Welcome to the sixth instalment of The Workshop – a series dedicated to the latest news and updates regarding FlyByWire’s work on the A32NX and upcoming A380. The first, second, third, fourth, and fifth episode can be read here. The Workshop is written directly by the FlyByWire team within the FSNews and FlyByWire partnership.
New V0.5.1 Stable Release!
We have just released version 0.5.1 of the A32NX! This brings compatibility with Sim Update 2 (V1.12.13.0) of Microsoft Flight Simulator. It comes alongside some additional fixes to Simbrief integration. You can now download it via our installer now!
New Tool-tip YouTube Series!
We have started a new series of short tutorial videos on our YouTube channel called FBW Tool-tips. Our first episode of the series has been released on our new Simbrief Integration functionality! Here is a link to the video:
Feature of the week
These features are now merged in the latest master version of our aircraft!
- Reworked engine startup and fly-by sounds
- Added new FMA indicator which displays autobrake status
- Improved MCDU page visuals
- Added WIND FMGC page
Work in progress
These are the features currently being worked on by our team:
- TRK/FPA mode
- Electrical system
- LNAV/VNAV improvements
- Continuing work on the EFB
A380 Previews
Modeling work on our A380 is progressing at a steady pace. Here are a few new previews of our work, including the overhead panel:
From the FlyByWire Simulations team, happy holidays and happy new year!
The next episode of The Workshop is scheduled to be published on January 8th, 2021
