Fenix Simulations - A320

[Seahawk72s]

Fenix Simulations release announcement about their payware A320.
Worth reading about the high fidelity detail and systems modeling.

https://fenixsim.com/2021/07/12/the-fenix-simulations-airbus-a320/


FSELITE first look.

https://fselite.net/originals/first-look-at-fenix-simulations-a320-for-msfs/

 

[DennyA]

I was really hoping for a Boeing. (Or in my dreams, a Douglas, Convair, or L1011, but I know the modern stuff appeals more to the kids raised on glass cockpits.)

Not negating their efforts. The preview looks exciting, and their modeling the systems externally to allow MSFS to use its resources purely for performance is great. (Though it worries me we might see the plane break temporarily with sim updates.) And it literally will make the rivet counters happy.

I just wish they'd chosen a subject that wasn't already represented by a pretty nice solution in the sim. But if this is as amazing as it sounds, I'll probably add it to the hangar.

 

[Daube]

Well, we all know study-level Boeings are definitely coming to MSFS via PMDG anyways. So there's no real disappointment in that new plane NOT being a Boeing.

However, until this news article, there were no guaranties to get anything like that for Airbus.
As far as I know, FSL has not really announced anything regarding their A320 coming to MSFS, have they ?
Now at least we know a study-level Airbus is coming. The question is: is it really going to be study-level or is it going to be yet another scam payware ?
The first feedbacks from actual Airbus pilots seem to be extremely positive, so maybe we can be a little bit optimistic, for once...

 

[Seahawk72s]

video

Auto-land demo Sydney.

 

[Seahawk72s]

MCDU - Feature Review.

An incredible amount of info about MCDU functions, feature reviews are expected every Friday.

https://fenixsim.com/2021/07/16/feature-review-mcdu-fmgs/

It’s quite difficult to demonstrate relatively simple FMGS functions (like lateral and vertical managed modes) via text – so for a hands on idea of what this will do, you will have to wait until we come to the autoflight feature review, where plenty of media will be shared of the aircraft handling full autoflight. Suffice to say, however, every single autoflight mode is modelled, and complete. You can fly the absolute most complex RNAV/RNP procedures, or if the mood strikes, use the MCDU and FMGS to aid you in flying non-precision (or even visual) approaches. We’ve built this specifically so you can go out and do everything the real A320 does, without worrying about whether or not a specific function is modelled. It’s covered.

 

[cavaricooper]

I have been following this very closely on Discord. I love oil on my jeans, but also love a high quality simulation. I look forward to all this being actuality (with crossed fingers). If so, the goal posts will have moved.

C

 

[Seahawk72s]

Hydraulic / Fuel - Feature Review

Overview and videos of hydraulic and fuel systems.

https://fenixsim.com/2021/07/23/feature-review-hyd-fuel/

The review has links to additional videos.

- Flight Control Degradation via HYD Failure
- Brakes and HYD System Interaction
- Heat Transfer via IDG Overheat
- Engine Valve Simulation via ESS BUSS Failure

 

[Seahawk72s]

Dev Update - 06 August

Beta phase is soon.

https://fenixsim.com/2021/08/06/fenix-a320-dev-update-06aug21/

 

[Seahawk72s]

Screen shots

From the discord channel.

 

[Seahawk72s]

Screen shots - #2

More from discord.

https://discord.com/channels/736572376967282769/736572377428787221

 

[Seahawk72s]

Fenix based on ProSim-AR...?

Pointed out from a reader on a different forum.
See opening article:
https://soarbywire.com/2021/08/07/fenix-a320-a-prosim-copycat-or-coincidence/


Comment by Fenix developer:

I will caveat that I've not mentioned anything about where or what the architecture comes from..

Looking like Fenix brought aircraft model and VC to work with ProSim in MSFS.

ProSim-AR:
https://prosim-ar.com/

 

[Seahawk72s]

Fenix confirms

Confirmation that Fenix is using ProSim-AR A320 systems.

Aamir — Today at 10:01 AM

Hey @everyone. We've seen the article posted here and elsewhere, whilst a lot of the assumptions made have started to tail into baseless speculation, we do indeed have a license with ProSim to utilise and modify elements of their simulation software, and are building upon that to bring something much more desktop-oriented and more in line with what PC simmers are used to.

https://discord.com/channels/736572376967282769/736710909887643679/873928865741934592

 

[Seahawk72s]

Pneumatic System - Feature Review

A description of the Fenix A320 pneumatic system. Amazing detail.

 

[Seahawk72s]

Development Update - 27Aug

The A320 development update.

https://fenixsim.com/2021/08/27/fenix-a320-dev-update-27aug/

 

[Seahawk72s]

Development Update - 10 Sept.

A quick video covering off some aspects of the Indicating and Recording on board the Fenix A320.

 

[Seahawk72s]

Development Update - 8 Oct.

Mostly EFB development.

EFB is now in the airplane and beginning to take shape nicely. We’re still heavily in the midst of development (read: It’s WIP) for this, and as such, the look and feel of the UI may change between now and launch

https://fenixsim.com/2021/10/08/fenix-a320-dev-update-08oct21/

 

[Spook48]

Yuk , another airbus

 

[Priller]

Yuk , another airbus

Damn, another tube...

Priller

 

[cavaricooper]

Keep at it Gunnar- I'm looking forward to this one!

C

 

[Tom Clayton]

Yuk , another airbus

Damn, another tube...

Priller

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