NZFF

Posted: **Sat Jun 15, 2013 12:06 pm**

Iv just bought the Aerosoft A320 Extended and the Autopilot has me stumped I cant adjust the values for Altitude Heading or airspeed, this is what the manual says

There are two modes possible for airspeed, heading and vertical speed. Switching between modes is done by pulling (right click) the knob.
 Selected Functions
o In selected mode the pilot controls speed and lateral/vertical navigation. After pulling the knob the pilot can rotate the knob to set the desired value. When the knob is pushed (left click) the current value for that function is inserted.

where it says after pulling the knob the pilot can rotate the knob, but it doesn't seem to work?

please help!

Posted: **Sat Jun 15, 2013 12:21 pm**

I'd have to spend an couple hours looking at it again , nothing like a Boeing AP but i was able to work it out with reading manuals .. it is not as simple as the historical AP .. they had to go and make it alls yuppy and such .

Posted: **Sat Jun 15, 2013 2:08 pm**

Hey Terry. All the Bus models I've had you set the HDG (or ALT) first by rotating and THEN pull to engage it.
I guess you've figured out that PUSHING it puts it back in FMS controlled mode.

Posted: **Sat Jun 15, 2013 3:36 pm**

deeknow wrote:
QUOTE (deeknow @ Jun 15 2013,2:08 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hey Terry. All the Bus models I've had you set the HDG (or ALT) first by rotating and THEN pull to engage it.
I guess you've figured out that PUSHING it puts it back in FMS controlled mode.

Its Ok now I found you have to use thw mouse wheel to rotate it

Posted: **Sat Jun 15, 2013 6:08 pm**

Thats the basic rule for an Airbus. Pull a knob towards you and you have control and push to the aircraft and the aircraft has control...if you understand that logic!

Posted: **Sat Jun 15, 2013 6:20 pm**

cowpatz wrote:
QUOTE (cowpatz @ Jun 15 2013,6:08 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Thats the basic rule for an Airbus. Pull a knob towards you and you have control and push to the aircraft and the aircraft has control...if you understand that logic!

yeah well the only airbus iv operated is the default one which is not realistic - so its good to see how a real Airbus operates!

Posted: **Mon Jun 17, 2013 6:44 pm**

Since I bought the Extened A320 my frame rates go from 35-40 down to 10-15 in city areas is there anything I can do to chage this?

Posted: **Mon Jun 17, 2013 7:16 pm**

I don't watch for frame rates , 10-15 or less is what you get coming into any major airport setting with Max settings ... one you might want to post is screens showing settings and what your looking at , I run everything 100% even with loss of frame .

Posted: **Mon Jun 17, 2013 7:50 pm**

Yeah you're dreaming Terry if you think you're gonna get 30-40 over a built up area with anything resembling max sliders and decent scenery. It just aint gonna happen.
Also, if I was you I'd get a login for the Aerosoft forums for support on how to fly the A320X, not that many owners here at nzff AFAIK.

Posted: **Mon Jun 17, 2013 9:18 pm**

Yeah Maybe your right here are a few screens around Wellington

and my settings

Posted: **Mon Jun 17, 2013 11:19 pm**

Terry , best reply and showing screens and settings , really helps peoples

Posted: **Tue Jun 18, 2013 12:26 am**

I do not own the A320X , neither do I fly any Airbus actually. That is because there is not good Airbus for the Flightsim yet.

I have the Airsimmer A320 and it -can- do a managed climb and stuff, can the Aerosoft product do that as well?

If you're ok with programming the FMC it should work all well.
Quoting the AirSimmer document:

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The FCU â€“ Flight Control Unit â€“ is the main interface between the pilot and the autopilot. The targets for the autopilot can be either MANAGED or SELECTED.
â€œManaged modeâ€ means that the FMGS computes the target itself. This mode is selected by pushing on the associated knob. For instance, pushing the heading knob will engage NAV mode â€“ where guidance is provided automatically along the flight plan.
â€œSelected modeâ€ means that the targets are set by the pilot through the FCU. This mode is selected by pulling the associated knob. Pulling on the heading knob will engage the heading mode, and the heading setting will appear in the FCU heading window.[/quote]

So when you take off, you put the thrust leveler into a special position so it reaches TO/GA. Once you're done with the take off (gear up, v2) there's a little sign above your speed tape.
It should read MCT CLB or alike.

QUOTE

After you notice altitude increasing on the PFD, retract the gear, and engage autopilot by pressing on the AP1 pushbutton.[/quote]

QUOTE

The autopilot will maintain V2+10 knots until passing the pre-coded â€œAcceleration Altitude,â€ after which the aircraft will accelerate to 250 knots.
Passing â€œThrust Reduction Altitude,â€ â€œLVR CLBâ€ will flash on the PFD, reminding you to reduce thrust to Climb Thrust. Slowly reduce your power until â€œTHR CLBâ€ is shown on the PFD, and â€œCLâ€ is shown in the top-right corner of the E/WD.[/quote]

QUOTE

CLB mode will have activated on the autopilot when the Acceleration Altitude was reached. This mode commands maximum climb thrust and adjusts pitch to maintain the target speed. You will also see that ALT is shown in blue right under the CLB â€“ indicating that the Altitude Hold mode is armed and will activate when approaching the selected altitude.
Several seconds before reaching 5000, as set on the FCU, ALT* mode activates; the aircraft lowers the nose and reduces thrust to level off and maintain the target speed. When the altitude is reached, the star symbol disappears, and the indication switches to ALT.
Resume the climb by setting 25000 in the FCU (our final cruising altitude), and press on the Altitude Selector knob (left mouse click). This will reactivate CLB mode, and the aircraft will continue the climb.
Above the Transition Altitude, the barometric pressure indication on the PFD will start to flash, reminding you to switch to the Standard Altimeter Setting. Pull the BARO selector (right-click).
When climbing through 10,000 fee, the aircraft accelerates automatically to 300 knots. It is also time to turn off the landing lights and switch the seatbelt sign to auto, if there is no turbulence.
The aircraft will climb to the selected 25,000 feet and level off, reducing the thrust to maintain 300 knots.[/quote]