Information has been circulation that Fenix A320 can now be (unofficially) used with Skalarki hardware. Apparently this is possible using a Spad.neXt/Skalarki Integration Driver. I do not condone this type of practice which would be in breach of the Fenix licence agreement (6.4 The Software must not be used on home cockpits). If there is … Continue reading
The Soarbywire Simulator will now be disassembled and retired in its current form, with future plans to possibly relaunch in a public accessible space, where it is will be more useful to serve as a professional trainer. The Simulator has proven its resilience and durability due to the use of Original Equipment Manufacturing (OEM, Airbus) … Continue reading
2023 | Maturity rating:M | 1 season In 2014, a plane with 239 people aboard vanishes from all radar. This docuseries delves into one of our greatest modern mysteries: Flight MH370. Now available to stream on Netflix. Trailer Continue reading
The MCDU push buttons are configured in a keyboard matrix, or grid setup. The keyboard (and other OEM equipment with extensive input requirements) can be interfaced to a board and software which supports matrix wiring configuration. The Airbus MCDU requires inputs for a 10 x 8 grid (see pinout schematics here), and analog support for … Continue reading
![Integrating BFF Control Loading Boards with Jeehell FMGS [Lua]](https://soarbywire.files.wordpress.com/2023/01/with_cable_x3.jpg?w=290&h=290&crop=1 "Integrating BFF Control Loading Boards with Jeehell FMGS [Lua]")
The BFF control loading board can now be directly interfaced with Jeehell with the help of Lua scripting (FSUIPC registered version required). In the simulator setup, the BFF control loading board connects to a motor attached to a shaft which moves the rudder pedals. The system allows for rudder auto spring resistance (centering), and rudder … Continue reading
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
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 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
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
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
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