Option for CRT MCDU

[ASalo]

I do love finally having a proper EIS1 Airbus in the sim! However I find it a bit unrealistic that the MCDU is the same (LCD) regardless of the EIS model. Older, EIS1 equipped planes would typically have an MCDU with a CRT screen, though I believe this is not tied to the EIS version itself.

Having a CRT MCDU either as an option or default on EIS1 tails would be great. As is the case with the EIS displays, the CRT in the MCDU has a much smaller display area and a whole different ambience to them. Also, the screen is a bit “deeper” in the unit. Most noticeably the text is more difficult to read from the jumpseat. 

[IniSteve]

On 10/18/2025 at 12:38 PM, ASalo said:

...though I believe this is not tied to the EIS version itself.

Hi. This is in fact the case with our reference aircraft as well as many in-use examples still flying where the MCDU has been replaced despite the avionic suite being older. 
In any event. We will log the feedback and discuss it as a possibility for the future. 
Thanks!