Setting Up SimBrief Import

The import features only work after you have entered your (5) Simbrief Pilot ID (numbers only) on the Aircraft EFB Settings app. Your Pilot ID is found on the 'Account Settings' page on Simbrief website.

You can also switch (6) Weight Units between Metric (KG) and Imperial (LBS) units here to match your planned flight.

Importing into EFB

Navigate to the "My Flight" app on the Aircraft EFB home page. Here you can select the "IMPORT FROM SIMBRIEF" button on the bottom right to retrieve your flightplan. After the flightplan is imported, you can click the "VIEW FLIGHTPLAN" button to preview your text OFP. 

Importing into MCDU

Press the (1) MENU button to access the MCDU Main menu page. From here press the (2) R1 LSK "ACARS" button to access the ACARS page. Then press the (3) L1 LSK "REQUEST SIMBRIEF" button to begin the import. You will be returned to the INIT A page and shown the (4) Scratchpad message "AOC RTE UPLINK" upon successful import.


 

Importing Simbrief Fuel & Payload

Lastly, you may update your Fuel & Payload as planned via Simbrief on the Aircraft EFB using the guide below:

• To set the Transponder Code (XPDR), use the numpad to enter the desired squawk code into the scratchpad, then press LSK L1 to enter it into the ATC1 field.
• To SQWK IDENT press LSK L2 when the active TCAS mode is TA/RA or ALT ON. It will flash dark grey/white when successful.
• To change the TCAS RANGE between 6nm and 12nm respectively, press LSK L4. The active value will be highlighted in blue.
• To enable/disable TRAFFIC display on TCAS, press LSK L6 to toggle ON or OFF. The active value will be highlighted in blue.
• To change the active TCAS MODE, press LSK R1 repeatedly to cycle between STBY, TA/, TA/RA, ALT ON, ALT OFF modes. The active value will be highlighted in blue.
• To run the TCAS TEST, press LSK R2. It will turn dark grey to indicate the test is active. It will return to white when complete.
• To run an extended TCAS test, press LSK R3 to toggle ON. Then press LSK R2 to run relevant test. 
• To switch TCAS ALT LIMITS press LSK R4, R5 or R6 for ABOVE, NORM or BELOW modes respectively.

For more information on IDC Operation and how to log-on to to the Hoppie Network, please see the linked video below:  

Simply use the number pad to type the desired frequency into the scratchpad (e.g 122.8). Then select the appropriate LSK (e.g. LSK L1 for COM 1 active frequency).

You can swap between the STBY and ACTIVE frequency by pressing the RECALL LSK (e.g. LSK L2 for swapping COM1 standby frequency in white to the active frequency in green).

To access the COM/ADF CONTROL page, ensure you have an empty scratch pad and then click the active COM/ADF frequency by selecting the appropriate LSK (e.g. LSK L1 for COM1 CONTROL page). 

Here you may define COM PRESETS by typing in the following format XXX.XXX/NAME (e.g. 121.5/GUARD) and then selecting the appropriate LSK (e.g. LSK L4 for COM PRESET #2). You may save up to 3 presets. 

To use a PRESET frequency, return to the TUN page and type into scratchpad PX (where X is the desired preset number, e.g. P2 for 121.500). The select the desired LSK (e.g. LSK L1 for Preset #2 of COM 1).

For more information on IDC Operation and how to log-on to to the Hoppie Network, please see the linked video below: 

To use these functions, you must have an active Hoppie ACARS Log-on Code which you can obtain from their website: https://www.hoppie.nl/acars/system/register.html

You can copy-paste your Log-On Code directly into the EFB Settings App (Third Party Settings > Hoppie) by using 'Cntrl+C' and 'Cntrl+V' commands. Alternatively you can type it in using your keyboard or the on-screen keyboard if enabled.

For more information on IDC Operation and how to log-on to to the Hoppie Network, please see the linked video below:

Note: Please do not use the Microsoft Flight Simulator weight and balance menu/ universal EFB – this will have no impact, and may cause issues with your flight.

Simply select the desired App to navigate the pages.

Weight & Balance Page – This page allows you to set the fuel and load on the aircraft.

You can set your fuel and payload manually by typing in the values into the text boxes. Alternatively, the (1) 'UPDATE FROM SIMBRIEF' button* allows you to import your planned fuel and payload directly from your OFP.

Make sure to hit the (2) 'APPLY LOAD TO AIRCRAFT' button after to begin loading. You can complete the loading instantaneously by selecting the (3) red loading icon that appears at the top of the EFB. Hit the (4) 'FINISH NOW' button on the notification to do so.

*Note: This feature only works after you have entered your Simbrief Pilot ID on the Settings page. Your Pilot ID is found on the 'Account Settings' page on Simbrief.

Settings Page - Ensure your (5) Simbrief Pilot ID is entered on the EFB Third Party Settings. 
You can also switch (6) Weight Units between Metric (KG) and Imperial (LBS) units here.

• Nose Gear Strut
• Main Gear Struts
• Ailerons
• Elevator
• Rudder
• Flaps
• Engine Cowlings (GE) - when covers removed via EFB
• Cargo Doors
• Main Door

You may exit the pre-flight walkaround at any time by clicking on the door handle or using the user-defined key bind for 'TAKE CONTROL OF CHARACTER' (Default: Shift+C).

Control Settings - Keybind for Entering/Exiting 'Preflight' mode

Preflight - The door highlights blue to indicate it can be clicked to enter the cockpit when in range.

Firstly you must establish if you use reverse thrust on an axis or not.

• If no, ensure 'REVERSE ON AXIS' is set to NO on the EFB.  You will have to bind reverse thrust to a button / input on your hardware.
• If yes, and you do intend on using reverse thrust on an axis, ensure you set this to YES.

Then you may begin the calibration process by pressing 'START CALIBRATION' button.

• Move your hardware axis physically to its idle position then press the highlighted 'SET IDLE POSITION' button.
• Next, your hardware axis physically to its full forward position then press the highlighted 'SET TOGA POSITION' button.
• You will be greeted with a green bar on the top saying 'THROTTLE CALIBRATION IS SAVED' once completed.

Note: Reload the plane to ensure this change is made properly. 

For simulation purposes, this can also be linked to the rudder pedals for easier use. To do this, go to the aircraft EFB 'SETTINGS' app,  then select 'YES' for the 'RUDDER CONTROLS TILLER' option.

We have discovered a current core sim issue relating to networking that prevents users  from fully closing the simulator after completion of a flight. 

While this does not affect anything related to loading or using the aircraft either offline or with Multiplayer/Online networks, you will not be able to return to the menu UI without closing the simulator process via the task manager.

Rest assured that we are investigating the issue and communicating with Asobo regularly to identify and implement a fix which will be pushed in a follow on update as soon as feasible.

EFB Enroute Map Flicker

Currently, there is a known core bug with the way js maps are read by the sim. The mapping client we and many other developers use (leaflet) is not currently compatible with the sim SDK.

While we and Asobo work towards a solution, it's best to either avoid using the Enroute Map or understand it will flicker at times. (We have found the flickering does begin to subside after a few minutes over the duration of a flight)

Liveries

Previous MSFS2020 liveries are not compatible with the 2024 version due to the new file structure. We have made an initial selection of compatible liveries available in the IniManager under the 'Liveries' tab section for use with this aircraft.

Note: The pitch trim switch will only remain on once IRS has been aligned.



 

A300_MSFS_Manual.pdf

1. Use the addon template
2. Replace the images (freight.png and pax.png) as desired in the html_ui\Pages\VCockpit\Instruments\ini-common folder of the addon

You should now have your own customised background!

inibuilds-a300-efb-classicbackground.zip