My 1st flight, ironing out some issues

[GodAtum]

Hi all,

Did my 1st test flight in the jeehell :D. Have a few issues:


Unable to export fuel and weights from Topcat using this guide (http://www.mycockpit.org/forums/showthread.php?t=26449)
No plane sound from FSX. Sound module is loaded and connected.
How do I tune the radios with no hardware?
After takeoff, I am unable to get into manged mode in the FCU. the PFD says OP CLB and HDG.
For my flight, PFPX says to use 9728 kgs for fuel with 56699 kgs ZFW. But MCDU says 0 for fuel on landing.


I'm familiar with the Aerosoft A320 but maybe Ive missed something.

[OmniAtlas]

Hi all,

Did my 1st test flight in the jeehell :D. Have a few issues:


Unable to export fuel and weights from Topcat using this guide (http://www.mycockpit.org/forums/showthread.php?t=26449)
No plane sound from FSX. Sound module is loaded and connected.
How do I tune the radios with no hardware?
After takeoff, I am unable to get into manged mode in the FCU. the PFD says OP CLB and HDG.
For my flight, PFPX says to use 9728 kgs for fuel with 56699 kgs ZFW. But MCDU says 0 for fuel on landing.


I'm familiar with the Aerosoft A320 but maybe Ive missed something.

1. You need to use the custom config file ToTom created for Topcat; follow this thread -- http://www.mycockpit.org/forums/showthread.php?t=27674
The topcat config file should be in the new A18-A310 model file you downloaded.

2. You need to download the correct sounds and place it in the aircraft sound folder - http://www.mycockpit.org/forums/showthread.php?t=27485

3. You're dependent on the airbus autotune features for now, or you can use the MCDU. Alternatively use your Vatsim and IVAO client to tune radios.

4. You should be in managed mode prior to take off.

[GodAtum]

Thanks for your help. I completed my test flight from LEMG - EGFF successfully :-D

How do I set trim for takeoff? there does not seem to be a button assignment in Configure Controls?
On the ND, is there the level off point functionality?9012
On climb the AP was struggling to keep along the green line and got lost and started to do circles. i will do more testing.
when installing Project Airbus new liveries, do I need to copy the aircraft.cfg file from the Jeehell model to the new livery?

[OmniAtlas]

There are trim buttons in the configure controls. I don't remember the exact command, but it is there.

There is no TOC marker at this stage, but TOD is implemented. JL hopes to implement full MCDU functionality.

You can copy the livery files into the default airbus folder, but you need to make changes to the aircraft.cfg file.

[Beaufort]

Another beginner´s question, I didn´t find any similar post in the forum:
After T/O already gear up, flaps up, throttles CL, 3 white points in FCU, ATHR and AP1 engaged, no discos in flightplan -
suddenly the aircraft stops climbing/levels up, while the altitude in the FCU is still far above, gets faster and faster and then goes streat down nose forward into the ground. I can´t disconnect the ATHR and AP and flight controls are not under control, so I can´t do anything against.
I can reproduce this phenomena, already the 4th A320 destroyed. Can anyone give me a hint what I´m doing wrong? Is there a special procedure manual or tutorial?
The last Bus I flew was the Feelthere several years ago, only B737, 747, MD11, Embraer 195 and Citation X since then, perhaps my old checklists do not match to JeeHell. THX for any help!

[OmniAtlas]

Are you using the correct a320 model file? It was completely revamped in the latest release. I suggest removing and deleting the files in your aircraft folder and reinstalling from new.

[jeehell]

It could be an altitude constraint at which the aircraft is levelling. The speed building up could be explained by the THR LVR still in TOGA or MCT. Post a picture of the PFD during the levelling/acceleration.

The nose down is a bug in the overspeed protection, I need to look at it...

[Beaufort]

Hi JL+OA,
at first: thanks for Your help!
I checked the mdl.file, should be the one delivered with B34: A320_200_CFM_NoVC.mdl 01.04.2014 16:09 2.86 KB
Here now screenshots:
Flightplan in MCDU, no constraints I believe:
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MCDU PERF:
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FCU on gate:
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PFD pp.
on gate + lined up + PERF CLB MCDU:
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PFD pp. beginnig TO-roll / airborne Gear Up; I don´t know why "T.O. INHIBIT":
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(continued)

[Beaufort]

(continued)
Climbing with V/S works:
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and now managed mode until catastrophe:
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[OmniAtlas]

To inhibit is a normal sign.

Looks ke like you forgot to turn the engine start switches back from the IGN position.

Are you using fsuipc? I had catastrophic flying with 'smooth winds' enabled.

[Beaufort]

Tried again, ignition now Norm (cannot be the reason, as I forgot it only this time) + fsuipc.dll deleted from "Modules" - same problem.

[jeehell]

This is strange.
Do you have any weather addon software? If so try removing it...
Did you try an OP CLB instead of managed CLB?
It looks like it's going for the CLB mach after passing FL100, instead of waiting for the crossover altitude, which is strange?

JL

[Beaufort]

Got it!
I had already installed the PERF folder for the A318 to A321 A318toA321_090514.zip from http://fmgs.co.nr/ .
Reinstalling the original PERF folder solved the problem.
For the first time I will stay at the A320, but I hope there wil be a chance to get the other models work, too, while I keep on dreaming of the A 350 implemented.
Thanks for Your immediate help!
Regards Rainer

[OmniAtlas]

Yes, you need to ensure your aircraft.cfg is also up to date, in addition to the model file.

I would suggest always using the aircraft model from the latest jeehell installer -- the one on the website might not be the most current.