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  1. Hi @Nuttyal That seems a permissions issue. Either the directory doesn't exist or iniManager does not have access to it. 1. Make sure you have defined your community folder paths on the IniManager. You can see how on the livery install guide: 2. Run iniManager as admin. Thanks!
  2. If your aircraft is not following the flight path correctly, please check your MSFS Assistance settings and ensure that the 4 options highlighted below in red below are switched to OFF.
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  3. If your aircraft is not following the flight path correctly, please check your MSFS Assistance settings and ensure that the options highlighted below in red below are set to OFF.
  4. Hi, MSFS 2024 has eye adaption and its environment dependent. Use the visors in cockpit to help. Thanks!
  5. If its freezing on request its likely due to Navigraph servers being slow to respond at the moment (high volume of server requests), and the Navigraph WASM crashing. Ty to clear your A350 WASM folder first and then load in again. If not working at all, then try again later or stick to default for now. Thanks!
  6. For users of the iniBuilds A350 Airliner in MSFS 2024 it is required to join the Sim Update 1 (SU1) Beta which incorporates some key fixes and features that are essential, especially for those intending to use Navigraph. While for non-Navigraph users, it is still highly recommended for an overall better experience and reduced crash instances. Instructions on how to join the SU1 Beta branch can be found on the Microsoft announcement linked below: https://www.flightsimulator.com/sim-update-1-beta-now-available-to-join-msfs-2024/
  7. Our aircraft are best used with linear sensitivity settings for your axis, with deadzones as necessary for your hardware. To set this, go to your Settings > Controls > Select your controller > Hardware settings and set it up as shown below.
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  8. Attached below is the Aircraft Manual for the iniBuilds A350 Airliner for your reference. iniBuilds A350 Airliner.pdf
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  9. On the iniBuilds A350 Airliner you can set the visual weathering on the aircraft exterior via the On-board Information System (OIS) display. This adds affects of weathering around rivets and general dirt/grime over various components of the exterior that is persistent per variant. OIS Weathering Slider You can control the various levels of weathering on the OIS Aircraft settings page which can be reached via FLT OPS MENU > OPTIONS > AIRCRAFT. (Click to enlarge image) Fixed vs Dynamic Weathering The weathering behaviour differs depending on the simulator in use as follows MSFS 2024 - Dynamic: The initial weathering state is set by the OIS Weathering slider and continues to dynamically increase over time. It will be manually "reset" by adjusting the slider. MSFS 2020 - Fixed: The weathering state is set by the OIS Weathering slider and remains at that that setting until until manually "reset" by adjusting the slider.
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  10. The iniBuilds A350 Airliner for MSFS 2024 has optional interior and exterior components that can be predefined with the livery. Below is a brief set of instructions on how to do this via the A350 Livery Configuration Generator. Instructions Add the following to the package definitions xml: <AssetGroup Name="LiveryConfig"> <Type Version="0">Copy</Type> <Flags> <FSXCompatibility>false</FSXCompatibility> </Flags> <AssetDir>PackageSources\Config</AssetDir> <OutputDir>Config\</OutputDir> </AssetGroup> In the PackageSources folder add the following folder structure: \\PackageSources\\Config\\MyAirline (where MyAirline = the airline livery you are creating) Create the required config file based on the livery you are creating using the A350 Livery Configuration Generator available for download here: livery_configurator.html To add an element select the desired option. There are some exceptions such as winglets (only configurable on -900) and the language pack, which is a drop down list. Click the Copy button and paste the result into a LiveryConfig.cfg file which you can create at this location: \\PackageSources\\Config\\MyAirline (where MyAirline = the folder name you created in step 2) Add the following to your livery.cfg file: [Panel_DynamicParameters] param.0 = "airline,MyAirline" (where MyAirline = the folder name you created in step 2) Export the livery as normal.
  11. SYSTEM OVERVIEW On the iniBuilds A350 Airliner for MSFS 2024 you can use the Flight Attendant Panel (FAP) to manage and monitor: Cabin Lighting Avionics Bay Lighting Cargo Bay Lighting Cabin Temperature Cabin Doors Water and Waste Tanks Capacity / Status There are a total of 2 touchscreen FAPs installed on the aircraft located at FWD galley near door L1 AFT galley near door L4 (Click here to enlarge image) CABIN STATUS The Cabin Status page gives you a quick overview of the Lights, Temp and Door status of the aircraft. Buttons & Controls Cabin Ready: Press to send the CABIN READY ECAM alert to the cockpit. Press again to reset. Lights Graphic: Press to access the Lights page. Temp Graphic: Press to access the Temperature page. Door/Slides Graphic: Press to access the Doors page. Waster/Waste Graphic: Press to access the Water/Waste page. (Click here to enlarge image) LIGHTS The Lights Status page allows you to quickly toggle light modes for all or individual zones. Buttons & Controls Night Mode: Sets CABIN to the LOW DIM state Main On: Sets CABIN to the BRIGHT state Zones: Allows you to set the lighting of the Cabin, Avionics Bay or Cargo Bay zone individually. The current status of that zone is shown in text below it (Bright , Medium Dim, Low Dim) Local: Allows you to set the desired status of the selected zone (highlighted in green) To manually adjust the brightness of a selected zone Click on the desired zone button (Cabin / Avionics Bay / Cargo Bay) The active zone will be highlighted in green Click on the desired status for the selected zone in the Local section (Bright / Medium Dim / Low Dim) The current status of that zone is shown in text below it. (Click here to enlarge image) TEMPERATURE The Temperature Status page allows you to manually adjust the target temperature for the cabin. Buttons & Controls Zones: Allows you to view the temperature of the Zones A, B or C individually. The current temperature of that zone is shown in text next to it. Local: Allows you to set the desired temperature target for all the zones via the +/- buttons. To manually adjust the temperature of a selected zone Click on the + or - button to set the target temperature for the selected zone in the Local section a. The current target value is shown by the number and graphic scale in the Local section. b. The actual current temperature of each zone is shown on the number in the Zones section. (Click here to enlarge image) DOORS/SLIDES The Doors Status page allows you to open/close doors and monitor their current status. Buttons & Controls Door 1 Left: Click on the door icon to open/close the door Door 2 Left: Click on the door icon to open/close the door Door 3 Left: Click on the door icon to open/close the door Door 4 Left: Click on the door icon to open/close the door Door 1 Right: Click on the door icon to open/close the door Door 2 Right: Click on the door icon to open/close the door Door 3 Right: Click on the door icon to open/close the door Door 4 Right: Click on the door icon to open/close the door The legend on the left shows what status is reflected by each of the colours. (Click here to enlarge image) WATER/WASTE The Water and Waste Status page allows you to manage and monitor the status of the respective tanks. Buttons & Controls Refill Water: Sets the Water tank to 100% capacity Empty Waste: Sets the Waste tank to 0% capacity The Waste tank fills up, whilst the Water tank drains throughout the duration of your flight. The Water and Waste Quantity graphic reflects the current % value of the tanks. (Click here to enlarge image)
  12. In MSFS 2024, 'Preflight Walkaround' is the first phase of a flight when you start 'cold and dark' from a parking spot / ramp. Your pilot character spawns close to the currently selected aircraft, and it is possible to walk around and interact with various doors, panels and hatches. Exiting Walkaround 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 Walkaround Operables On the iniBuilds A350 Airliner for MSFS 2024 there are over 15 doors, hatches or panels that open conditionally or via interactions in this mode: HP Air Service Panel LP Air Upper & Lower Service Panel Waste Water Service Panel Potable Water Panel Refuel Panel and Mode selector Refuel Coupling (during refuel) Yellow Hydraulics Panel Green Hydraulics Panel External Power Panel & Cart (when EXT PWR 1 in use) Main Gear Maintenance Panel & Doors - Left and Right Nose Gear Maintenance Handle (-900) / Panel (-1000) Forward, Aft and Bulk Cargo Door Control Panels & Doors (via OIS) Avionics Bay Door Engine Cowlings with engine oil indication Left/Right Nose Wheel Steering and Interphone panel
  13. You can view a list of the key LVARs on the iniBuilds A350 Airliner via this sheet here or via the attached PDF for reference. What are LVARs? LVARs are "Local Variables" which are used to read/set various switches or system behaviours in the aircraft. How to use LVARs? You can bind the listed LVARs to various hardware switches, axis or buttons to control their virtual counterparts on the iniBuilds A350 Airliner externally using 3rd Party software (e.g. Mobiflight, Axis and Ohs, SPAD.Next or FSUIPC etc.) A350 LVARs-FEB2025.pdf
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  14. Overview The iniBuilds A350 Airliner comes with a plethora of liveries made by our in-house artists for you to faithfully re-create your preferred Airlines experience. These liveries are available for download via the iniManager directly into your sim's Community folder. IniManager - Installation & Setup New Users Download the latest version of iniManager from https://inibuilds.com/pages/inimanager-v2 Log in using your iniBuilds Store account. Set your MSFS 2024 / 2020 Community Packages Folder paths: a. Default Location: Press the 'Scan Now' button to run an automatic scan for the default Community folder path. b. Custom Location: Press the '...' button to manually navigate to your custom Community folder path. Done! You may now download your desired products and liveries. Existing Users Ensure you have the latest version of iniManager from https://inibuilds.com/pages/inimanager-v2 Go to the iniManager 'Settings' page by clicking on your name on the top left corner. Verify your MSFS 2024 / 2020 Community Packages Folder paths are defined correctly under the 'Configure Sim Path' section: a. Default Location: Press the 'Scan Now' button to run an automatic scan for the default Community folder path. b. Custom Location: Press the '...' button to manually navigate to your custom Community folder path. Done! You may now download your desired products and liveries. IniManager - Liveries Management Accessing Liveries Open the iniManager Select the 'Liveries' from the sidebar Select the 'A350 Airliner FS24' or A350 Airliner FS20' Find your desired livery from the list. You may use the 'Filters' or 'Search Liveries' section at the top-right corner. Installing Liveries Click the 'Install' button on the desired livery. Read the disclaimer and press 'I Understand' button. Wait for the download to complete. You can see the status of your download via the Active Downloads icon on the top right corner. Done! You may now close the iniManager. Uninstalling / Updating Liveries Click the 'Uninstall' or 'Update' button on the desired livery. Done! You may now close the iniManager.
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  15. Overview The iniBuilds A350 Airliner for FS2024 comes with the option to install a Reduced Resolution Textures pack for the aircraft. This can be done for performance reasons to lower VRAM usage and thereby improve FPS. This pack reduces any 4K PBR Textures used to 2K resolution. You may also use this Textures pack with the Lite (i.e. No Cabin) variant of the A350 (MSFS 2024) additional performance as follows: Installing via iniManager Open the iniManager Navigate to the 'My Products' tab Select the 'iniBuilds A350 Airliner' from your product list Select the download 'FS24: Reduced Low Resolution Textures' option Done! You may now launch the sim. Uninstalling via iniManager Open the iniManager Navigate to the 'My Products' tab Select the 'iniBuilds A350 Airliner' from your product list Select the uninstall 'FS24: Reduced Low Resolution Textures' option Click 'Confirm' on the pop-up. Done! You may now launch the sim.
  16. Overview The iniBuilds A350 Airliner for FS2024 comes with the option to use a Lite (i.e. No Cabin) variant of the aircraft for performance reasons (less VRAM, RAM usage and thereby more FPS) This variant of the iniBuilds A350 Airliner excludes the following elements from the interior model, Passenger Cabin Avionics bay Crew Rest Areas Changing Variants Open the Aircraft Selection Menu Find from the list or Search for the 'A350' Choose the 'A350-900' or 'A350-1000' aircraft Select 'Configure' at the bottom left corner of your screen via your mouse or by pressing the shown keybind Choose the 'Variant' tab at the top Select 'A350-900 (No Cabin)' or 'A350-1000 (No Cabin)' Switch to the 'Livery' tab at the top Choose your desired livery from the list Select 'Save and Back' at the bottom left corner of your screen via your mouse or by pressing the shown keybind Now you can return to the Free Flight menu and Start Flight to use the selected Lite (i.e. No Cabin) variant of the iniBuilds A350 Airliner. A350 No Cabin Selection(1).mp4
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  17. For proper function of the OIS Sound Setting volume sliders and enjoy full breadth of implemented sounds, it is recommended to disable the Loudness Limiter & Headphone Simulation settings from Settings > General > Sound menu. (Click to enlarge image)
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  18. The Nose Wheel Steering is usually conducted using the tiller located on the side console. The tiller is bound to the 'NOSE WHEEL STEERING AXIS'. For simulation purposes, this can also be linked to your rudder axis for ease of use. This is done on the On-board Information System (OIS) display aircraft settings page which can be reached via FLT OPS MENU > OPTIONS > AIRCRAFT. OIS AIRCRAFT OPTIONS Set the RUDDER CTRL TILLER option to YES to couple the Rudder Axis to the Nose Wheel Steering Axis. (Optional) Set the AUTO TILLER DISCO option to YES to automatically de-couple the Rudder Axis to the Nose Wheel Steering Axis when N1% > 70% for better directional control on the runway. (Click to enlarge image)
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  19. You can create and store Latitude/Longitude (LL), Place/Bearing/Distance (PBD), Place-Bearing/Place-Bearing (PB) waypoints on the FMS as FMS Pilot Stored Waypoints via the following methods MFD DATA/WAYPOINT Page ND DIR TO Aircraft Icon Method (LL waypoints only) Entry Formats LAT: where DD= Degrees (0 to 90), MM.M= Minutes (0 to 59.9) and X= Hemisphere (N or S) XDD°MM.M, or DD°MM.MX or XDDMM.M LON: where DDD= Degrees (0 to 180), MM.M= Minutes (0 to 59.9) and Y= East/West reference (E or W) YDDD°MM.M or DDD°MM.MY or YDDDMM.M VIA MFD DATA/WAYPOINT PAGE To access the MFD DATA/WAYPOINT page click DATA from the MFD pages menu and then select WAYPOINT from the drop-down list. The DATABASE WPTS tab opens by default. (Click to enlarge image) To create a new LL, PBD or PB waypoint, Click the PILOT STORED WPTS tab Click the NEW WPT button Enter the target WPT IDENT Enter one of the Waypoint Position Entry Fields - Latitude/Longitude (LL), or - Place/Bearing/Distance (PBD),or - Place-Bearing/Place-Bearing (PB) Click the STORE WPT button (Click to enlarge image) On the PILOT STORED WPTS tab you can see your newly created WPT and its relevant information. Here you may also DELETE STORED WPT: To delete the currently displayed pilot stored waypoint DELETE ALL STORED WPTS: To delete all listed pilot stored waypoints (Click to enlarge image) VIA ND DIR TO - AIRCRAFT ICON METHOD (LL WAYPOINTS ONLY) To create a Pilot stored LL waypoint, automatically at the co-ordinates of the KCCU cursor, Move the KCCU cursor to the ND by using the KCCU ND shortcut key or clicking anywhere on the ND Click on user aircraft icon and select the DIR TO option Click anywhere on the screen to create a pilot LL waypoint target This feature is useful for creating custom waypoints around a particular obstacle or for temporary weather avoidance. (Click to enlarge image)
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  20. DIR TO FUNCTION - OVERVIEW On the A350, the Direct To (DIR TO) waypoint function can be accessed via Multi-Function Display (MFD) FMS DIR TO page, OR Navigation Display (ND) DIR TO page You may create a direct flight leg from the aircraft's present position (P.POS) to Any FMS Flight Plan waypoint, or Any FMS Navigation database waypoint, airport or navaid, or Any FMS Pilot stored Latitude/Longitude (LL), Place/Bearing/Distance (PBD), Place-Bearing/Place-Bearing (PB) waypoint There are four options for creating the direct flight leg DIR TO (DIRECT), or DIR TO with abeam waypoints (DIRECT WITH ABEAM), or DIR TO with inbound course (CRS IN), or DIR TO with outbound course (CRS OUT), or DIR TO VIA ND A. Waypoint Selection Method Move the KCCU cursor to the ND by using the KCCU ND shortcut key or clicking anywhere on the ND Click on target Waypoint / Airport / Navaid to bring up the Revisions List Select the FROM P.POS DIR TO * option Choose the desired flight leg option (DIRECT / DIRECT WITH ABEAM / CRS IN / CRS OUT) Select INSERT DIR TO* (or ERASE DIR TO* to cancel selection) (Click to enlarge image) B. Aircraft Icon Method Move the KCCU cursor to the ND by using the KCCU ND shortcut key or clicking anywhere on the ND Click on user aircraft icon and select the DIR TO option Click on target Waypoint / Airport / Navaid (or anywhere on the screen to create a pilot LL waypoint target) Choose the desired flight leg option (DIRECT / DIRECT WITH ABEAM / CRS IN / CRS OUT) Select INSERT DIR TO* (or ERASE DIR TO* to cancel selection) OR (Click to enlarge image) DIR TO VIA MFD FMS A. MFD Direct To Page Method Move the KCCU cursor to the MFD by using the KCCU MFD shortcut key or clicking anywhere on the MFD Press the KCCU DIR shortcut key Click the drop-down button and choose the target F-PLN waypoint from the DIR TO list OR Click the DIR TO waypoint field and use the KCCU to type in the target - Navigation database waypoint, airport or navaid, or - FMS Pilot stored LL, PBD, PB waypoint Choose the desired flight leg option (DIRECT / DIRECT WITH ABEAM / CRS IN / CRS OUT) Select INSERT DIR TO* (or ERASE DIR TO* to cancel selection) (Click to enlarge image) B. MFD F-PLN Page Method Move the KCCU cursor to the MFD by using the KCCU MFD shortcut key or clicking anywhere on the MFD Press the KCCU F-PLN shortcut key Click the target F-PLN waypoint from the list Click the FROM P.POS DIR TO option from the waypoint revision list Choose the desired flight leg option (DIRECT / DIRECT WITH ABEAM / CRS IN / CRS OUT) Select INSERT DIR TO* (or ERASE DIR TO* to cancel selection)
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  21. The A350 Airliner comes with a variety of quality of life features such as Pause at Top of Descent (TOD), Auto Step-Climbs and Time Compression to make long haul / away-from-keyboard (AFK) flying more accessible for simmers. SETUP - OIS SIMULATION SETTINGS All of these features can be set up via the On-board Information System (OIS) simulation options page, which is accessed from FLT OPS MENU > OPTIONS > SIMULATION. (Click to enlarge image) AFK MODE The AFK Mode is a conservative setting to be used with Time Compression when you are leaving your simulator unattended. Setting this to: YES: Pauses your simulator in case of autopilot disconnection during active Time Compression. NO: Will not pause your sim in case of autopilot disconnection during active Time Compression. PAUSE AT TOD The Pause at Top of Descent (TOD) pauses your simulator at a set distance before the FMS computed TOD point. To enable the feature, PAUSE AT T.O.D: Select YES to arm this function PAUSE TOD DIST (nm): Enter the desired value for where you want the pause to engage (Default 30 nm, Max 100 nm) To unpause the simulator, Click the RESUME FLIGHT button on the OIS notification (Click to enlarge image) AUTO STEP CLIMB The Auto Step Climb feature automatically climbs your aircraft at the pre-defined steps that you have setup on the MFD FMS. The Auto Import Step Climb feature automatically uplinks the planned steps from your Simbrief OFP for validation against FMS calculations. The step alts which are deemed valid are then input automatically on the F-PLN / VERT REV / STEP ALTS page. (Click to enlarge image) TIME COMPRESSION The Time Compression feature allows you to shorten your flight time by increasing the simulation rate by upto 4x. This is useful for completing longer flights in a shorter time. The TIME COMPRESSION option when set to, AUTO: Automatically manages the simulation rate (up to the MAX COMPRESSION rate set) OFF: Resets the simulation rate to 1x. The MAX COMPRESSION option when set to, UP TO 2X: Limits the simulation rate to a maximum of 2x. UP TO 4X: Limits the simulation rate to a maximum of 4x. The active simulation rate is shown via a green notification at the top of the OIS.
  22. SYSTEM OVERVIEW The Surveillance (SURV) system consists of the following system that perform surveillance functions: Traffic Collision Avoidance System (TCAS) Automatic Dependent Surveillance - Broadcast - Traffic (ADS-B Traffic) Transponder (XPDR) Weather Radar (WXR) system Terrain Awareness and Warning System (TAWS) This FAQ will cover the WXR and TAWS features of the SURV system. For TCAS, ADS-B Traffic and XPDR systems, see: SURV - CONTROLS AND INDICATORS The SURV system functions can be controlled via SURV Panel on the Pedestal SURV Page on the on the MFD (Click to enlarge image) 1. SURV Panel on the Pedestal For the purpose of this guide, we are only interested in the WXR SYSTEMS and G/S Mode pushbutton of this panel. G/S Mode Pushbutton: Toggles the GPWS (Mode 5) function which monitors for excessive descent below the glide slope. A white OFF light is on when this is switched off. WXR SYS1 / 2 Pushbuttons: Toggles the primary SURV system responsible for interpreting Weather Radar Antennae data. (Click to enlarge image) 2. SURV Page on the MFD For the purpose of this guide, we are only interested in the WXRand TAWS CONTROLS sections of this page. To access the SURV page on the MFD, Select SURV from the MFD Page Options List at the top left corner of the MFD, OR Press the SURV shortcut key on the KCCU (Click to enlarge image) CHANGING WXR MODES - MFD SURV CONTROLS PAGE WXR/PWS toggle: Toggles the Weather Radar (WXR) and Predictive Windshear System (PWS) between AUTO and OFF. When set to OFF, the respective system display, warnings and audio alerts are disabled. TURB toggle: Toggles the Turbulence Detection (TURB) system between AUTO and OFF. MODE toggle: Toggles the radar function between Weather display (WX) and ground mapping (MAP).* GAIN toggle: Toggles between AUTO or Manual (MAN) gain control for the WXR.* ELEVN/TILT Option List: Toggles between AUTO or Manual (MAN) control of elevation (ELEVN) mode or WXR tilt (TILT)* * = Not available in sim currently due to limitations of the sim weather API. (Click to enlarge image) CHANGING TAWS MODES - MFD SURV CONTROLS PAGE TERR SYS toggle: Toggles the terrain awareness and display (TERR) functions between ON and OFF. When set to OFF, the respective system display, warnings and audio alerts are disabled. GPWS toggle: Toggles the Ground Proximity Warning System (GPWS) functions between ON and OFF. G/S MODE toggle: Toggles the GPWS (Mode 5) function which monitors for excessive descent below the glide slope. When set to OFF, the respective system display, warnings and audio alerts are disabled. FLAP MODE toggle: Toggles the GPWS (Mode 4B) functions which monitors for appropriate flaps configuration at low altitude in landing phase. When set to OFF, the respective system display, warnings and audio alerts are disabled. (Click to enlarge image) RESET ALL SURV MODES TO DEFAULT SETTING - MFD SURV PAGE When clicked, the DEFAULT SETTINGS button automatically sets all the WXR, TAWS, TCAS and XPDR settings to their default position on both MFDs. A confirmation dialog is necessary to confirm selection. For WXR and TAWS sections, when pressed, WXR/PWS system is set to AUTO TURB function is set to AUTO MODE function is set to WX GAIN function is set to AUTO ELEVN/TILT Option List is set to AUTO TERR SYS mode is set to ON GPWS system is set to ON G/S MODE system is set to ON FLAP MODE system is set to ON (Click to enlarge image)
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  23. SYSTEM OVERVIEW The Surveillance (SURV) system consists of the following system that perform surveillance functions: Traffic Collision Avoidance System (TCAS) Automatic Dependent Surveillance - Broadcast - Traffic (ADS-B Traffic) Transponder (XPDR) Weather Radar (WXR) system Terrain Awareness and Warning System (TAWS) This FAQ will cover the TCAS, ADS-B Traffic and XPDR features of the SURV system. For WXR & TAWS systems, see: SURV - CONTROLS AND INDICATORS The SURV system functions can be controlled via SURV Panel on the Pedestal SURV Page on the on the MFD (Click to enlarge image) 1. SURV Panel on the Pedestal For the purpose of this guide, we are only interested in the TCAS section of this panel. ABV pushbutton: Toggles the TCAS ABOVE display mode where traffic between -2700ft and +9900ft relative to the aircraft are shown. It is lit green when active. BLW pushbutton: Toggles the TCAS BELOW display mode where traffic between -9900ft and +2700ft relative to the aircraft are shown. It is lit green when active. TA ONLY pushbutton: Toggles the Traffic Advisory Only (TA ONLY) display mode where all Resolution Advisories (RA) are inhibited. It is lit white when active. (Click to enlarge image) 2. SURV Page on the MFD For the purpose of this guide, we are only interested in the XPDR and TCAS CONTROLS sections of this page. To access the SURV page on the MFD, Select SURV from the MFD Page Options List at the top left corner of the MFD, OR Press the SURV shortcut key on the KCCU (Click to enlarge image) CHANGING XPDR MODES - MFD SURV CONTROLS PAGE SQWK Entry Field: Click to enter your desired squawk code using the KCCU MODE toggle: Toggles the Standby (STBY) mode where the XPDR does not transmit to any other station. Note: The TCAS display mode and TCAS mode options are disabled in the XPDR STBY mode. ALT RPTG toggle: Toggles the altitude data transmission (ALT RPTG) to other stations ADS-B RPTG toggle: Toggles the broadcast of your ADS-B data. (Click to enlarge image) CHANGING TCAS MODES - MFD SURV CONTROLS PAGE (A) TCAS Mode Option List: Toggles between the various TCAS modes as follows, - TA/RA: Both Traffic Advisories (TA) and Resolution Advisories (RA) are active. - TA Only: Only Traffic Advisories (TA) are active. - STBY: Standby (STBY) mode where the TCAS does not perform any function, nor trigger any alerts Note: The TCAS Mode Options list is disabled in the XPDR STBY mode. (B) TCAS Display Mode Option List: Toggles between the various filters for traffic display on ND as follows, - NORM: Only traffic between -2700ft to +2700ft relative to the aircraft is shown - ABV: Only traffic between -2700ft to +9900ft relative to the aircraft is shown - BLW: Only traffic between -9900ft to +2700ft relative to the aircraft is shown Note: The TCAS Display Mode Options list is disabled in the XPDR STBY mode. ADS-B Traffic toggle: Toggles reception of ADS-B traffic data by the TCAS. (Click to enlarge image) RESET ALL SURV MODES TO DEFAULT SETTING - MFD SURV PAGE When clicked, the DEFAULT SETTINGS button automatically sets all the WXR, TAWS, TCAS and XPDR settings to their default position on both MFDs. A confirmation dialog is necessary to confirm selection. For TCAS and XPDR sections, when pressed, TCAS Mode is set to TA/RA TCAS Display Mode is set to NORM XPDR Mode is set to AUTO ALT RPTG is set to ON ADS-B RPTG is set to ON ADS-B TRAFFIC is set to ON (Click to enlarge image) CHANGING ND TRAFFIC DISPLAY - ADS-B - MFD SURV TRAFFIC PAGE On the SURV Page, switch to the TRAFFIC tab at the top to receive a list of ADS-B traffic in range of the aircraft (upto 90 maximum). FLD ID DISPLAY ON ND toggle: Toggles the TRAF targets on ND between ADS-B and normal TCAS target display mode (Click to enlarge image) ACFT list: Shows the list of aircraft in range and their relevant ADS-B callsign BRG/RNG: Shows the Bearing and Range of the target from your present position REL ALT: Shows the relative altitude of the target from your present altitude (Click to enlarge image) You can click on any ACFT from this list to bring up the additional information regarding the target. (Click to enlarge image)
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  24. SYSTEM OVERVIEW There are three Radio Management Panels (RMPs) in the cockpit that are situated on the pedestal. In the sim, these units allow you to Tune VHF Frequencies (COM RADIOS) Tune VOR and ILS Frequencies (NAV RADIOS) in STBY RAD NAV mode Enter the Squawk (SQWK) code and squawk IDENT Adjust volume for voice communication or NAVAID identification TUNING COM RADIOS (VHF PAGE) The VHF page is used for tuning the active and standby VHF1/2/3 frequencies which control the sim's COM1/2/3 radios respectively. Press the (1)VHF shortcut key to reach this page. The active COM frequencies are displayed on the left. The standby COM frequencies are displayed on the right. To dial a frequency, first please select the desired (2) Right-Line Select Key (RSK). When the digits are blue, surrounded by a blue box, use the (4) keypad to type in your desired frequency. To swap the active frequency, click on the desired (3) Left-Line Select Key (LSK). The (5) digital display shows the Receive and Transmit status of the various VHF radios. An active (A) Receive status is shown by the Megaphone icon, and the active (B) Transmit status is shown by a green highlight. To switch the active radio, push the Transmit button (green when active) and pull the Receive knob (blue when active) for the desired radio: (6) VHF1 Transmit and Receive (7) VHF2 Transmit and Receive (8) VHF3 Transmit and Receive (Click to enlarge image) TUNING STBY NAV RADIOS (NAV PAGE) The NAV frequencies (LS,VOR, ADF) are normally controlled by the NAVAID page on the MFD FMS. To manually control frequencies via the RMP, first go to the NAV Page by pressing the (1) NAV key. Then select (5) Standby Radio Navigation (STBY RAD NAV) key. Select the desired (3) Right-Line Select Key (RSK) to access the LS or VOR pages respectively. To input frequencies click on the desired (2) Left-Line Select Key (LSK). Then use the keyboard (4) to type in your desired frequency. On the VOR Page you can additionally enter the CRS by clicking the appropriate (3) Right-Line Select Key (RSK). To listen to any NAVAID, turn the (6) NAVAID selector knob to your desired NAVAID (ADF 1/2, LS, VOR 1/2 or MKR) and then pull the relevant reception knob (blue when active). (Click to enlarge image) CHANGING TRANSPONDER CODE / SQUAWKING IDENT (SQWK PAGE) The SQWK page is used for changing the active transponder code (SQWK) and to squawk IDENT when requested by ATC. Press the (1)SQWK key to reach this page. To change the SQWK, use the (2) keypad to type in your code. When the (4) Digits are blue, surrounded by a blue box, they are editable. Once the input is accepted it will turn green. To change the SQWK code again you need to switch to another page (e.g. VHF) then back to SQWK page. To squawk IDENT, press the (3) Left-Line Select Key (LSK). The status below will update to TRANSMITTING IDENT whilst doing so. (Click to enlarge image)
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