logged A340 Feedback / Suggestions

[BasileD]

Hey Just performed my test flight on the A340 but I’m a bit disappointed by the MCDU here are the issues I encountered 

- Several « company MSG Rcvd » nothing showing up in the ATSU 

- ATSU is super limited and many greyed functions shown it’s frustrating

- ATIS can’t be taken from SI (possible on A350)

- no CMS implemented. 

- MCDU feels super laggy 

- Can’t go to Init B once engines are running 

- fly by wire feels super heavy while the aircraft was light didn’t find Any guidance on particular settings 

- would like to have the option to actually print on real POS-80 printer   

I was hopping for a better MCDU similar to Fenix but it feel it’s just a revamp of the default A330 

 

[DroneSim]

21 minutes ago, BasileD said:

Hey Just performed my test flight on the A340 but I’m a bit disappointed by the MCDU here are the issues I encountered 

- Several « company MSG Rcvd » nothing showing up in the ATSU 

- ATSU is super limited and many greyed functions shown it’s frustrating

- ATIS can’t be taken from SI (possible on A350)

- no CMS implemented. 

- MCDU feels super laggy 

- Can’t go to Init B once engines are running 

- fly by wire feels super heavy while the aircraft was light didn’t find Any guidance on particular settings 

- would like to have the option to actually print on real POS-80 printer   

I was hopping for a better MCDU similar to Fenix but it feel it’s just a revamp of the default A330 

 

Regarding ACARS, just to be sure, did you set your Hoppie and SI keys in the EFB?

Regarding the lagginess, well this a damn old 90s aircraft 😁

[BasileD]

6 minutes ago, DroneSim said:

Regarding ACARS, just to be sure, did you set your Hoppie and SI keys in the EFB?

Regarding the lagginess, well this a damn old 90s aircraft 😁

Yep I did but in the list of ATIS sources there’s only vatsim / IVAO / PilotEdge. 
 

regarding lagginess, a bunch of old 320’s have also olds units and don’t feel as laggy as that.  Maybe it’s a feeling coming along the impression that MCDU isn’t finished. Like when I kept pressing on a white label don’t remember which one in RSK 5 of ATSU menu before figuring out it was just simply not implemented 

[richboy2307]

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- Several « company MSG Rcvd » nothing showing up in the ATSU 

Usually received messages will be under ATSU > ATC MENU or AOC MENU accordingly. If you have any specific examples/instances of how to reproduce these "errant" messages please let us know so we can investigate further.

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- ATIS can’t be taken from SI (possible on A350)

Do you mean D-ATIS under ATC MENU > ATIS? That is coming in the next update. It didn't make the cut in QA Testing for the release version.

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- no CMS implemented. 

Features such as CMS, ETP, ETT and Time markers are all work in progress items that should be available in a future update. These didn't make the cut in QA Testing for the release version.

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MCDU feels super laggy 

Some more specific reference/examples, ideally in the form of video showing us what you're noticing would be helpful. Additionally, please include what your expected result is.

Can't say I've noticed any issues personally in this regard in testing but I am curious as to what you're experiencing.

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Can’t go to Init B once engines are running 

That is standard behaviour for the simulated FMS. If you want to make changes after engine start, you do so via the FUEL PRED page. 
DSC-22_10-40-10 P 12/16 FCOM extract:

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fly by wire feels super heavy while the aircraft was light didn’t find Any guidance on particular settings 

"Feels" is something quite subjective, and will vary between each individual's setup/hardware. Our aircraft are best used with linear (1:1) sensitivity settings for your axis, with deadzones as necessary for your hardware. 

While there may be room for minor adjustments, we stand by our simulated flight dynamics behaviour - which has been tested by type-rated pilots on consumer level hardware such as Winwing, Thrustmaster as well as more elaborate setups. The experience will scale up with better hardware naturally.

We are also going to remain primarily data-driven in our approach to such tweaks so scenario specific example and reference for expected results are required for such feedback to be actionable.

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would like to have the option to actually print on real POS-80 printer   

Not currently planned however your suggestion is noted.

Thanks!

[BasileD]

8 hours ago, richboy2307 said:

Usually received messages will be under ATSU > ATC MENU or AOC MENU accordingly. If you have any specific examples/instances of how to reproduce these "errant" messages please let us know so we can investigate further.

Been there to check and no mesage listed despite havin the " company msg" displayed on upper ecam.  see screenshot attached

 

8 hours ago, richboy2307 said:

Some more specific reference/examples, ideally in the form of video showing us what you're noticing would be helpful. Additionally, please include what your expected result is.

Can't say I've noticed any issues personally in this regard in testing but I am curious as to what you're experiencing.

ATSU DATALINK page, clicking on "Datalink STATUS" and nothing showing up is a good example.

ATC MSG blue button and ringtone still playing despite latest msg has been responded 

The time it takes from switching between ACARS and MCDU 

delay between input and display 

text not changing color when feature unlock in ATC VERT REQ page. 

8 hours ago, richboy2307 said:

That is standard behaviour for the simulated FMS. If you want to make changes after engine start, you do so via the FUEL PRED page. 
DSC-22_10-40-10 P 12/16 FCOM extract:

Thanks then it makes sense.

8 hours ago, richboy2307 said:

fly by wire feels super heavy while the aircraft was light didn’t find Any guidance on particular settings 

My flight sim is set up neutrally as is is shown there will give it some other shot and will provide more feedback here 

 

8 hours ago, richboy2307 said:

Do you mean D-ATIS under ATC MENU > ATIS? That is coming in the next update. It didn't make the cut in QA Testing for the release version.

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- no CMS implemented. 

Features such as CMS, ETP, ETT and Time markers are all work in progress items that should be available in a future update. These didn't make the cut in QA Testing for the release version.

Still a bit disapointed that CMS ETP and EET are not present since this is major feature needed for long haul...

 

 

Much appreciated your time to answer that also i have a question regarding Winwing MCDU, will it be fully supported? 

thanks 

[steffanu]

As we are on a general thread here, question - Is the Wind data actually updating? I'm requesting a wind update but nothing really happens 🙂

Thanks