A320 FMGS beta 26

[chris68]

Talking about the software, not real flight: Please retest it, because I always open the fuel valves first and then set ignition on and engines start without any problem.

I restest the engine again.
First: fuel valve on and then Second: ignition to start and i have to confirm it does not start the engine.only if i do it opposite. I use Version 26beta. Well, we will see what JeeHell is saying about this behavior. it's in fact a minor bug.

[AirFan]

Hi JL,

Thanks for the great new Version!

I have switched to the new Version B26 and have the following Problem. In both ND displays will only display "MAP NOT AVAIL HDG / GPS PRIMARY LOST".I don`t see any flight route. Each ND is on another PC (Dual core 3 GHz). I use the original Navdata from Version B26. Do you have an idea where that comes from?

The second Problem is, when I start and press the AP1 Button, the plane climbs too strong (6000 ft/min and more) and the speed goes to A-floor.

Greetings Micha

@ Micha,

as far as I know b26 does not provide you with any "original" navdata. After a clean install you should not have any waypoints in your database. YOU have to install it and its up to you what nav cycle you chose. However, you need to install any navdata in order to fly correctly. The manual decribes how to install a new navdatabase.

@ Jeehell: - YES... the new style EWD would be really nice!!! Thumbs ups!
- YES... the model needs some tweaking in low speed with respect to ATHR acceleration behaviour... if that is not possible maybe you can tune the alpha prot...now a stall is still possible.

@ all: Nice posts lately guys. Thanks!

Rob

[Airmichel]

Hi Rob,


thanks for your answer. I have now installed Navdata and the Problem is still the same. For testing I have the CPT ND installed on the server, now work both CPT ND `s on the server and on the client PC .The FO ND on the second client PC is not working. I dont no why?

greetings Micha

[jeehell]

3)This is very strange, I don't have this behaviour. Can you make sure you did not inadvertently invert the CPT/FO version of the ND software?


5)I have tried on a real ECA FAROS trainer the T/D feature, and I'm almost sure the ACFT will not descend automatically at T/D, it needs human input to do that. Also when it reaches CRZ ALT, the ALT dot disappears from the FCU ALT window. Can you confirm this behaviour?




I already have several FCOMs, unless yours is in colour (I doubt there are any in colour but who knows...).
Anyway thanks for your help and support, I hope you'll stick around for some time to enlighten us!

Cheers,
JL

[jeehell]

@Micha:
this is strange. you're sure you have updated to B26 on all of your computers?
Does the FO ND runs normally on the server PC?
Does Widefgms server show any sign of bad behaviour such as clients connecting/disconnecting?


@Rob and Leonidas: the LCD version will come someday, not in next version though, this is a LOT of work.

cheers
JL

[adonismartinez]

3)This is very strange, I don't have this behaviour. Can you make sure you did not inadvertently invert the CPT/FO version of the ND software?


5)I have tried on a real ECA FAROS trainer the T/D feature, and I'm almost sure the ACFT will not descend automatically at T/D, it needs human input to do that. Also when it reaches CRZ ALT, the ALT dot disappears from the FCU ALT window. Can you confirm this behaviour?




I already have several FCOMs, unless yours is in colour (I doubt there are any in colour but who knows...).
Anyway thanks for your help and support, I hope you'll stick around for some time to enlighten us!

Cheers,
JL

Hi,

I completely agree with Jeehell, the airplane will never descent by itself when reaching the Top-of-descent, while in managed modes, you will only receive the "DECELERATE" message in the PFD and MCDUS. The normal call out is " Clear Decelerate? "
then ask to ATC for a lower lever.

Cheers,
Adonis

[chris68]

Hi,

I completely agree with Jeehell, the airplane will never descent by itself when reaching the Top-of-descent, while in managed modes, you will only receive the "DECELERATE" message in the PFD and MCDUS. The normal call out is " Clear Decelerate? "
then ask to ATC for a lower lever.

Cheers,
Adonis

Hi JeeHeel, Hi Adonis,

i have to admit that your feedback, particular that Adnos is saying is absolute right. Sorry for my wrong expression, it was simple to late for me.
Definitely the decent will not start after, let me specifiy, the pilot press the Alt-button again, while you are already in managed mode. Furthermore in managed mode the FMGC does calculate an virtual path and if you passing this point of decent then the message " Clear Decelerate? " is comming to remind you. Also if you are far above the Path then the other message "more drag" will be displayed to remind that you need the speed brakes.

--> In my test the Autopilot does not start the decent before or after the T/D in managed mode, only in seleced mode but this Mode does not keep the virtual path that is programmed.

[jeehell]

Ok that's reassurring
But I'm quitr sure the soft will descend as asked (selecteD/managed)....
I'll check...
JL

[Leonidas]

Hi JL
The A/C model iFDG from v.25.2 is the same than that in v.26?

[jeehell]

Hi

Yes the model is the same. There might be a little difference concerning the flaps settings (different extension angles for the flaps detents) but the flight model itself is unchanged.

JL