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
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
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
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 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
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
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