each app can replace the other one on the fly.
- I added the EWD/SD XFR to NDs.
- I also corrected the FBW flare law in manual flight.

I temporarily removed the user guides, I need to rework them, right now they are obsolete.

Best regards,
JL

Hi JL -- thank you for the new release. I deleted and reinstalled --- everything is working great...I love the new 'hydraulic' simulation when you turn on the engines. I don't remember that being there in the last install.

I also like how you can turn off the engines and brake panels from the OVH -- perhaps they can be setup as a separate .exe someday :)

I am still having problems with managed speeds on final approach -- perhaps someone can also experiment?

I am flying from YBCG -> YBBN (Brisbane).

Landing on runway 01, via GLENN. Aircraft slows to 208 knots, but not down to my landing speed (~150 knots) . I have activated approach phase. I am in Flaps 1. I cannot lower to flaps 2, 3 or 4 because I am under speed restraints.

Is this because of my weight? (full fuel load aircraft)

[filippoporcari]

ben,
in FS (applies to fs9, X and p3d) u should NEVER use a fully loaded aircraft (both in cargo and fuel) because it makes it heavier than its MOW. u should test with a GW of some 60 tons. as a golden rule (real ops) u should put fuel in center tanks ONLY if wing tanks are already full
cheers
fil

[jeehell]

Hi

@Alan: unles you're in direct law (on the ground), the FBW will not exactly be strong on the flight controls. This is the way the Airbus flies. Check the g-load you get with full pitch up/down on the stick. You should get between 0 and +2.5 G's. The FBW simply calculates the elevator movement to get that g load.

@Ben: if you're too heavy, it is possible that the green dot speed (dependent on weight) gets above the VFE (fixed IAS) of next flaps setting. In that case, the aircraft will not slow down to below the VFE in managed flight, and you have to do it in selected modes.



@EHID users: I tried to correct some of the backlighting issues, and also added the cockpit sonic clock functions.


JL

[tcane]

Hi JL,

thank you very very much for your new update of your ingenious software!!!
Before I make a auto update, it is better to completely reinstall? I had the last time a few problems with the auto update and a not correctly working fbw.

King regards
Florian

[OmniAtlas]

ben,
in FS (applies to fs9, X and p3d) u should NEVER use a fully loaded aircraft (both in cargo and fuel) because it makes it heavier than its MOW. u should test with a GW of some 60 tons. as a golden rule (real ops) u should put fuel in center tanks ONLY if wing tanks are already full
cheers
fil

I tried with a lighter load and it slows down as expected now, very smart aircraft indeed :) If you don't mind me asking, why did you switch from your boeing build?

[OmniAtlas]

Hi

@Ben: if you're too heavy, it is possible that the green dot speed (dependent on weight) gets above the VFE (fixed IAS) of next flaps setting. In that case, the aircraft will not slow down to below the VFE in managed flight, and you have to do it in selected modes.

JL

Thank you JL -- then the aircraft performs as expected, and we are nearing a 1.0 out of beta release? :)

One last query for now --- I can enter the MDA of 800 in the approach phase page of the MCDU -- the computer accepts this value; is this out of range of the radio altimeter?


The DH for Category II and III (http://www.skybrary.aero/index.php/Precision_Approach) approaches is invariably assessed by reference to a radio altimeter (http://www.skybrary.aero/index.php/Radio_Altimeter) and never a barometric altimeter (http://www.skybrary.aero/index.php/Altimeter); therefore the minima can only be expressed as DH and not DA. For approaches with DH of 200ft or higher, radio altimeter reading would be unreliable due to the unevennss of the errain; therfore a barometric altimeter is always used and the minima may be expressed as DH or DA.



http://www.skybrary.aero/index.php/DA/H

[asessa]

@EHID users: I tried to correct some of the backlighting issues, and also added the cockpit sonic clock functions.


JL

Hi JL, thank you for update but my CockpitSonic FCU and RMP don't have backlight on :(

[jeehell]

Hi,

@Tcane: the auto update will normally downlaod the full installer, so go directly for full install...

@Ben: this field is only a reference for the PFD and FWC. The radio altimeter itself is reliable up to 2500ft, the unevenness of the terrain is only a factor for the procedure design itself. If you enter an MDA, the minimum warning will sound at the altitude entered. If you enter a DH it will sound at the radioaltitude entered.
I think in the real ACFT the DH field is visible only if an ILS APPR is entered, I need to check that.

@Asessa: that's weird, I'll look again, but I do not know why it would not work??

Regards,
JL

[OmniAtlas]

Hi JL -- with a non-precision approach with the aerosoft airbus x extended we get a 'out of range' when entering into the radio field (I entered a value of 800' to test). Not too sure if the real to life mcdu reports this also.

Thank you.

8674

[tcane]

Hi Jl,
thanks for your reply! All seems to be work fine and very well!
I got another question and concern.
How can I skip or change an assignment in the MCDU programming? I don´t have the same MCDU you are using and some push buttons are different in my. This is like my MCDU: http://www.meriweather.com/flightdeck/320/mcdu/images/mcdu.gif
You see, there are no push button for the Dimming or Brightness and other more.
Can you help me with this?

King Regards
Florian

[asessa]

@Asessa: that's weird, I'll look again, but I do not know why it would not work??

JL

JL, i performed an update , can it depend on this ?
Is the new EHIDModule.dll downloaded with update or do i have to install B32 from scratch ?

[Niklas]

Hi
are with the new B32 all Guides deleted?

[jeehell]

Hi,

@Tcane: The MCDU buttons are almost the same. DIM/BRT are not very useful. The NEXT PAGE button should be forwarded to the RIGHT ARROW key. The + and - keys have their own event each. The SP is not very useful (not even sure it is ever used ...).

@Asessa: the autoupdate from 31 to 32 should download the latest B32 inteller file. Then there is a little update regarding the EIS.exe. So this did not mess with the EHID driver in any way...

@Niklas: yes as I already said in the release post, I removed them because they are obsolete. I have to rewrite them so please give me some time to do that....

Regards,
JL

[tcane]

Hi Jl,
thank you very much for your answer, but how can i skip exactly the assignment in your sioc creator mcdu setup, because i didn´t need it. ;) Is there any way to jump it over? (just like the the Dim/BRT Button)

Regards,
Florian

[jeehell]

Use the LSK1 for all the switches that cannot be mapped. Then find your FMGS\hardware modules\FMGSServer.iocp.ini file and look for MCDUkeys line (the one with a lot of numbers separated by comas). Find the only number which is repeated several times. the first occurence is the LSK1 switch so leave it alone, replace the other ones by a random number above 200.

Regards,
JL

[OmniAtlas]

Not too sure if this is modeled, but I will check when I get back tonight --

Altitude indication becomes yellow when reaching MDA -- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZNTnwaWa5DU (at 09:03)

Thank you.

[RigoA320]

Hello JH


I have the new version 32.0 installed on all PCs.
1 Very good gefältt everything is fault free me. Very stable version.


Now I only have a problem with my Gear Lever, LED, now only 1 LED? previously there were 3 LED with version 31.5.
I use Gear Lever from the company Cockpitsonic. eHID the driver is still there, and Gear Lever works on and off.
The Bothers me, the LED is not as bright as before?
Do I need a new driver?
Is very difficult with the company Cockpitsonic is not so kooberativ.


Mfg Rigo

[asessa]

@Asessa: the autoupdate from 31 to 32 should download the latest B32 inteller file. Then there is a little update regarding the EIS.exe. So this did not mess with the EHID driver in any way...


Regards,
JL

Hi JL , is the EHIDModule.dll still needed ?

[jeehell]

Hi,

@Rigo: this is strange, I'll look at it. Probably an error from my EHIDmodule

@Asessa: yes it is still needed

[OmniAtlas]

Does anyone know why when I try and do a RNAV approach I have an altitude calculated at -9999 (at the fix point prior to the straight approach in)?

[asessa]

Hi,

@Rigo: this is strange, I'll look at it. Probably an error from my EHIDmodule

@Asessa: yes it is still needed

OK , can you link me the latest version of it ?
Anyway , because also Rigo had some problem, maybe the error could be found in the EIS.exe, what do you think about ?

[OmniAtlas]

Does anyone know why when I try and do a RNAV approach I have an altitude calculated at -9999 (at the fix point prior to the straight approach in)?

Retried the same approach but this time I gave it STAR and it calculated it correctly. Perhaps just a glitch?

[jeehell]

@Asessa: the latest is in the FMGS B32 package. EIS cannot cause any trouble with hardware.

@Ben: VNAV is not perfect.

[Miatanet]

Hi JL, having problems to autoupdate today's new release. It hangs on file no. 320/611 APFBWcoeff.ini and shows: Faled Once. Retrying. That Comes up to every file wich tries to update from that Point on. Is there a Problem with the Auto updater? Best regards Stefan

[jeehell]

Hi

Does it say it failed twice?

JL

[Miatanet]

Yes, and I checked the temp folder (D:\A320FMGS\temp\FMGS server\PERF\PA320) and the file is already created, maybe that information helps.... Stefan

[jeehell]

Try the full installer, and do not update if asked.
http://www.jeehell.org/A320FMGS_B32.exe

Whats new:
- all instruments (PFD ND EWD SD and STBY) are now contained in a single exe file called EIS.exe.
- Each "screen" can replace each other one as per the airbus XFR logic.
- That means you no longer need to assign XFR positions for PFDs and NDs. Also now EWD and SD XFR work (using the ECAM SWTCH selector).
- The configuration file containing the size, position etc of those screens is now in an ini file which can be read and written manually. Also, on this update you'll have to reposition all screens.
- There is a new application called ECAM logic. It contains all the logic for ECAM system. It is required on the server. The updated starter will launch it automatically of course.

JL

[Stephan Schwarz]

Can confirm that the SIM is working again when using the Full Installer and ignore the update. But the ECAMLOGIC does not start with thee FMGS Server!

Regards,
Stephan

[jeehell]

The starter does not launch ecam logic??weird. I ll check that tomorrow evening. Run it manually in that case.

[asessa]

@Asessa: the latest is in the FMGS B32 package. EIS cannot cause any trouble with hardware.

So, where is the problem ?

With the B30 i didn't have this problem ... it came with B31 and persist in B32.... :(

Regards and thanks for your support

[RigoA320]

Hello JH


I have a question.
Is the joystike now set more sensitive in version 32.0?
I fly the last 15 Nm hand, 150 knots and flaps step 3 because I could very quiet approach to the Joystike the runway. !
Now with the 32.0 of Joystike responds very quickly and is a very restless anflug that I have to watch the runway not to miss. !
Have all new Calibrated update.


Regards Rigo

[Stephan Schwarz]

@Rigo: take a look at the AP/FBW Module, I saw that the slider was not set in the middle after I made the update yesterday!

[OmniAtlas]

Hi all -- made a successful landing from KLAX -> KSFO. Everything went relatively smoothly; for once Prepar3D 2.1 didn't crash and I didn't get a OOM message!

Noticed on my descent to KSFO the fuel automatically transferred from the outer wings to the inner wings -- its the details that count, thanks JH!

Very strong winds on route to KSFO flying at 36,000 ft -- winds were up to 30+ knots; I notice the flybywire strugging to keep the plane smoothly -- with such strong winds is it proper to disable autopilot, and if so, at what wind speed?

Cheers.

[jeehell]

Hi,

@Asessa: software development sometimes is weird. In that very case, I do not know why it will not work anymore. I did not change the way the backlighting works. What different hardware do you have from CockpitSonic? Which panels have backlighting working and which don't?


@Rigo: Did Stephan trick work for you?

@Ben: +30 kts is not that much wind at FL360. Were there gusts? those are a killers. Do you use a weather addon? can you try to smooth wind changes?


JL

[OmniAtlas]

Yes, using OPUS and I have enabled smooth wind changes. I will try again tonight. This was with b32.1.

[RigoA320]

Hello JH


Thank you for your quick response, problem solved with the Joystike.
last night update 32.1 test flight, oh my, the system again very unstable, ND PFD SWD everything freezes and turns white, then everything must Restart, and many times the moment during the flight. Fault Microsoft changed the color scheme. with version 32.0 what they do not disorder.
And problems with off the NAV data, no connection to my IP address. ----- 198 168. 2525?
Strange.


MfG Rigo