JeeHell FMGS a320 - model, TOPCAT, trim etc...

[SSO]

Hi,

Thanks for your contribution.

Two questions:
1) I tried for the first time yesterday to load a non A320-214 plane with FMGS. In the MCDU it still showed A320-214. What is the correct procedure for loading this?

2) After installing the profiles in TOPCAT I tried to create 3 new planes in PFPX. The only "TOPCAT" module I could select was still the A320-214. Any clues on how to resolve this?

[ToTom]

1) I tried for the first time yesterday to load a non A320-214 plane with FMGS. In the MCDU it still showed A320-214. What is the correct procedure for loading this?

You should copy the files to:
\FMGS Server
and
\FMGS Server\PERF
Then in "APFBW" select aircraft and reload.

2) After installing the profiles in TOPCAT I tried to create 3 new planes in PFPX. The only "TOPCAT" module I could select was still the A320-214. Any clues on how to resolve this?

I don't have PFPX ;-(
Regarding Topcat - see new_model_B34.pdf

[SSO]

I don't have PFPX ;-(
Regarding Topcat - see new_model_B34.pdf

Get PFPX - highly recommended

[SSO]

Regarding Topcat - see new_model_B34.pdf

In relation to TOPCAT - There are Configuration files and Aircraft files.
For the A318, 19, 21 do you still use the A320-214.acft file from the TOPCAT/Aircraft folder?

The files like A320-214.acft are some binary format - apparently the V-speeds etc.
(This is actually the selection also seen in PFPX when linking to TOPCAT.)

[ToTom]

Get PFPX - highly recommended

I have vroute premium.
It is enough for me.

In relation to TOPCAT - There are Configuration files and Aircraft files.
For the A318, 19, 21 do you still use the A320-214.acft file from the TOPCAT/Aircraft folder?

The files like A320-214.acft are some binary format - apparently the V-speeds etc.
(This is actually the selection also seen in PFPX when linking to TOPCAT.)

Yes, I know about it. Unfortunately, these files should be prepared by TOPCAT author.
http://www.topcatsim.com/forum/index.php?topic=1277.0

[filippoporcari]

hi tom,
i address this to u but am not sure it're related to the flight model.
the more i fly this model the more i've the idea that on takeoff roll with crosswind the aircraft tends to go A LOT nose into the wind.
we all know that it's the correct behaviour of a liner to go "nose into the wind" when experiencing crosswind takeoffs... but it seems to be really a lot.
of course it depends on lot of factors like GW and so on.
i usually have a GW around 65 tons on takeoff...and with some 10-15 knots of crosswind components which is FAR from 320 limitations it needs a lot of "kicking" to keep the centerline.
all the real pilots flying my sim noticed and pointed this out.
rudder is correctly calibrated in fmgs with not too big dead zone.
am i the only one feeling this?
all the best
fil

[ToTom]

Work in progress

[filippoporcari]

does it mean u noticed the strange behaviour as well?
thx a lot
fil

[OmniAtlas]

hi tom,
i address this to u but am not sure it're related to the flight model.
the more i fly this model the more i've the idea that on takeoff roll with crosswind the aircraft tends to go A LOT nose into the wind.
we all know that it's the correct behaviour of a liner to go "nose into the wind" when experiencing crosswind takeoffs... but it seems to be really a lot.
of course it depends on lot of factors like GW and so on.
i usually have a GW around 65 tons on takeoff...and with some 10-15 knots of crosswind components which is FAR from 320 limitations it needs a lot of "kicking" to keep the centerline.
all the real pilots flying my sim noticed and pointed this out.
rudder is correctly calibrated in fmgs with not too big dead zone.
am i the only one feeling this?
all the best
fil

I have also experienced this -- in fact, not only nose in the wind, but nose in one direction (aircraft rolls to the right) despite head on winds.

[Dan320]

Hey Omni
i have the same thing. What i thought is that this is because i don't have the trim on my setup yet.

Greetings Daniel

I have also experienced this -- in fact, not only nose in the wind, but nose in one direction (aircraft rolls to the right) despite head on winds.