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
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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
Jeehell FMGS Intercom – The Ultimate Pilot Training Tool
The avionics program Jeehell FMGS includes an incredible pilot training tool – a full featured intercom application. The program simulates aircraft intercom functionality. Headsets and boom microphones can be setup for the pilots, and even an instructor. The program integrates directly with the Airbus Audio Control Panel (ACP) and the push-to-talk (PTT) buttons of the … Continue reading
Display Units EIS2 Upgrade and LCD Specifications
The simulator display units have been upgraded to EIS2 specifications (“square edge” vs “rounded edge” plastic vacuum covers). EIS2 display units facilitate LCD display technology and have a slightly different ECAM system. EIS1 uses CRT displays which you will only find in older MSN Airbus aircraft. The avionics suite Jeehell FMGS has the functionality to … Continue reading
ProSim-AR A320 – Growing Pains
This opinions express in this article are based on over four years evaluating the ProSimA320 avionics suite and receiving countless feedback from commercial and personal consumer users of the software. Humble Beginings When the avionics suite ProSimA320 was initially announced by ProSim-AR there was excitement within the commercial and enthusiast community. There were few other … Continue reading
Flight Factor A320 Ultimate Professional
X-Plane developer Ramzess has advised there is now a new roadmap for Flight Factor A320 including new features for their professional customers. Four developers are now working full time on the avionics program including two which are real world A320 pilots. There will be a new weather radar, and also failures and special modes in … Continue reading
Main Instrument Panel Cover Repair
The Main Instrument Panel (MIP) panels are vacuum formed plastic which attach onto the Display Unit (DU) monitors with screw fasteners. They are manufactured in cathode tube EIS1 (rounded display corners) or LCD EIS2 (square corners) versions. EIS2 has now become the prevalent standard and is seen in most Airbus A319/320/321 series aircraft. The DU … Continue reading