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A380X Alpha Release v0.12.0

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We are very excited to finally provided our users with our open alpha stage developer preview of the A380X. We have taken steps to ensure at minimum that the aircraft is capable of an A to B flight on VATSIM.

These release notes are meant to provide an initial outlook into the features available for our very first release of this aircraft.

Release Feature List

Flight Management

  • Working flight management system (FMS) -> based on the novel FBW fms-v2
  • Vertical guidance (VNAV) to accurately follow altitude and speed constraints
  • Support for all ARINC424 leg types, holdings, missed approaches and diversions
  • Separate operation of CAPT and F/O MFD
  • Flight management via 17 interactive pages in the MFD

ECAM / Flight Warning

  • Accurate MEMOs for a multitude of systems
  • Electronic checklists for normal procedures (checklists) and abnormal sensed procedures (faults)
  • Audible callouts such as radio altitude, EGPWS, AUTO BRK OFF, AP disconnection
  • Onboard Airport Navigation (OANS) display, including RWY AHEAD advisory

    • Requires Navigraph Unlimited Subscription

  • Radio altimeters (RAs) simulated as three independent units
  • Ground proximity warning system (GPWS) with messages shown on PFD
  • Terrain display with A380-specific animations

Instruments / EFIS

  • Accurate representation of PFD, ND, EWD, SD and MFD
  • Modern, resource-efficient implementation
  • PFD with MEMOs and LIMITATIONs, as well as all flaps and THS indications
  • EFIS control panel with filters, range up to 640nm and ZOOM ranges for OANS
  • Detailed system displays (SD) on 14 pages
  • Three independent Radio Management Panels (RMP) and Two Audio Management Units (AMU)
  • Three VHF radios, with simultaneous Rx capability
  • QNH pre-selection in the EFIS CP

Flight Controls

  • Flap load relief systems (FLRS) and auto extension/retraction (AES/ARS)
  • Accurate hydraulic and electronic actuation of flight control surfaces (except for flaps and slats still to do)
  • Triple aileron simulation on each wing, resulting in the “Valse Des Ailerons” (VDA/Aileron Dance)

Landing Gear / Braking Systems

  • Brake-to-Vacate (BTV) functionality
  • Runway overrun warning/protection (ROW/ROP)
  • Body wheel steering (visual only)
  • Gear door hydraulic simulation
  • Landing gear gravity extension

3D Model and Texturing

  • Detailed cockpit, with true-to-life dimensions
  • Interactive cockpit elements including moveable seats, windows, window shades, tray tables
  • Cockpit switches accurately modeled including guard and fire switch animation
  • Working exterior lights (logo, wing, taxi, landing, beacon, strobe)
  • Fully modeled main deck and first class (upper deck) cabin
  • High-resolution 8K texturing (4K optional) with state-of-the-art PBR and roughness maps
  • Sophisticated 3D engine model including custom blended animations with blurred textures for convincing depiction of engines in operation

flyPadOS v3 - A380X Capabilities

  • Throttle Calibration - 4 / 2 / 1 Axis Hardware Configuration
  • Updated A380X Graphics and Images
  • Ground Services page modified for A380 - Pushback also tuned.
  • Payload Page for A380
  • Main/Upper Deck - 4 Class Configuration (Economy, Premium Economy, Business and First Class Suites)
  • Dynamic Flight Envelope Chart for CG limits (based on Weight Variant 003).
  • Priority Boarding Order (with default ground services) and multiple gate boarding (via GSX airstairs)
  • Support for GSX cargo and passenger loading including ULDs and multiple airstair apron boarding.
  • !!! warning Cargo Door requires manual opening as of this version
  • Refueling Page - Trim Tank and Wing Tank Quantity display
  • Support for GSX refueling
  • Pause on TOD and Simrate Control in Quick Settings (gear icon on flyPad OS status bar)
  • Simrate Displayed in flyPad OS Status Bar.
  • Instant Aircraft Presets to quickly set up the aircraft for a flight (FMS still needs to be set up)

Miscellaneous

  • Custom dynamic sounds for engines, flaps, slats, fuel pumps, ventilation fans, and immersive ambient sounds
  • Accurate Air Condition/Ventilation system
  • Engine and APU fire implemented, with respective abnormal procedures via ECAM
  • Accurate implementation of the electrical system
  • Accurate implementation of hydraulic core system architecture
  • Extensive simulation of fuel transfers (with all pumps and circuits), automatic CG-based transfers
  • RAT simulation including visible variable pitch animation
  • Cargo doors hydraulic simulation
  • Custom physical based flex system for wings/rudder/elevator. Wings simulated as soft bodies and reacting to fuel load.