2022 has been year with major updates and significant new releases. Fenix A320 One of the highly anticipated aircraft for MSFS released this year was the Fenix Simulations A320. The aircraft was designed to integrate seamlessly with the ProSim systems in the backend. Unfortunately as many operators of the Fenix Airbus soon found out, their … Continue reading
Flight Warning Computer (FWC) redundancy
The Airbus aircraft has built-in multiple redundancy and alert systems in case of a catastrophic failure. The Flight Warning Computers (FWC) presents failures to the pilots in the upper and lower ECAM displays and also the glare annunciators. Three annunciators – Master Warning, Master Caution, Autoland are available on each pilots side (six in total). … Continue reading
CAVOK Simulations FCU Interface Board
CAVOK Simulations have now launched their FCU AIRINC Interface Board ARC-FCU-217. The board interfaces with an OEM A320 series Flight Control Unit (PN K217) and is compatible with X-Plane (Flight Factor A320 Ultimate and ToLiss). There are plans for future Prepar3D avionics support. The board has built in QuickConnect Plug and Play system using custom … Continue reading
CAVOKSIM ATC/TCAS 28VDC Conversion Kit
The CAVOK Simulation ATC/TCAS 28VDC power conversion kit is now on sale. A few of the OEM avionics hardware on the Airbus flight deck require 115 VAC 400 HZ to operate. This includes the following: MCDU, DDRMI, ATC/TCAS, Multifunction Printer and the automated adjustable cockpit seats Sourcing workable 115 VAC 400 HZ (static inverters) can … Continue reading
Jeehell FMGS MSFS Compatibility
Jean Luc, developer for FMGS has confirmed native MSFS compatibility is on the road map. Jeehell FMGS is study-level avionics with accurate flight dynamics and system modelling. Paired with MSFS it will provide high fidelity visuals which can be especially useful for VFR training. Continue reading
WorldFlight 2022
Starting Sunday, 6th of November at 9am AEDT. See you in the friendly skies! More information on the annual Vatsim charity event at https://www.worldflight.com.au/web/ Team Jeehell A320 will also be participating. More information on their Jeehell FMGS flight decks and simulators. Continue reading
Trim Wheel Interfacing (Jeehell FMGS)
The Airbus trim wheel can be interfaced directly with Jeehell FMGS using the Sidentus Trade & Technology GmbH FDSMotorTrimWheelCtr software. Requirements – Jeehell FMGS, PhidgetMotorControl HC, FSUIPC (registered), potentiometer (joystick) I/O, Phidget21 Libraries First ensure the trim has been mechanically setup correctly. A DC motor attached to a clutch and gears connected to a potentiometer … Continue reading
Fenix / Prosim – Level of Fidelity
Some valid points from a forum post by DEHowie, a real world Airbus training Captain: https://www.avsim.com/forums/topic/620248-fenix-a320-engine-out-weirdiness/?do=findComment&comment=4792172 – Speaking of old lets talk Prosim which is the base for Fenix it itself is extremely old with literally being at least 20 years old as a basis meaning most ECAMS have had extensive modification by Airbus. In … Continue reading
Jeehell FMGS SimBrief Integration
With the most recent Jeehell FMGS update SimBrief is now integrated into the FMGS allowing for convenient flight plan loading. SimBrief flight plans can be loaded into the FMGS by using the INIT REQUEST MCDU function or using the CO RTE (Company Route) import function. To use the INIT REQ function first enter your SimBrief … Continue reading
Jeehell FMGS Update 57.0.2
Jeehell FMGS is now available for download. What’s new in B57.0:-Added Simbrief Support. You need to setup your Simbrief ID in the MCDU, in MCDU MENU -> SIM MENU page. The software will retrieve your latest OFP from simbrief and insert it in the SEC FPLN for review (works only on ground and engines shut).-Updated … Continue reading