A320 FMGS beta 30 [Archive] - Page 2

chris68

01-18-2013, 06:12 AM

Thank you Jeeheel, Anyway your informations are very helpfull for my understanding of the different parts of that Simulation.

Reroute mean due to an emergency change the arrival to an other Destination. so if i do that some strage things might be happen with the MCDU (FMGC)

I found two other things:

-The oil amount is not messure in %, its in quarts (qts)
- Flying to an waypoint is displayed on the ND. When overfly it should goes quickly to the next waypoint, stored in the Flightplan.

-It happens sometimes, that in approach phase and approach mode the Loc is acquired but the glide will not acquired. Check for example LTCE. Database error or reroute MCDU error?

jeehell

01-18-2013, 07:56 AM

Hi,

@Daniele: I've tested your sound set, and I must say it is very nice! the sounds are really clean, no outside interference at all, congrats!

@Chris:
- Oil quantity in quarts: I know that, but FS provides only % as measure and I do not know the real quantities used in the A32X family...
- The ND should show the right WPT without issue at all? is your ND on a remote computer? If so did you try the last update? it might solve that.
- I cannot test every single airport/ILS. Do you have a glide signal on the PFD/ND? if so, the AP should capture the G/P.

Cheersn
JL

Leonidas

01-18-2013, 11:02 AM

Hi Leonidas,
I do not understand how you tested the software? The only thing which changed is WideFMGS, on a single computer it can only work just as it before?
JL

No JL, no like before. Let me explain again
B28.3: Perfect!
1st update: I could start it with problems
2nd update: I could not start batteries, or press any other button on MCDU to begin a flight.
Regards

jeehell

01-18-2013, 11:15 AM

Did you try to close Widefmgs (clients and server) then run them manually?
First run the server, then each client.

JL

chris68

01-18-2013, 02:54 PM

Hi Jeehell,

-Oil quantity for a
CFM 56 engine: normal 110 to 130 qts the indication have a 0 one left and 20 on right (for 200)-Yes ND is on remote.. its a minor bug..(on the first view you just read the 100 and think omg engine going dead because less than 110)

- Today on rwy, everything as usual and again no managed mode possibile to switch....the hardware is OK, means i can see the output and the a reaction on PFD (HDG, ALT..) Happend very often.

- Also when i reroute i think the FMGC doesn't accept the new airport really, although its indicate the new Airport letter code. But on PDF i still see the original destination RWY. Then the MCDU make strange things sometimes.

- PFD show me not the ILS bars, The freq are set, course are set, (MCDU show me the right freq,course ), but no path and LOC marker is visibile. i only get LOC Mode in the PFD and the plane make the turn for establishing.

- What i also observe is that a reconnection on PFD, ND, SD, EWD, MCDU... never works, means when i need to reset the Server and start again i need also start all other modules as well again although they was only a short time connected...

startrail

01-18-2013, 03:20 PM

Hello JL

After the last update , my PFD does not show the ILS bars .

Thanks

AirFan

01-18-2013, 04:14 PM

Hello to everyboby,

@ Daniele: I also did a short test with your donated soundset. Thank you very much. I can't imagine you done all that within one day! I like it. 2 things:
1. - I am not 100% sure but I think I noticed some interference for the engine sounds. but I love your spool up sound during take off run! Really nice! some more tweaking and it will be really nice!

2. - I can't hear any difference between APU on and off in the cockpit? I also can't see a file for APU start and shutdown...
In addition, is there a way to trigger the start or shutdown of the avionic fans? The fans are always running even everything is off. But very nice! I will look forward to your next update :)

@ Chris: in case I remember correctly: you have access to the real bus quite frequently? would it be possible to take a short video of the lower ECAM with the wheel page during landing phase when using the auto brake feature? So I could see the temperature rising due to auto brake? maybe some different landings with different ambient temps and landing mass?
by the way: is the auto brake power depending on the aircraft weight? I would like to think of a simple temperature model for the wheels but I cant find any videos were somebody shows the Wheel page during landing. All are either focused on PFD or the runway :) Maybe you can provide some shoots???

@ JL: I know you are busy with all these tiny things... I have to mentioned that I wanted to try the latest version the upcoming weekend. I will keep you in the loop with my findings :).
However, I tried to re-ajust some ILS data in the earth_nav. WOW... that seems to be really complicated. I only touched the LOC. After many many many many tries I found a pretty good runway angle and the corresponding vector position, so it is centered all the way down the runway.
If I now fly manually both magenta squares are fine. However, the AC does not follow this modified ILS? The AC either seems to fly parallel to the GS or the LOC. but mostly parallel to the LOC.
The runway angles are precisely indentical. Im sure you have some more experience with the ILS. Any idea? I assumed that both (LOC and GS) need the same runway angle AND the LOC vector point needs to be on Centerline + the origin point of the GS need to be at the touchdown zone but can differ in lateral direction... I am confused about the try and error idea. Is there an official way to ajust the earth_nav to any scenery? some help? Thanks, JL!

Its a really great software.

Guys, have a nice weekend!

Rob

netserv

01-18-2013, 07:04 PM

FYI ...have the same results as Leonidas. Connection ports are open and exist on both machines, client and server. No switches can be operated. After hours i found out: FSUIPCConnect needs to be started manually on server side. Also WideFMGSServer manual start after killing in task manager. Exactly the same necessary with client. Simply a batch problem of the starter. Is there any configuration possible (file) or is this hard coded?

greetings, Guenther

Leonidas

01-19-2013, 04:19 AM

Did you try to close Widefmgs (clients and server) then run them manually?
First run the server, then each client.
JL

Now without changing anything it works, but without EWD and SD as I wrote in #241 just after the first live update of B28.3. On that client a message says: "Windows socket error: An attempt was made to perform an operation on element that is not a socket 10038, on API 'getpeername'"
Regards

chris68

01-19-2013, 09:27 AM

Hi AirFan,
Let me see if someone that i know is on the jumpseat and able to make the video for you.. (during Landing and Takeoff we shoud have the attention for the plane)
Company procedure is to display the engine page during landing (Go around) but shortly before we completly stop i can switch to wheel page.
The sensors are have a quick response and i observed already temperaturs of 400+ degrees.
Yes it should be depends on weight but i dont realized it really, rather on Auto brake setting.
Chris

AirFan

01-19-2013, 03:03 PM

Hi Chris,

Thanks for your reply. Thanks for you offer but I assume it would be way better to really see the temps of the wheels from the point of touchdown. I am not only interested in absolute values but the gradient of the temperatures corresponding to time. So your video could provide some information about the cooling down phase.
I will also try to get a video of the Wheel page from a full flight sim and then try to think of a pausible, good matching equation.

Regards from Ingolstadt.
Rob

Leonidas

01-20-2013, 03:47 AM

Hi to all
After the most reliable version (for me at least) B.28.3 I decided to make a short video as a "thanks" to JL.
This is: Project progress Feb.2013 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0TCGeuF33LQ)

jeehell

01-20-2013, 07:31 AM

Hi all,

Lot of activity on the thread, I hope I haven't forgot anyone...

@Chris:
-Thanks for the info on the Oil system, I really wonder why I could not find it in the FCOM?? Only reference I could find:
"The indication pulses when oil quantity goes below three (3) quarts (decreasing) or above five (5) quarts (increasing)." ....
-Concerning managed modes: on the ground, they should always be available. What THR LVR setting do you use for takeoff, TOGA or FLX? Anyway, do you get a white box MAN TOGA or MAN FLX on the FMA? if not (can happen if hardware THR LVR are not calibrated correctly), the TakeOff mode doesn't engage and you stay stuck in preflight phase...
-Reroute: do you divert from FPLN LAT revision pages?
-ILS bars: maybe related to your managed mode issues, I need to check that.

@Rob: if the PFD shows the correct path, the AP should follow that path, and you don't have anything else to change. There can be a small offset, usually when you're still far from the RWY(but it gets corrected rather quickly) OR if you intercept really close to the RWY and it does not have time to correct.

@Rob+Chris:indeed I'm interested in real data for brakes temps... (and any other systems that are not really detailed in the FCOM...)

@Guenther: interesting, I'll look at that !

@Leonidas: so for now everything works but on the EWD/SD computer?? did you try to manually close/re-launch WideFMGS on that computer (while it still runs on the server)?

Cheers,
JL

mardar

01-20-2013, 10:16 AM

Hi Jeehell,

-Oil quantity for a
CFM 56 engine: normal 110 to 130 qts the indication have a 0 one left and 20 on right (for 200)-Yes ND is on remote.. its a minor bug..(on the first view you just read the 100 and think omg engine going dead because less than 110)

Hi JL,

as for the oil indication, I digged a bit in the AMM and I could find following information, maybe they are of help for you:

Normal oil consumption rate
During a normal engine operation, the normal oil consumption rate is
not expected to exceed 0.15 USgal.h (0.57 l.h) (approximately 0.6
quart.hr) (see note). This provides a minimum engine autonomy of
almost 17 hours.

(2) Maximum oil consumption rate
The maximum oil consumption rate during engine operation is limited
to 0.40 USgal.h (1.51 l.h) (approximately 1.6 quarts.hr) (see note):
This provides a minimum engine autonomy of 6 hours.

Oil Quantity Indication
There are two possible indications:
- One visual indication, given by the oil level sight gage on the tank.
- One remote indication, given by the oil quantity transmitter (installed
on the oil tank) which sends an electrical signal of the oil quantity
to the ECAM system via the EIU. The indicating range is up to 5.50
USgal (20.81 l).

INDICATING - DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
1 . General
(Ref. Fig. 001, 002, 003, 004)
Oil system monitoring is performed by means of :
- indications :
oil quantity (quarts)
oil temperature (degree celsius)
oil pressure (PSI)
oil filter clogging (OIL FILTER CLOG).
These indications are displayed on the lower display unit of the ECAM system
(main instrument panel) except the Master Chip Detector that gives a pop out
information through its indicator in the fan compartment

Transmitter specification :
Output voltage : 1VDC to 9VDC varying linearly with true oil quantity
from 0 to 5.45 USgal (0 - 20.62 l)

Scale :
The oil quantity displayed in green on the display unit of the ECAM
system is graduated :
from 0 to 5.50 USgal (0 - 20.81 l)
- Advisory level
The oil quantity flashes green when the oil level quantity is lower
than 3 quarts (decreasing) and stops pulsing at 5 quarts (increasing).

best regards

Dennis

Leonidas

01-20-2013, 10:48 AM

Hi all,
@Leonidas: so for now everything works but on the EWD/SD computer?? did you try to manually close/re-launch WideFMGS on that computer (while it still runs on the server)?
JL

Not the EWD/SD computer actually, because the backup instruments work. Just EWD and SD monitors. I tried manually restart wideFMGS as you said, without any change. Do you think I should uninstall and reinstall that client? By the way: how could I save configuration from a) FMGSconfig, b) IITcreator and c) position and size of instruments, before uninstalling?
Regards

jeehell

01-20-2013, 12:06 PM

I do not think uninstalling/reinstalling will change anything. If you do so, by uninstalling it should keep the config files on the harddrive, and installing again will not overwrite them. Just in case, the files you need to save are:
- FMGS Server folder: AControls.cfg and JOYSW.cfg
- Hardware Modules folder: IIT.dnt
- EWD folder: configEWD.cfg
- SD folder: configSD.cfg

Leonidas

01-20-2013, 01:10 PM

jeehell

01-20-2013, 01:22 PM

On a remote computer there is no need for a differentiated starter, so it's normal.

I'm looking at it tonight, hopefully I can find what's wrong with EWD and SD.

JL

Leonidas

01-20-2013, 01:41 PM

I'm looking at it tonight, hopefully I can find what's wrong with EWD and SD.
JL

JL I saw same message on CPTs PC for a moment, but after restarting the client it's OK...

B747-400

01-20-2013, 07:51 PM

Hi

well, troubles over troubles here with the network.

WideFMGS on clients and server shows ports as connected, but MCDU, OVHD etc. are shown as not connected on SERVER and are not working.

AP/FBW and SERVER on same computer. SERVER shows AP/FBW connected, but AP/FBW jumps btw. connected and not connected.

Startet manually and with starter - no difference. Sometimes A320Server reports "Access violation at address 004561EF in FMGS_Server.exe Read address 01000009"
After killing and restarting FMGS Server reports a Win socket error on API bind.

When FMGS Server is crashing, the Client FMGS also crashes with "not responding" ... seems as this is a neverending story... :(

No more ideas, as aivlasoft EFB runs on same computes via same TCP like a charm ... just typing in tcp and thats it. So the connection should be ok.

Ping is also working fine, and I gave them a try with the firewalls switched off. No more ideas.

What kind of diagnose features does FMGS offers to find out the problem?

THX and regards
Hans

AUA171

01-21-2013, 12:01 PM

Hi JL!

Since the last two updates the AP/FBW does not connect to server anymore. All other clients are connecting without problems.

Regards!
Christian

ciccio85

01-22-2013, 07:07 AM

Hello,

i'm using the last version (28.3) with FsBus, but I'm not able to set SPD/Mach value, cause data pipe 73CC 1 (SPD/Mach) sets the HDG/TRK function! How to fix it?

Thanks

Francesco

chris68

01-22-2013, 07:13 AM

Hi Jeeheel,
now i double check the Oi values for the quantity with our maintenance in Munich. The 20 means in fact 20 Liters and not 200 quarts as other colleagues saying and teaching to their FO's. What a shame!
The values are only valid for a the CFM 56 engine.
Our scale is in liters going from 0 to 20 as i mentioned in my first post.
Its also correct that the indication flashing yellow/ red when it drops unter 5 liters.

Yes i think the calibration caused somefaults in the power throttle. I often get Manual trust and suddenly it's goes into CLB Mode..
Christian

jeehell

01-22-2013, 12:41 PM

Hi,

@Francesco: strange, I'll look at it.

@Chris: I did some research myself: it seems to me it is in quarts, and the fact is 1 quart is roughly 0.946353 liters, so anyway it's almost fine to say the scale is 20 lites or 20 quarts. Anyway, since in our case we do not have a real engine (...) here is what I modified: 100% oil in FS results in 13.0 quarts (or almost 13.0 liters). So if you change the oil quantity (it can be done through FSUIPC), it will flash below 5 (decreasing) and stop flashing above 7 (increasing).

@Everyone: I'm working on WideFMGS, I had better results I think (cannot test all configurations all by myself unfortunately), and I need to work just a few more hours/days on it.

Cheers,
JL

immaging

01-22-2013, 02:26 PM

Leonidas

01-22-2013, 05:12 PM

HI All,
An upgrade of JLA320 Sound System.
Only sound.cfg and three file of APU Sound. Replace the files .
Mod: APU Start -- APU Running -- APU Stop .
Download Here
https://www.dropbox.com/s/2pu1ceyhlhy0c1g/JLA320%20Sound%20Systems.rar
Daniele

Hi Daniele
As a master at sound issues please tell me: Why couldn't I hear flaps-air brakes-landing gear sounds? I've travelled in the cockpit of A320 twice in the past and they were very loud, but I can't hear these three sounds in my cockpit, deploying or retracted.
Regards

PS. I know this is off topic, I apologize...

jeehell

01-23-2013, 07:59 AM

Hi Daniele,

Thanks a lot, but to me it seems to be the old archive you provided?

JL

immaging

01-23-2013, 11:59 AM

Hi all,

Sorry for the mistake!!

The archive provided are fitted for an hifi suond system ( with subwoofer & shaker ), and the file gear & flap are cut in frequency.
This version V2 are fitted for all sound system and recorded in 2205 Hz 32bit stereo sampling.
The next version V3 will be integrated with sounds for braking and brake ventilation.
Stay tuned....

JLSound System V2 download here

https://www.dropbox.com/s/a22dq7ux3m2tu19/JLA320%20Sound%20Systems_V2.rar

cheers

Daniele

jeehell

01-25-2013, 12:25 PM

Hi all,

There is an update regarding WideFMGS, on the automatic updater.

Please report as usual any performance issue or else;

Cheers,
JL

tom19

01-25-2013, 03:38 PM

Hi JL,

and thank for the update. I can't get STBY working on client PC. Access violation at address 005242D2 in module "STBE.exe"...

everything else is working so far...

br,

Tommi

jeehell

01-26-2013, 06:42 AM

Hi Tommi,

I quickly tried, I did not have any issue witht the STBY and WideFMGS??

JL

B747-400

01-26-2013, 06:47 AM

Hi,
THX a lot for update.
After updating all PCs the connection procedure is working immediately. All connection problems gone here.
No time for a testflight, will try this evening.
Regards
Hans

ciccio85

01-26-2013, 07:41 AM

Hello,

still can't set SPD/MACH with Fsbus! This is the c++ code i use:

Defining objects:

MkFsObject (JH_PIPE, "", eventhandler, 0x73CC, 1, TP_UI8, FS_NORMAL, 0);
MkFsObject (JH_PIPE2, "", eventhandler, 0x73CD, 2, TP_UI16, FS_NORMAL, 0);

and now use JH_PIPE and JH_PIPE2 to set speed/mach:

case SPEED_ROT:
Airspeed+=val;
if (Airspeed<100)
Airspeed=100;
FsWriteInt(JH_PIPE, 1);
FsWriteInt(JH_PIPE2, Airspeed);
break;

but this code sets HDG! If i use FsWriteInt(JH_PIPE, 2); this change ALT, and so on...

How to fix it?

Thanks

Francesco

AirFan

01-26-2013, 08:45 AM

Hi JL,

and thank for the update. I can't get STBY working on client PC. Access violation at address 005242D2 in module "STBE.exe"...

everything else is working so far...

br,

Tommi

Hi Tommi,
I can confirm that the STBY works on client PC.

@ JL: Very nice. It seems to work now! I just tested the new update for half an hour. THANKS ALOT. I noticed that the ND does not display WPT, VORs, NDBs or ARPTs... only the constraints are shown. Can you confirm this bug and have a look?

Best regards,
Rob

AirFan

01-26-2013, 08:49 AM

and another tiny one: The ND shows the ETA of the next WP in a wrong format: i.e. 09:60 insteed of 10:00.

Leonidas

01-26-2013, 01:59 PM

Hi all
Thanks JL for this update, my last problem is solved now.
Rob I can't confirm what you wrote about ND. Mine is OK.
Minor issues:
1. My B.27 pilot routes backup is useless?
2. During landing by pressing manual brakes auto brake are still engaged. After a while DECEL turned off but the ON stays on. I should press it by myself in order to turn off. This button is connected to my FDS card and configured via IITcreator.
3. I can't engage AP from my sidestick, only from FCU, but I can disengage it from both.
4. Red arrow Side Stick Priority of F/O during flight is always turned on. Is this as should be?
5. TERR on ND button does not remain ON after I press it. When I leave it return to turn off. So in order to see Terrain I should keep it pressed.
Regards

AUA171

01-26-2013, 02:49 PM

Hi!

I'm sure somebody can help me, I guess I'm doing something wrong ;-(
After Engine Start the Oil Pressure shown on SD Engine page remains on 19,4 (flashing amber) and doesn't increase for both engines.

Thanks for the hint, I couldn't find anything in documentations and forums.

Christian

AirFan

01-26-2013, 04:06 PM

Hi Leonidas, thanks for your feedback! Then I have to reinstall my client. A quick feedback from another user is always helpful.

regarding your issues:
3. As far as I know the button on the sidestick only deactivates the AP. For activation you HAVE TO use the buttons on the FCU. So from my point of view the system is modelled correctly. But I noticed that you dont always get the MW when you move the stick when the AP is active. It always deactivates the AP but only sometimes the MW bell goes on. really weird.

4. The sidestick priority korrys work fine here :)

5. both TERR on ND buttons work and the ON remains on. (I have momentary switches)

Rob

@ Christian: I have no clue. Does the SD work correctly on the server pc? or do you struggle with that issue on a client?

buentead

01-26-2013, 05:08 PM

Hi JL
Thanks for the update. I tested the latest version for some hours and all worked fine. PC1 with Captain PFD, ND; PC2 with STBY, EWD, SD and FDS hardware; PC3 with MCDU, OVHD; and finally the FSX server running CPFlight FCU.

CPFlight FCU: has now better reaction/feedback time. However, it is still a bit slow in response.

WideFMGS client/server: I was running it for some hours. Never had a disconnect. The performance of the data transfer is fast and all instruments run smoothly. I also run some start-up test of WideFMGS, which I would like to share here. All described use cases are reproducable (at least on my PC).

Use Case 1: Starting client first, then server
- Start all WideFMGS clients on all PCs
- Start A320 server with WideFMGS server -> all client connect -> OK
- Stop one of the client WideFMGS -> FMGSserver ends (program terminates)
- A320 server shows all clients disconnected after some seconds, except 'STBY' remains 'connected'

Use Case 2: Start server first, then all clients
- Start A320 server with WideFMGSserver
- Start clients with WideFMGS -> the client connects to FMGSserver -> after some seconds A320 server shows connected -> OK
- Stop one of the client WideFMGS -> FMGSserver ends (program terminates)
- A320 server shows all clients disconnected after some seconds, except 'STBY' remains 'connected'

Regardless if server or client is stared first, a client shutdown also shuts down the FMGSserver.

Use Case 3: End FMGSserver manually
- Start A320 Server
- Start client: OVHD, MCDU -> FMGSserver connects -> A320 server reports connected -> OK
- Start client: Captain PFD, ND -> FMGSserver connects -> A320 server reports connected -> OK
- Start client: STBY, EWD, SD -> FMGSserver connects -> A320 server reports connected -> OK
- Stop FMGSserver -> A320 server shows all clients disconnected after some seconds, except 'STBY' remains 'connected'
- Start FMGSserver -> error: "System Error. Code 1410. Class already exists." -> confirm message with 'OK' -> FMGS server 'not responding' -> manually terminated
- Start FMGSserver again -> startup now OK, but no client connects
- Terminate client OVHD, MCDU
- Start client OVHD, MCDU -> FMGSserver connects -> A320 server reports connected -> OK

If the FMGSserver terminates, clients don't connect automatically anymore. The clients have to be restarted. If the FMGSserver is being started manually after manual termination, an error (code 1410) occurs. The 2nd time the server is being started, then it's ok.

Interesting is also that within A320 Server, the STBY instrument remains always in 'connected' state, if if the FMGSserver or the client of STBY is down.

That's all for the time being. The positive feedback is certainly, that this version is flyable very nicely. Thanks for your effort.
Regards
Adrian

Leonidas

01-26-2013, 05:45 PM

both TERR on ND buttons work and the ON remains on. (I have momentary switches)
Rob

Thanks Rob for your feedback too. In this case I have momentary switches too. It's weird because the other three Auto Brake buttons connected to same FDS hardware work fine...
Regards

jeehell

01-27-2013, 07:11 AM

Hi,

@Leo:
1. they should work just as before, or they may not work but because of a bug not linked to the file format
2. I'll have a look at that
3. As said, from the sidestick you can only disconnect the AP.
4. Maybe one of your stick is not calibrated correctly and is not seen in neutral position.
5. There are options in IITcreator to use momentary switches in a toggle mode. The ND On Terrain button should be a latching switch (i.e. stay pushed in when activated).

@Rob: If you do not see ARPTs, NDBs, etc, probably the navdata is not correctly installed, which is weird. Tell us how it goes after reinstallling.

@Christian: which aircraft model do you use? it is mandataory to use the one provided with the installation package.

@Adrian: thanks for the feedback. I have noticed some of them too, I'll look at it.

I will be away from programming for a week, i'll try to read the forums regularly though.

Best regards,
JL

AirFan

01-27-2013, 11:11 AM

Hi JL,

you ask for some feedback for my personal ND problem on the client: Well, I removed the complete software from the client and reinstalled it. I have not touched the server which actually contains the NAV data. Now it's working correctly. Who knows?
But I also have to say that this version is really excellent! Just a tiny tweak to sort out the strange starting order issues of client and server ... then you can proceed with new stuff :)

BTW: I still wait on the video of brake temps, I really hope to get it within the next weeks... meanwhile I started to think of a reasonable temp model. My idea is a simple linaer system with "heating cofficients" and "cooling coefficient". Each of these coefficients define a cetain delta temp effect over a time step.

a heating coefficient "HC" could be for example:
1. brake intensity * decel. rate * AC weight
2. brake intensity * positve thrust setting

a cooling coefficient "CC" could be for example:
1. gear * 1/total ambient temp * AC speedgear up
with gear = 0.1 for gear up and gear =1 for gear down

2. brake fan on or off

so you could integrate these coefficients over the time and seperatly define an influnence factor with the X's.

deltatemp=previoustemp + X*HC1 + X*HC2 - X*CC1 - X*CC2.

I know this does not represent heat transfer properly (which is not linear) but maybe worth a try? So by tweaking these coefficients we might get a reasonable temp model which can be ajusted to some real values. I hope I explained it correctly. See it as some brainstroming. Maybe you have a better idea.

How did you do it so far? you can PM me or send me an email...
Enjoy your programming free week :) Thanks!

Rob

stefangr

01-27-2013, 11:21 AM

Hi all,

with the current version I am having the problem that if I use the Captain's ND Dimmer on the Loudspeaker Panel, the Captains's MCDU is dimming. The PFD Poti is dimming the ND. Of course the potis are assigned to the correct action within Skalarki's profiler. If I use B27, this is working fine.

Another problem on my autobrake panel (Skalarki's as well) which I installed this weekend (and this one is happening on both B27 and B28): The green triangles ("3 Green") remain lit througout the whole flight. The red "UNLCK" lights do not show up at all during gear going down or up. Has anyone else the same problem? I am quite sure I defined everything correct in Skalarki's profiler (events for LED on and off). Anyone else using Skalarki's Autobrake Panel and it works as it should?

Thanks for any help.

Stefan

AirFan

01-27-2013, 11:34 AM

I forgot to mention one thing: When you load a saved route the ILS is not auto tuned. In that case you have to manually insert the ILS on the MCDU. I assume that the real AC also auto tunes the ILS for a saved route.
Cheers,
Rob

Leonidas

01-27-2013, 01:13 PM

Hi,
@Leo:
1. they should work just as before, or they may not work but because of a bug not linked to the file format
2. I'll have a look at that
3. As said, from the sidestick you can only disconnect the AP.
4. Maybe one of your stick is not calibrated correctly and is not seen in neutral position.
5. There are options in IITcreator to use momentary switches in a toggle mode. The ND On Terrain button should be a latching switch (i.e. stay pushed in when activated).
JL

1. This mean should I keep my routes?
4. F/O does not have sidestick, so it's OK
5. The only option I can see is the Invert check box, wich I tested. My TERR ON ND button is not latching, other buttons (AUTO BRK) neither, but work perfectly!

immaging

01-28-2013, 07:11 AM

Hi All,

This package contains a reworked sounds folder contents of JLFMGS sound module. the recording was made directly from the system's digital A320, via callout control system. not all sounds have been converted (limited availability of technical personnel a320 ..... sigh!).
The folder also contains a detailed record of APU (Start-Run-Stop) for future implementations. Installation: Rename the original folder and copy the folder JLSound sound, rename it to the original Sound folder.

Download here

https://www.dropbox.com/s/p9a0hf7ofvkad95/JLSounds.rar

greetings

netserv

01-28-2013, 10:55 AM

Leonidas

01-28-2013, 10:56 AM

Hi All,
https://www.dropbox.com/s/p9a0hf7ofvkad95/JLSounds.rar
greetings

You have a PM...

mardar

01-28-2013, 11:14 AM

Hi there!
silly question: I have two 5" displays connected to one PC running FMGS MCDUs. Problem: the MCDU-displays overlap each other when I adjust them to show the display area only. No way to find a positition that works properly. Solution could be, to provide a screen with the display area only (no keys). Not implemented as i know, any idea for a workaround ?

Hi Netserv,

Display only is implemented for the MCDU´s, if you make a R/H mouseclick over the display you will find the option "DISPLAY ONLY". Just tick this one, and only the display is shown.

best regards

Dennis

netserv

01-28-2013, 11:23 AM

Great! Thanks a lot. Hope it can be configured to austostart in the configuration, because in my simpit there will be no mouse or keyboard on the specific machine...

mardar

01-28-2013, 11:27 AM

Great! Thanks a lot. Hope it can be configured to austostart in the configuration, because in my simpit there will be no mouse or keyboard on the specific machine...

Yes, once you save the position of the display (with "DISPLAY ONLY" activated), it will open only the display.

tom19

01-28-2013, 12:36 PM

Hi JL and Rob!
clean install solved my problem, STBY is working again so no bug in there.

br,
Tommi

AirFan

01-28-2013, 04:17 PM

Hi Daniele,

thanks for your latest update. I just took a look. I am abit confused. Is that a mix of new and old callouts you've uploaded? Could you explain, please ;)
Regards,
Rob

jeehell

01-28-2013, 06:00 PM

Hi,

Leonidas, the autobrakes switches are not latching in the real acft, so by default they work like toggle switches in my soft! However, the TERR ON ND are latching switches, so if you want to use non latching switches, you need to tell IITCreator. As for the routes, whats wrong with them ins B28.x?

Stefan, issues with skalarkis I/O should be discussed with him first...

Rob I'll look at that ILS thing with corte some day.

Danielle, thanks for the sounds, I'll check them when I'm back home.

Cheers,

JL

stefangr

01-29-2013, 03:39 AM

Hi,

it looks like the TCAS traffic is displayed strange on the ND in B28:

7468

in B27 the same situation with the same traffic looks like this:

7469

Thanks
Stefan

Leonidas

01-29-2013, 08:30 AM

Hi,
Leonidas, the autobrakes switches are not latching in the real acft, so by default they work like toggle switches in my soft! However, the TERR ON ND are latching switches, so if you want to use non latching switches, you need to tell IITCreator. As for the routes, whats wrong with them ins B28.x?
JL

OK, but how should I tell IITCreator? There is just one check box (invert).
My routes are OK... Sorry , my mistake
Regards

jeehell

01-29-2013, 05:51 PM

In that case I will need to have a look when I'm back home.

JL

immaging

01-30-2013, 03:43 PM

Hi Rob

Yes, in the sound folder were not replaced all the sounds, we have maintained the original sounds that I had available. next week I should be able to record sounds not replaced. The time available for service engineers is limited and I need to find space! .

greetings

Daniele

AirFan

02-01-2013, 04:41 PM

Hi Daniele,

Thanks for your reply. Meanwhile I've figured it out and I've really read your post when you released the last soundset :) In fact, when you posted it you mentioned that this set only covers some new sounds... anyways, I really do like it and its quality.
I hope you will get all the other missing sounds as well. That would mean I could stop bothering my lazy contact in a full flight simulator center of an airline ;)

What I still dont understand is the APU part. You have spilt it into 3 files. Ok... but I cant hear it running, stopping or starting?
and... what I also noticed: The "regular" cockpit environment sounds are always on. You always hear the avionic fans even the aircraft power is turned off. any idea?

Really nice job...
Regards,
Rob

immaging

02-02-2013, 07:12 AM

Hi Rob,

Let me explain ..... the three rows of the APU were included in the sound folder for future implementation of the module sound.exe (I hope JL consider it :)).
in FS2004 is not 'can implement the sounds APU.
In FSX this is possible, but I'm having problems dealing with the three sounds with offsets. In fact fsx only manages an offset (APU run). I hope to resolve the problem over the next few days.
With regard to the ambient sounds in the cabin, I think it is possible to enable / disable this through the electrical bus.
I'll let you know.

Cheers

Daniele

stefangr

02-09-2013, 01:19 PM

Hi,

as I still had problems with B28 as updated version, I have installed it with the complete installer (B28.3) from scratch now. The following problems still occur:

1. I first start the starter.exe on the server which is working fine. Then I start it on the client PC. At that moment I am getting 2 error messages on the server from Widefmgsserver: "System Error. Code 1400. Invalid Window handle" or "System Error. Code 1410. Class already defined" (translated these messages as the appear in German). After I close down the error messages, the system seems to be working ok.

2. On both NDs the traffic is displayed with values such as +337 or +255.

Thanks
Stefan

Leonidas

02-10-2013, 04:03 AM

Hi,
as I still had problems with B28 as updated version, I have installed it with the complete installer (B28.3) from scratch now. The following problems still occur:
1. I first start the starter.exe on the server which is working fine. Then I start it on the client PC. At that moment I am getting 2 error messages on the server from Widefmgsserver: "System Error. Code 1400. Invalid Window handle" or "System Error. Code 1410. Class already defined" (translated these messages as the appear in German). After I close down the error messages, the system seems to be working ok.
2. On both NDs the traffic is displayed with values such as +337 or +255.
Thanks
Stefan

I confirm both of them to me too

mardar

02-12-2013, 07:06 AM

I confirm both of them to me too

Hello, same problem for me as well - But after closing the two windows everything runs without problems.

I just have another issue, I have started to connect several panels thru the OC Cards, and all is running well, I´m just facing the problem that the AUTOBRAKE switches & LED´s are not working - They are working without problems thru the SIOC monitor, and as well the switch inputs are shown within the hardware connect module. It just looks like FMGS is not recognizing it... As mentioned, all other switches (BRAKE FAN, A/SKID, TERR ON ND) are working without problem. Any hint would be appreciated, as I´m runnig out of ideas where to look for...

Thanks & best regards

Dennis

jeehell

02-12-2013, 07:20 AM

Dennis, this is probably a bug in my software, I need to check that.

Best regards,
JL

AirFan

02-12-2013, 07:33 AM

Hi,

I can also confirm the 2 bugs described by Stefan in post #313. I also noticed that the light test on the OVHD does not cover the landing gear indicator lights.

Regards,
Rob

AirFan

02-12-2013, 07:36 AM

Sorry, I just forgot a question: JL, which data is considered to show CATII or CATIII on PDF FMA during autoland? I am not sure why but all my landings are displayed as CATII even the earthnav file says its a CATIII runway.

jeehell

02-12-2013, 08:01 AM

Rob, the navdata is not a criteria for CAT1,2,3 display on the FMA. The FMA displays aircraft capability, and not runway capability, meaning the pilot is responsible to check the runway/ILS is OK for CATI,II,III operations.

So to have CAT3 displayed on the FMA you need:
-At least two ADIRUs ON and aligned (3 ADIRUs for CAT3 DUAL)
-AP is engaged (both APs for CAT3 DUAL)
-ATHR engaged
-AC essential bus supplied by either GEN1 or GEN2

JL

AirFan

02-12-2013, 08:57 AM

Thanks for explaining... Hm? That makes it even more strange. Even with all your listed issues it still shows CATII on the FMA. Any idea?

jeehell

02-12-2013, 04:42 PM

No I just tested it worked fine??

JL

tom19

02-12-2013, 05:20 PM

Hi JL!
i have problems with ND on my client PC. When entering route to to my system, ND freezes. I have to close all systems and start again,,including FMGS server on main computer. I had this problem today four times before I gave up... Could it be related to nav data? Anyone with the same problem?

Tommi

jeehell

02-12-2013, 05:21 PM

Hi Tommi,

Do you use the ND in PLAN mode?

JL

tom19

02-13-2013, 01:16 AM

Hi Tommi,

Do you use the ND in PLAN mode?

JL

Yes I do. When enterin STAR for landing runway, it freezes. Everything else is working on all computers.

Tommi

jeehell

02-13-2013, 05:03 AM

There are know issues in plan mode, causing those freezes. It is best to avoid using it for now, particularly when entering new waypoints/routes.

Regards,
JL

tom19

02-13-2013, 05:39 AM

Hi JL,

ok thanks, will try that tonight. I was searching if someone have same problem but I gues I didn't seek hard enough...:oops:

BR,
Tommi

jeehell

02-15-2013, 08:33 PM

Hi,

All those having issues with network/widefmgs should run the automatic updater on all computers. Any reports appreciated!

Cheers
JL

Leonidas

02-16-2013, 07:20 AM

Hi
Unfortunately lag reappeared some days ago. I did nothing to my system. It's at least 1sec. for FCU, MCDU, Throttles and Sidestick too! OVHD is as usual OK... I did a clean installation before last update but nothing changed. After update nothing changed as well.
Regards

jeehell

02-16-2013, 07:27 AM

Hi Leonidas,

Do you have lag on the PFD (articial horizon and compass/speed/alt tapes)?

JL

Leonidas

02-16-2013, 11:01 AM

Hi Leonidas,
Do you have lag on the PFD (articial horizon and compass/speed/alt tapes)?
JL

Tapes seem to roll smoothly, but the cross of sidestick during take off has lag, that's why the "Go Around" at my last manual landing...

jeehell

02-16-2013, 11:15 AM

Can you remove the Pil/co routes? They might be the cause of the lag.

JL

stefangr

02-16-2013, 12:05 PM

Hi,

when I switch off Autopilot or A/T I sometimes hear the resulting sound, but most times I do not hear it. This was the case in version 27 but it is still in 28 and also with the latest update.

My sound module is on the client, but having it on the server PC it's the same problem. It tells me the sound module is connected fine. Altitude callouts come out fine. If I continue switching on and off the A/P every 3 seconds, then let's say in 1 of 5 cases I am hearing the sound, in all other cases not. It should not be a problem with overlapping sounds that come at the same time, because there are no other sounds at that time.

Anyone an idea?

Thanks
Stefan

jeehell

02-16-2013, 12:21 PM

Hi Stefan,

This is a known bug, I haven't had time to figure it out yet.

JL

Leonidas

02-16-2013, 01:43 PM

Can you remove the Pil/co routes? They might be the cause of the lag.
JL

Yes JL, that's it. You are perfect! I'm not going to use pilots routes until you tell me so.

Now my minor issues:
1. When terminate the starter everything turns off except CPFlight FCU. I should unplug it from power, otherwise stays on even after shutting down the PC!
2. The photo of E/WD shows a message I saw during landing after touchdown for the first time after last update. It stays there with aural and MW sound even after shutdown both engines. It doesn't turn off when I push the MW button.
3. The photo of SD shows that GEN 2 is off allways, even when the ENG 2 is started and OVHD switch is as it should be.

buentead

02-17-2013, 10:32 AM

Hi,

All those having issues with network/widefmgs should run the automatic updater on all computers. Any reports appreciated!

Cheers
JL

Hi JL

Thanks for the update of the WideFMGS. In summary, it works nice. Nevertheless, I still found some issues:

I tested the new software versions with the same 'use cases' (UC) I reported in December (see page #30). UC-1 and UC-2 still remain; means, if I shutdown one of the WideFMGS clients, the WideFMGSserver ends.

UC-3 works half way through. This means that if the WideFMGSserver is stopped manually and restarted manually, the clients do connect. However, if I shut down all FMGS applications on the server by stopping the 'starter' and then start them all with the 'starter', the clients do not connect automatically. I still have to stop and start the clients as well.

Also, the 'STBY' remains in status 'connected' although stopped.

I also tested with a flight from LSZH to EDDS. The connection was stable and all displays updated fast and smooth. I also had the feeling that the CPFlight update cycles are faster. I just wasn't able to land with A/P. But I think this is missing knowledge about A320 system on my side ;)

Thanks again for your work.
Adrian

PushingTin

02-17-2013, 10:55 AM

Hallo everybody ...

I have an annoying problem here. On one of my network computers I run the
PFD / ND / MCDU . Hardwareside I use the MCDU of Skalarki. So I have the
Skalarki I/O Profiler 3.3 running there. Everything works fine until a period of
time, when I can`t use the keys of the MCDU any more. There is no error
window, and the MCDU ( softwareside ) is continuing to work. Restarting the
profil under the Skalarki Software doesn`t help, just restarting the whole network
computer will let it work again ... until ..... again ..
Is anybody having the same problems and has maybe got a solution ?

Thanks ....

Armin

AirFan

02-17-2013, 11:15 AM

@ Armin: Have you tried to run the MCDU with the server PC? You could try to use the profiler on the main server. At the end you only connect the display of the MCDU to the client pc... maybe that works better? I dont have this MCDU... but maybe its worth a try.

Rob

PushingTin

02-17-2013, 01:41 PM

Hi Rob,

thanks for your answer. I really try to get everything away from my FS X PC. It hardly can
manage it with 3 beamers and FSX with one big and three small open windows.
Just after I wrote the message, I tried something else. I installed the Profiler 3.3 over the
old installation 3.1 . Now I made a fresh new installation ..... I just did a quick test flight
Düsseldorf-Frankfurt and it never stopped. But we will see if that was only luck ;-)

Armin

jeehell

02-17-2013, 04:47 PM

Hi,

First, I'll be away from programming for a couple weeks, due to professional reasons getting me away. I'll have a reasonnable internet access but do not expect me to answer really quickly.

@Adrian: I will look at that when I'm back. This is strange, as I really tried to cover most 'abuse' cases during my tests and it aways turned out OK. I guess I missed a few things...

@Armin: OK keep us posted, hopefully it is solved now.

@Leonidas:I'll have a look at those issues when I'm back.

Bext regards,
JL

PushingTin

02-18-2013, 02:41 PM

Hi again ....

sorry to say that was only luck ... it happens again ... and after restart of the effected
network computer just after a few minutes again ....

Armin

jeehell

02-18-2013, 04:42 PM

Hi

sorry to hear that...
Did you have news from Skalarki?

JL

Leonidas

02-19-2013, 12:07 PM

Hi
sorry to hear that...
Did you have news from Skalarki?
JL

What happened?

Hannes44

02-20-2013, 06:50 AM

Hi!
When I press the "Battery OFF" switch the SIOC input is 109. Somehow this triggers the backlighting of my CPFlight FCU. I can switch the backlighting off too with the same switch. Is there a solution without changing the input?

jeehell

02-20-2013, 12:02 PM

Hello,

no there is no other solution for now, as currently the FCU backlighting is linked to the Battery bus. does it start again when you switch the batteries on?

JL

Hannes44

02-21-2013, 07:51 AM

Thanks for your quick reply. Yes it starts again when I switch the batteries on.

Fritz

02-21-2013, 01:46 PM

Hello Hannes44,

You can also control the backlight of the CPFlight FCU with a potentiometer separately. ;-)

immaging

02-22-2013, 09:33 AM

HI JL.

I modified the sound.cfg and aircraft.cfg in flight model a320.
I noticed something. Having changed the cfg to have different noise avionics (see battery or apu or air conditioning), when I start the server and fsuipconnetc, automatically the battery bus is active, even if in the OVH BATT signal is turned off. I can not to force it to 0 even with an external signal.
And 'possible to change this? or is there a way to do this?
It would be a good thing, because all cool & dark I have no sound, turn on the battery bus to the various cooling and power supplies.

greetings

Daniele

jeehell

02-22-2013, 11:20 AM

Hi Daniele,

I'll try to change that in next version.

thanks again for your work.

JL

immaging

02-22-2013, 11:36 AM

stefangr

02-24-2013, 05:53 AM

Hi all,

there are switches called PDF/ND/XFR to switch the PDF and ND displays. I know that JL software allows to save the XFR window positions, but as I have not seen anything in the documentation I am not sure if the FMGS is already supporting this switch. It's not working for me, that's why I am asking.

Thanks
Stefan

jeehell

02-24-2013, 06:50 AM

Hi Stefan,

The PFD/ND xfr switch should be working.

JL

AUA171

02-25-2013, 04:40 AM

Hi!

Since some updates ago, the sound module doesn't play sounds anymore. The sound-module is running on one of the remote computers together with CPT ND & PFD and it shows as connected. Just playing any of the sounds directly with Windows Mediaplayer works so its not an issue with soundcard or speakers. Deleting the sound.cfg didn't help either.

Any ideas?

Christian

jeehell

02-25-2013, 01:03 PM

Hi Christian,

This is strange, I'll have a look.

best regard,
JL

AirFan

02-27-2013, 06:57 PM

Hi guys,

I am abit frustrated. I just did a complete reinstall of the server PC (plus updater, plus reconfig) + ran the updater on the client. I still get "CAT2" instead of CAT3 DUAL on the FMA during autoland.
I got:
-all IRS aligned
- AP 1+2
- ATHR on
- approach confirmed & engaged on FCU
???

Can anybody confirm this? Or JL, do you have any clue what can cause this issue here? Are there any differences wrt to autoland in the software due to different CATS?

Thanks,
Rob

jeehell

02-28-2013, 12:52 PM

Hi
This is possibly a bug in the software, it should be straight forward if CAT3 single/dual are available.

JL

SaschaM

02-28-2013, 03:12 PM

Hi!
Since I've updated your great software from B27 to B28, I'm have a little Problem.
When I use the FSUIPC Offset 0x73CC to write the Speed, the value is set into the HDG one.
And when I want to write the Heading there, it is set into ALT and so go on.
I've tested it several times in the B27 and it's working as written in the Manual.
Is there another FSUIPC-table for B28? Any ideas?

Best wishes,
Sascha

jeehell

02-28-2013, 07:48 PM

Hi

no the offsets didn't change. I need to check maybe there is a bug in b28.

JL

ToTom

03-01-2013, 10:32 AM

Hi JL

Ok, just ready for the new version I'll send you the complete package A320, sounds and flight dinamic corrected in aircraft.cfg, verified by A320 pilots. is a great great job!

greetings

Daniele
What did you change?
This model has been changed before. It works perfectly with AP and FBW.
Any change requires a lot of testing, especially during approach (different configurations, weather, etc)...

See this and more on my channel:
FMGS 24.1 JeeHell a320 appr test crosswind light turbulence - YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4pmKIEFallQ)
FMGS 24.1 JeeHell a320 new AP/FBW test 2 - YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=udw6KiUb6kU)

AirFan

03-02-2013, 09:03 PM

Hi all,
I still did not solve my CAT2 issue. Anybody please tell me if you can see "CAT 3 DUAL" in approach mode?

@ JL, I got a general question: Is the FD supposed to guide you along the planned route or direct to the next waypoint in the real AC?

Cheers,
Rob

stefangr

03-03-2013, 04:57 AM

Hi all,
I still did not solve my CAT2 issue. Anybody please tell me if you can see "CAT 3 DUAL" in approach mode?

Hi Rob,

I would like to make a test flight to check this. Can you tell me which parameters are necessary to reproduce this (which airport, runway or any other requirements)?

Thanks
Stefan

ciccio85

03-03-2013, 09:31 AM

jeehell

03-03-2013, 10:53 AM

Hi,

I just found the bug, I will try to make an update in the evening.

@Rob: in the real ACFT, the FD will try to get you back on the planned route (green line) as soon as possible. I will add that feature later (not a trivial thing).

Best regards,
JL

jeehell

03-03-2013, 12:21 PM

I also found a bug regarding the CAT3 thing. I do not know when it was introduced, maybe just before I released B28 vesions, and I haven't noticed the bug on any of my approaches since then...

JL

jeehell

03-03-2013, 01:44 PM

AirFan

03-03-2013, 03:54 PM

Hi all,

There is an update available through the automatic updater.
You can also download the full installation package, which is up to date with the latest updates.

http://www.jeehell.org/A320FMGS_B28.4.exe

Best regards,
JL

Thanks, JL. CAT3 is back alive :) Great.
A little bug regarding MasterWarning: in cause you have two MWs at the same time and you hit the MW button, the red flashing stops but the bell continues for the second MW. I assume you should "accept" both MWs with one push of the MW button and the bell should be off after the first hit of the MW PButton. Examlple: set TO power with SPD brake not retracted and flaps not in TO config.

@ Stefan: Thanks for your offered help!The last update just solved the issue :)

Regards,
Rob

jeehell

03-04-2013, 07:09 AM

Hi Rob,

I need to both look again at the real logic and the logic implemented...
I'll keep you posted.

JL

AirFan

03-04-2013, 08:26 AM

Hi JL,

I just uploaded a short video with some bugs. I made the video yesterday evening with latest 28.4.

here is the link:

JL28.4 some bugs - YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AGaK9lIIqw4)

Cheers,
Rob

AirFan

03-04-2013, 11:37 AM

JL, I forgot something -> Remember our discussion about max bank limits and its dynamic??? Look what I found this weekend:

ImageShack® - Online Photo and Video Hosting (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/37/bank1.gif/)
ImageShack® - Online Photo and Video Hosting (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/40/bank2.gif/)

So the bank limit is a simple ramp function of true air speed plus the dependency of managed or selected heading mode. Hope that helps :)
Rob

jeehell

03-04-2013, 04:47 PM

Hi Rob,

Thanks for both the pictures and the video. I will look at all that.
This roll limit looks easy to add. I will try to do it soon.

Cheers,
JL

AirFan

03-05-2013, 07:02 AM

You are welcome. I have another tiny hint for you regarding the LOC capture bug. I just noticed something in the my bug video. Go to 2:30 min. You see that the ACFT is approaching the waypoint (5 miles away from the runway). When the FMGS clears this waypoint, you see a small & quick heading correction on the PFD. At that time I fast forwarded the vid. However, that means at that point the FMGS still follows the waypoints and NOT the localizer.

Rob

AUA171

03-08-2013, 02:04 PM

Hi JL!

Coming back to my problem with Sound-Module (Post #352)......

After complete new installation of B28.4 the problem is still there -> no sounds.
But then I tried to start the Sound-Module on the server and this works. Conclusion is, the Sound-Module doesn't work when running on client. It connects from the client to server but does not play any sound, at least in my setup.:(

I would like to run the Sound-Module on a different PC to play these sounds on seperate speakers.

FYI: All 4 PCs I'm using have the same hardware config except the server, it has a more performant graphic card.

kr
Christian

jeehell

03-08-2013, 04:29 PM

hello Christian,

I'll have a look at this issue next week. I'll keep you posted.

JL

AirFan

03-11-2013, 09:55 AM

Hi JL,

Is there an option for creating a fix in the flight plan. I.e. a VOR FIX at a given radial and distance? if so how to enter these? and what about VOR ARCs with a defined radius?

Cheers,
Rob

jeehell

03-12-2013, 11:14 AM

Hi Rob,

you can create PBD points (Place Bearing Distance). ex: AZR/250/15 creates a point in the 250º for 25Nm of AZR VOR.
You can also create a PB-PB point ex:AZR/350-CGS/040 creates a point at the intersction of the two VoR radials.

This works also with fixes and NDBs.

However, VOR arcs cannot be created by the pilots,as in the real aircraft. They are part of the navdata. I'm still working on navdata to get a better system, but this takes time.

Cheers,
JL

meinfindus

03-12-2013, 01:21 PM

Hi JL,
I have downloaded the version 28.4 and there is missing the client WideFMGS.exe. Did you forget to implement in the Version 28.4
greeting

jeehell

03-12-2013, 01:37 PM

Hi,

Are you sure about that?? I've just tried and it was correctly installed??

JL

meinfindus

03-12-2013, 03:06 PM

Hi JL,
sorry i just downloaded and reinstalled the missing FMGS.exe.
What am I doing wrong
greeting

jeehell

03-12-2013, 03:22 PM

The WideFMGS client is installed on computer where the SERVER option is NOT selected during installation.

meinfindus

03-12-2013, 03:44 PM

Thank you very much
is this new in the Version....
have a nice day

startrail

03-13-2013, 04:54 PM

Hi JL

i have a problem with Ecam . When Pressing STS in normal situation will display the screen but when there is a fault pressing sts will flash the screen for a second and returns to the previous one. Using Fscockpit .

Thank you

jeehell

03-13-2013, 06:00 PM

hi

do you use version b28.4?

JL

startrail

03-14-2013, 01:44 AM

hi

do you use version b28.4?

JL

Yes I do

Mike

AirFan

03-14-2013, 08:46 PM

Hi JL,

regarding the recently mentioned flashing SD issue: I can confirm this bug. But I didnt check with 28.4. However, this bug rings some bells (even with the latest versions). When you have a fault the SD seems to keep switching between two pages... creating these flashes. If you want we can check with 28.4. savin you some work :)

JL, I know there is a bunch of coding & debugging work BUT... :)
any chance to add the INTERCEPT symbole for the vertical profile during decent as described in the attachment?

7621

Drop me an email or PM if you need further support!
THANKS!!!
Rob

@ sound master Daniele: is there any update of your sweet soundset planned? At least for the callouts?? :) Thank you as well for the nice work.

jeehell

03-14-2013, 09:01 PM

Hi,

If you could confirm the SD flashing thingsd I'dappreciate.

Regarding VNAV profile intercept symbol, this is non trivial, and the VNAV itself is not yet accurate enough.
It will be in some months at least...

JL

AirFan

03-14-2013, 09:20 PM

Got it. :) I will let you know when I've managed to recreate the SD-flashing issue.

Ah... one more: when you do an VOR-APP and you press press the APP on the FCU... the ILS on PFD flashes in 28.4. The question is ...do you push the FCU APP during a VOR-APP or shoudnt the PDF "ILS" text flash in 28.4???
Thanks JL!

Rob

Jeroenp

03-15-2013, 05:45 PM

Hi,

I would like To download software 'A320 fmgs', but when using link on page 1 I receive an error mentioning that requested url is not found.

can someone please advise if it's still possible to download this software?
many thanks in advance!

nice weekend, Jeroen

jeehell

03-15-2013, 05:52 PM

Hi,

The URL has been corrected.

JL

Jeroenp

03-15-2013, 06:22 PM

Many thanks, the link works :D

Miatanet

03-16-2013, 10:34 AM

Hi JL,

I just installed a brabd new System and wonder if I can take the joystick calibration file from my old system, but I don't know the file name and the path where it is saved....

best regards

Stefan

jeehell

03-16-2013, 11:02 AM

Hi,

No you probably cannot copy that, it is VERY likely windows will change the joystick configuration.
However you can try to copy the files and change the config afterwards if it fails.
The files needed are located inside FMGS Server and are called:
AControls.cfg
JoySW.cfg

JL

stefangr

03-17-2013, 06:47 AM

Hi all,

with the lastest update on b28.4 I have seen that the slideslip index in the attitude indicator is "wandering around" from center to left, to right, back again etc.

This is happening on both PFDs simultaneously. Has anyone the same problem?

Thanks
Stefan

jeehell

03-17-2013, 06:54 AM

Hi,

Try temporarily to turn ON the autocoordination function in FS. I will work on AP/FBW to correct that behaviour.

JL

Toulouse

03-23-2013, 08:12 AM

Hello,
it´s just an idea, but maybe I´m notthe only one running your great program without much additionalhardware (at the moment) so :
Would it take great effort to make someadditional „programs“ connecting to fmgs server like brake selecor panel or ECAM panel tobe used with a touchscreen (the same way your overhead panel or fcuworks) ?
Best wishes Toulouse

jeehell

03-23-2013, 11:02 AM

Hi,

Well this is actually quite some work to add those, and to maintain them throughout the future versions...
I'll see what can be done, but this is really is not a priority for the development.

Bet regards,
JL

stefangr

03-24-2013, 09:52 AM

Hi,

Try temporarily to turn ON the autocoordination function in FS. I will work on AP/FBW to correct that behaviour.

JL

Hi JL,

where can I find this function in FS? I have the German version and cannot find anything in the options which is looking like autocoordination. I am using FS9.

Thanks
Stefan

jeehell

03-24-2013, 10:34 AM

look in realism settings, bottom right, flight controls -> auto-rudder.

Regards,
JL

stefangr

03-26-2013, 01:16 PM

Hi JL,

is there any rule when the label "ILS APP" should appear on the top of the ND? I have the impression that it's often missing when it should be there, but it might also be a user error :)

Thanks
Stefan

jeehell

03-26-2013, 01:42 PM

Hi,

This label is not working properly, I have to correct that one day...

Regards,
JL

Arbizzano

03-30-2013, 06:05 AM

Hi Jean Luc,
I have just finished connecting the fire panel but can not find the variables in the manual. I need because I used the new card opencockpits that uses the outputs display and I can not use your SIOC creator but I have to write the code directly. please can you send me the list of variables?
Thank you so much for your great work ...at the fair the simulator worked very well with version 25.2!! Now I want to install version 28.4
Thank you very mach for everything

Best regards

Umberto

stefangr

03-30-2013, 08:24 AM

look in realism settings, bottom right, flight controls -> auto-rudder.
Regards,
JL

Thanks, that helped.

Another one: since B28 I cannot start the ND clock on FO side (button on glare wing) any more. I am working with Skalarki's Glare + pedestal I/O and heard in his forum that this obviously is a problem of JL B28. In B27 it was working.

Thanks
Stefan

jeehell

03-30-2013, 01:52 PM

@Umberto: Why can't you use SIOC Creator?? Anyway, I'll try to add the fire buttons in FSUIPC module for next version.

@Stefan: should be corrected in next version (if it's what I'm thinking).

JL

stefangr

03-31-2013, 07:16 AM

Hi,

I am trying to plan a flight from EDDH to LEIB using this route:
EDDH IDEKO Y900 TIMEN UL126 WRB UN850 POS LEIB

This is what the MCDU shows afterwards:
7676

At TIMEN it shows an altitude of 2000 which is continued all the way until the destination. I have inserted a cruize level of FL340. How does this happen?

Thanks
Stefan

jeehell

03-31-2013, 07:43 AM

stefangr

03-31-2013, 11:48 AM

Hi,

The VNAV is not perfect, and sometimes there can be errors. I tried your route though, and it worked correctly on my computer. I do not where the error lies. What did you enter in the MCDU (INIT A/B and PERF)?
JL

I tried once more, getting the same effect. This is what I entered:

INIT:
7677 7678
PERF:
76797680
F-PLN:
7681768276837684
SID:
7685
STAR:
7686

Maybe I am doing anything wrong? Thanks for your help.
Stefan

jeehell

03-31-2013, 01:19 PM

Did you leave any FPLN Discontinuity? those must be removed.

JL

stefangr

04-01-2013, 01:46 AM

Did you leave any FPLN Discontinuity? those must be removed.

JL

No, discontinuities were all removed.

Stefan

stefangr

04-01-2013, 03:58 AM

Maybe it has anything to do with SID or STAR? I am currently on crz level from LEBB to EDDS, FL330, but MCDU shows me 4000 feet altitude for all upcoming waypoints. 4000 is the constraint of the first STAR waypoint.

Stefan

Arbizzano

04-01-2013, 05:24 AM

@Umberto: Why can't you use SIOC Creator?? Anyway, I'll try to add the fire buttons in FSUIPC module for next version.

@Stefan: should be corrected in next version (if it's what I'm thinking).

JL

Hi JL,
I can use your SIOC Creator, but I must add my SIOC code because the new Opencockpits IOCards outs has been designed to expand the IOCard Master outputs with 32 outputs more for each additional IOCard Outs connected.The card is connected directly to IOCard Master's port J1 through a 40-wire ribbon cable IDC type, just like the IOCard Displays II and to turn-on an output you must indicate the number of the display and not the output number.
In your SiOC the panel is already provided but may indicate only outputs.
So I thought of using the variables of the fire protection panel to turn on the lights by writing the appropriate code.

Bye

Umberto

jeehell

04-01-2013, 06:18 PM

@Stefan: yes maybe there is an issue with your AIRAC, which date is it? try deleting the ALT CSTR.

@Umberto: Ok I see, I wasnt aware of that. I'll see if I can do anything, though it might be a lot of work to add that feature. I need to get some info on these new boards.
I confirm next will have the fire sw/leds in the FSUIPC module.

Cheers,
JL

stefangr

04-02-2013, 01:48 AM

@Stefan: yes maybe there is an issue with your AIRAC, which date is it? try deleting the ALT CSTR.

I will install the new AIRAC Cycle at the weekend, will check then once more.

Thanks
Stefan

stefangr

04-02-2013, 05:33 AM

Hi Stefan and the rest,
I flew a flight without ASE, still same problem. So it's not ASE related...
This is quite strange. I never before got AFloor on every single flight...
I hope you JL find a solution soon for this one.

kind regards,

Tommi

Hi,

I would like to bring up this subject once more. Because I had issues with AFLOOR when using Active Sky, I have now bought REX for FS9 and must say, that I have the same issue with REX as well. The only weather tools that do not give a problem are FSMetar and the FS9 builtin weather engine.

JL, is there any chance to log and find out what exactly triggers the software to go into AFLOOR mode? Resp. what triggers the IAS to drop to zero nearly? I think this would be the only way to find out the reason for the problems. I don't want to go without a weather tool, I also have tried to smooth wind changes in FSUIPC, but with no effect.

Thanks for your help
Stefan

jeehell

04-02-2013, 09:27 AM

Hi,

If A.FLOOR is triggered, this means the IAS goes below A.FLOOR speed, there is no other possibility.
Why IAS goes below A.FLOOR speed:
-either the wind change really fast in which case this is not what I consider a good WX addon
-or the addon alters the FS simulation, which also means it is not a good addon.
-or the only other reason possible I can see is the pitot heating. By default, my software should turn it on when airborne, and it cannot be turned off. But you could maybe check if it's on (using a panel inside FS for example).

see VATSIM.net • View topic - Does REX cause this for anyone else? (http://forums.vatsim.net/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=51566&start=0)
Check maybe if you can deactivate icing in clouds. If the WX addons allow severe icing to overcome pitot heating, unless you want to re-enact AF447, this is not a realistic feature at all.

JL

stefangr

04-02-2013, 11:03 AM

Hi JL,

thanks for these explanations. I had already checked the wind in FSUIPC and tried several different setups, I assume this will not be the problem. But the others about pitot heat and icing I will need to check, hopefully I can find the reason there.

Thanks again
Stefan

stefangr

04-02-2013, 11:04 AM

immaging

04-06-2013, 10:04 AM

Hi all,

This are the ultimate version of Callout sound file for JL FMGS sound Folder.
Are a complete recording via digital interface ( Collins AW134 database ), converted to .dcs -- wav.
The folder contain a complete sound set ( used and not used file to JL System ),avaliable for future implementation.
Download here https://www.dropbox.com/s/kojuj35yacjjnlq/JLsound_Full_Digital.rar

Regards

Daniele

jeehell

04-06-2013, 11:00 AM

Hi Daniele,

wow thanks a lot!! These are amazing!!!
I will probably include them all in next public release if you're OK with it?
Tell me also, you did not change all of them though? do you have a list of the sounds which you changed? I need to make sure they are in the right format for my software (I mean like some sounds are repeated in the software, not in the sound file for instance).

Again really big thumbs up for your work on the sound files!!

JL

immaging

04-06-2013, 01:10 PM

Hi JL

thanks..!

No problem for the insertion of the sounds in your public release, a shared work can be developed much faster.
As for the list, all sounds have been replaced, except for the cavalry charge, also were changed in runtime to make them compatible with the software, I tried them and I did not find any problems.
All the others have been included for your reference in case of addition in the software.

Daniele

AirFan

04-06-2013, 01:11 PM

Daniele,

GREAT!!!! Also a big THANK YOU from my side for this awesome sound set. Looking forward to see this implemented :).

Regards,
Rob

jeehell

04-11-2013, 07:00 PM

Hi all

Latest version is available: http://www.jeehell.org/A320FMGS_B29.exe (or online update, but this time it's better to go through full install since alsmot every applciations changed).
-Quite some bugs corrections (see the readme).
-Included Umberto amazing sounds!
-Added "Server Recovery" feature: situation is autosaved every 2 minutes, and if Server crahses, it can loads last save point on restart.

Best regards,
JL

asessa

04-12-2013, 06:42 AM

jeehell

04-12-2013, 08:22 AM

nope you can overwrite old versions.

JL

asessa

04-12-2013, 08:33 AM

nope you can overwrite old versions.

JL

Good news, thanks

One question : there are some problems with your software and OC MCDU ?

Leonidas

04-12-2013, 10:38 AM

Hi to all
When new version starts it announces all sounds one by one (glide slope-pull up-terrain etc) and crashes my FDS driver. Here it is:

7736 (x many times)

Thanks JL for this version

AirFan

04-12-2013, 02:48 PM

Hi Leonidas,

I just installed the new version. I can not confirm your issue with the sounds during startup. Maybe you need to check your input variables. The GPWS korry has been added! :) When this input is given the Aircraft will "talk" as you described. Thats the real deal an part of the GPWS test. Maybe just an idea for your issue and worth a look?

Jeehell, I have not tested much of 29 yet BUT so far VERY NICE!!!! Love the new flap gauge.
Same for the guy who done all the new sound work! AWESOME!

only thing I noticed so far (after 10 min in the air) and some trying... I cant turn off the GRD SPOILER. Can somebody else please have a look at that and confirm? I use a latching switch.

SWEET!!!

Regards,
Rob

Leonidas

04-12-2013, 03:41 PM

Leonidas

04-12-2013, 03:43 PM

only thing I noticed so far (after 10 min in the air) and some trying... I cant turn off the GRD SPOILER. Can somebody else please have a look at that and confirm? I use a latching switch.
Rob

I can confirm that

AirFan

04-12-2013, 04:20 PM

Leonidas: Hm? Weird. Sorry, it was just an idea to help to solve your announing issue.

@ JL, well meanwhile I've done my second quick flight. Again, my first impression of b29 is really nice! Thank you :)
Here are my first findings.

confirmed - GRD SPL cant be deactivated

#1 - the Autothurst goes crazy when try to keep constant speed (seems to be a big fluctuation between idle and full/pretty high thrust settings)

#2 - with this big autothurst fluctuation the dashed stall speed tape is also going nuts up and down sometimes even getting a TOGA LOCK.

#3 - not related with b29. Check the displayed TOGA values right next to the two engine arcs. this value is not achieved. eg. 96.4% written. the arcs indicate only 94.%. This is NOT new with b29.

#4 - really weird is the following: when I turn the CPT PFD brightness poti, the brightness changes but I also command the xfr of PFD and ND. It seems two commands are given by that input. I dont know how the FO side behaves as I have not connected the
potis on that side yet.

#5 -I am not sure about this one but I are sure we will find the answer: your current engine arcs have the value "zero" on the lower left end. So the green N1 line NEVER goes down to the idle (which would correspond to N1=0). But the lever position goes all the way down to zero. I assume the gauge starts either at a value like 20. So there is no jump of the lever position. Did anybody understand what I just wrote?? :)

I installed over the existing 28 version. It would be interesting if everybody sees these problems.

Thanks you!!!!! ;)

Robert

Leonidas

04-13-2013, 02:11 AM

#5 -I am not sure about this one but I are sure we will find the answer: your current engine arcs have the value "zero" on the lower left end. So the green N1 line NEVER goes down to the idle (which would correspond to N1=0). But the lever position goes all the way down to zero. I assume the gauge starts either at a value like 20. So there is no jump of the lever position. Did anybody understand what I just wrote?? :)
Robert

This happens to me too the same way, even before installing B29...

startrail

04-13-2013, 05:35 AM

Hi ,

Thank you for the new version. I have downloaded over the previous version, once airborne the rudder keeps swinging left and right .

mike

jeehell

04-13-2013, 12:16 PM

Hi,

@Leonidas: when are the sounds playing, when you start sound module or the FMGS server?

@Rob:
-GND SPLRs:can you re declare the inputs buttons for arming and disarming the splrs? (I do no know which I/O you use)
-ATHR:which FS version do you use?
-TOGA N1: under what conditions is this happening? (temperature,altitude,etc)
-PFD is automatically xfred when brightness potentiometer is OFF.
-I'm almost sure the N1 gauge starts at 0. the problem with idle is that it changes according to OAT and pressure. So it fluctuates throughout the flight. If you can find a video on youtube which shows the behaviour I'm interested.

@Mike:which FS version do you use?

best regards,
JL

startrail

04-13-2013, 02:05 PM

Hi ,

i am using fsx.

Thanks
mike

AirFan

04-13-2013, 02:28 PM

Hi ,

i am using fsx.

Thanks
mike

same for me... using FSX. Seems that some controller setting have been changed.

for rolling: When performing an autoland the AC rolls to one direction after touchdown. Only on one of the MLG the AC runs down the runway. Looking strange. If required I can upload a vid. During final approach the AC tends to swing just a little bit around roll axis.

For pitch: It seems to keep the pitch better at higher roll angles but it does not seem to be so smooth anymore when in autopilot. For example: when capturing the GS... the nose down is commanded very hard and does not look realistic/smooth enough. From my point of view the GS transition was better before.

I also played abit with the control laws for autothrust with the nice editor. Cool stuff! But how do i reset all values I touched?

For spoiler deactivation I already tried to reconfig it. It does not work. Only activation works. I use opencockpit stuff.

For the other issues I will contact you later.
Thank you, JL!

Rob

Leonidas

04-14-2013, 09:58 AM

Hi, when are the sounds playing, when you start sound module or the FMGS server?
JL

Hi JL
I always start StarterFSX, so after that FMGS and sound module start automatically and all these announcements play. I've tried to start just FMGS or Sound module as you said and no sound produced at these cases.
Regards

Leonidas

04-14-2013, 10:04 AM

Hi to all
After B.29 there is no speed mark on speed tape (selected or managed, value or triangle), except V1 and Vr, but AC flies normally at these speeds (eg. 250KIAS below FL100). Please confirm.
Regards

stefangr

04-14-2013, 11:54 AM

Hi JL,

thanks for the new version, here are some findings of my first flight:

1. I cannot arm spoilers any more. I have assigned that action to a joystick button in your configuration.
2. On PFD the red ground altitude ribbon is reaching into the number of actual altitude when on ground.
3. When pressing "B" in FS9 to reset to current QNH, the QNH in PFD is updated as well as actual altitude, but the display in glare wing on CP side is no longer updated / I am using skalarki wing + I/O; it is working in B28
4. PFD: In speed tape the target IAS is no longer displayed (triangle). Before T/O V2 is not displayed on top of speed tape
5. Autothrust is very nervous, going up and down especially when reaching and maintaining target altitude
6. When in mode OP DES, the descent rate is very nervous, A/C is pitching up and down
7. A/C is rolling very much while establishing on localizer

Sounds are great, and A/C is also catching and maintaing LOC + G/S much better as in previous version. I am using FS9.

Thanks
Stefan

jeehell

04-15-2013, 06:22 PM

Hi,

@Rob:
- I already noticed this behaviour on landing, I will look at it. Best to keep doing manual landings until then...
- Regarding the pitch down on GS interception, I will look again at it, but I do not think it does overcome the normal AP g-load limits?
- The AP coeff editor was not really meant to be in the public version in the first place, forgot to remove it. If you lost the settings, the best is to reinstall the AP.
- SPLRs: I'm on it.

@Leonidas:
- I will do soem tests regarding the sound module, this is weird.
- I will also look ath this speed tape issue, really makes me wonder!!

@Stefan
1. ongoing issue
2. this is normal (and wasn't correct in earlier versions)
3. You should not use this key to set the QNH. The QNH setting is set internally, and is different from the FS QNH. The altitude is then calculated internally as well. If you want to set the QNH setting to the actual QNH, you should get it by other means (like probably in FS/Weather oprions)
4. ongoing issue
5,6,7. please check the FPS limit of FS is set at 30fps.

Cheers,
JL

jeehell

04-15-2013, 07:47 PM

Hi again,

for those using Opencockpit I/O cards, the SPLRs issue should be gone. Update using the automatic updater.

Cheers,
JL

AirFan

04-16-2013, 08:08 AM

Hi JL,

Thanks for the update. Will try it these days.

#1 Regarding your answer to Stefans issues with Autothrust, roll and pitch behaviour..."5,6,7. please check the FPS limit of FS is set at 30fps."

How does the FPS limit influence the control laws ? I see the same issues with FSX. I use an external frame rate limiter set @ 25FPS. In FSX it is set to unlimited FPS. With these settings i.e. the autothrust worked fine in b28. Now I see this nervous N1 needle at constant speed and altitude, the nervous rolling when on final approach... So is that really an FPS issue?

#2 Have you seen that nervous stall tape as well?

#3 For LOC and GS capture transition. Do you know this nice video:

PFD and ND VIEW on APPROACH (Primary Flight Display and Navigation Display) - YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9VfI4Pyam1E)

Interesting is that LOC* is active even before the LOC bug starts to move. The roll is introduced really smooth. I took a stop-watch. It takes about 9 seconds from 0° to max. bank when LOC* is initialized.

For GS transition I will seach for another video since this one here shows an intercept with a vertical speed. Keep in mind that for GS activation, LOC* mode must be on.

Best regards and a big thank you!
Robert

jeehell

04-16-2013, 09:50 AM

Hi,

The FPS is critical for calculations inside AP/FBW. The control surfaces need realtime data to make sure they are moved appropriately. Please REALLY use 30 fps, either with FS or external limiter. I changed a LOT of things in the AP/FBW.

The stall and A.Prot tapes are nervous, because from now on they take into consideration the actual stall angle of incindence, not a fixed stall speed. So under g-loads, the stall speed increase (square root of the gload). This is a real feature. I will try to smooth a bit though.

JL

jeehell

04-16-2013, 12:15 PM

Hi,

the speed bug staying at 0 on remote computers should be corrected by the latest automatic update.

Cheers,
JL

stefangr

04-16-2013, 02:10 PM

Hi,

@Stefan
1. ongoing issue
2. this is normal (and wasn't correct in earlier versions)
3. You should not use this key to set the QNH. The QNH setting is set internally, and is different from the FS QNH. The altitude is then calculated internally as well. If you want to set the QNH setting to the actual QNH, you should get it by other means (like probably in FS/Weather oprions)
4. ongoing issue
5,6,7. please check the FPS limit of FS is set at 30fps.

Cheers,
JL

Hi JL,

thanks for your answers. As for #5,6,7: FPS is (and was always) limited to 30fps.

Thanks
Stefan

AirFan

04-16-2013, 04:31 PM

Hi,

short feedback: after a first try with FPS set at 30 it seems to be a bit better now. but autothrust still needs some tweaking. I.E. you are 200kts and you turn the knob to 180kts. The ATHR goes to idle, the speeds drop below 180kts and the ATHR kicks back in pretty late and subsequently with a high thrust setting.

I also noticed one occilation on roll axis when in AP but cant really recreate it. At the point the FPS also dropped down to around 20. Might be related according to what you said. Anyways, for new FBW I need more time for testing. It seems to be completly reworked.

Spoilers: :-) Now, I can deactivate it but I need to set the switch to (ON) again for deactivation. I did try to reconfigure after latest online update.

what really confuses me is that I managed to have 2 crashes of the software in about 45 min. testing. At different stages the ACFT suddenly pitches down very hard, no input possible via joystick. I think the Skarlarki hardware FCU was dead as well and did not change any digits when turning the knobs. Maybe somebody else can confirm that bug... hard sudden pitch down, no inputs possible

stall tape: I know what you mean, the speed is given by the manoeuvre envelope and is Nz dependent. But I assume Vls should also move in the PFD speed tape and should always be greater. I think I managed to have a higher stall speed than Vls on the tape. Or am I wrong? Some smoothing would be nice, though :)

sometimes the new GPWS korry (upper box with GPWS label) flashes for just a milli second without any aural callout. Maybe you can delay that flash for another half sec. so it only comes alive with a GPWS callout. Again... awesome sounds!!!

I really like the new ECAMs for SPD BRK, OVERSPEED etc... sweet!!!
AND did you touch the ND wrt to lateral path construction? if so, I like it.

Cheers,
Robert

AirFan

04-16-2013, 04:54 PM

EDIT: I forgot to say that I also saw this yaw occilation, which another user noticed earlier....
And maybe other can say something about the pitch behaviour during rotation during takeoff. I have the feeling that the transition between GRD and FBW pitch mode is pretty hard. The ACFT tends to pitch up quite rapidly. But thats just my impression after 2-3 takeoffs.

Regards,
Robert

Leonidas

04-17-2013, 01:30 AM

...And maybe other can say something about the pitch behaviour during rotation during takeoff. I have the feeling that the transition between GRD and FBW pitch mode is pretty hard. The ACFT tends to pitch up quite rapidly. But thats just my impression after 2-3 takeoffs.
Robert

For me this happens every time exactly as Rob describes it...

Airmichel

04-17-2013, 02:31 AM

Hello all,
I'm back with a new quick system. I have installed version B29, and can confirm the problems by Robert. The pitch after start and by landing is too strong. It was in B28 better. I have some other problems. When i start the Software Engin 2 shows Rev, but the Throttel is in Idle Position.I use one axis for both Levers. In short intervals master cautchen lights. The warning message appears too short to read them. My last problem is, when I takeoff in managed mode and change the height from 5000 ft to 10000 ft, the aircraft climb too much and goes into a floor. When I fly by hand, it works.

Regards,
Micha

startrail

04-17-2013, 12:27 PM

startrail

04-17-2013, 01:46 PM

AirFan

04-17-2013, 04:32 PM

Hi JL;

Still having problems with the rudder and ailerons please have a quick look at the video. I am using fscockpit and fsx

IMG_1553 - YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vrq1iW_q5SA)

Thanks

Mike

@ JL --> little hint for yaw occilation: I can recreate the following: go to 10000ft @ 200kts. flap conf 1. AP off, ATHR on (selected). Give full rudder input and let the ACFT build up max beta to left or right. release the rudder quickly and you see these significant overshoots of rudder when the contoller trys to reduce the beta.

wow... alot of feedback for you the last few days :D

Rob

jeehell

04-17-2013, 05:27 PM

Hello all,

I will look at all your problems, but this will take some time to find what really is going on.
So please be patient... you can still use the old B28...

One thing also that makes me wonder: did you update through the updater or with the complete package?
It could be a good idea to use the complete package.

Best regards,
JL

AirFan

04-17-2013, 05:36 PM

installed the complete package over existing b28. only used updater for latest update for spoiler and speed bug issue.

Leonidas

04-18-2013, 09:59 AM

One thing also that makes me wonder: did you update through the updater or with the complete package?
JL

I made a clean installation to all PCs (Backup conf files, uninstall B.28, install B.29, restore conf files).

jeehell

04-18-2013, 06:12 PM

Hi,

Ok so I will look at that.
I'll be away for the next few days, so won't have time to work on that this weekend.
The older B28.4 is still available if you really have issues: http://www.jeehell.org/A320FMGS_B28.4.exe

JL

stefangr

04-21-2013, 06:10 AM

Hi,

even after the latest update on B29, I am not able to arm the spoilers. I had assigned a joystick button on my throttle quadrant via the JL configuration tool, and this worked in B28. Anyone the same problem?

Another thing about ECAM control panel: When I press "ALL" on ECP, all possible screens are flowing through, but obviously I do not have the chance to revert back to the default page. When I press "ALL" and afterwards "ELEC" for example, I am getting the ELEC page, but when I press "ELEC" once more, the pages continue to flow through. Also another press on "ALL" does not help.

Thanks
Stefan

jeehell

04-21-2013, 03:34 PM

jeehell

04-21-2013, 05:53 PM

Hi,

there is a small update available on the automatic updater. (should correct most unwanted A.FLOOR alters).

Cheers,
JL

stefangr

04-22-2013, 02:33 AM

Hi Stefan,

Regarding the spoilers, go back to FMGS Config -> joy buttons and reassign the joystick button to SPLRS ARM/DISARM using toggle feature.
As for the ECAM ALL button, what hardware do you use to do it?

JL

Hi JL,

thanks, after assigning the different action, arming spoilers works again.

Regarding ECAM ALL: I am using Skalarki hardware. I already contacted Marcin about this, but he said I should first ask you about it.

Have also just done the automatic update: And now I am getting the windows error message "A320 Server: Invalid pointer operation" about every 20 seconds. Confirming this message with OK, everything runs back normal, but the message will appear again and disconnect the server from the client. Maybe anything to do with yesterday's update?

Thanks
Stefan

stefangr

04-22-2013, 03:22 AM

Hi all,

I have made a small video showing what I mean with "nervous autothrust". I am at FL270 (CRZ Lvl) and N1 is changing up and down:

nervous Autothrust at CRZ LVL with JL29 - YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YSnGWHUtKko)

Thanks
Stefan

AirFan

04-22-2013, 03:15 PM

Hi JL,

some feedback with latest online update:

#1 SPOILER ARM: Can anybody please check if it works properly with OC hardware and regular toogle switch. I need to put the switch back to (ON) in order to disarm the spoilers. Arming works fine.

#2 The AP seems to be a bit better. Did not notice any significant rudder occilation. also roll on GS is better. At least it seems so after a 1st test. The strange auto touch down is not there any more... but the ACFT crashes into the runway as the flare is not sufficient.

#3 why did you remove the OVERSPD ECAM message? What else did you remove apart from dyn. stall tape? However, I did not have any crashes with latest update. before b29 caused several crashes where all inputs where igored. This often happend when "going crazy" and tying to play with the extremes of the FBW. No software crash within with last 45 min with latest update. thumbs up.

#4 the autothrust is still "nervous" as Stefan describes also leading to pitch occilations in CRZ with AP and AUTOTHRUST active. I also noticed that the target speed is NOT precise. Sometimes it remains 2-3 kts under the target speed value.

#5 the "hard" pitch up during rotation is still not very nice.

minor things:
#6 TOGA values displayed but not reached: example @ 15000ft, TAT+8, SAT-14, 98.6% TOGA displayed, N1 reaches only 93.5%.

#7 The "SPD BRK" memo changes its color from green to amber after 50 seconds time delay when the speed brakes are commanded to extension and the enginesare not at idle.

#8 MCDU: Just done a short trip from A to B. What really bothers me is that sometimes you load a SID or STAR and the ALTs given on FPL page are wrong. Some waypoints contain i.e. a "+4000" constrain on the ver ref page. On the FPL page the waypoint shows a value of 1500 or 1796 i.e. and are not magenta.

#9 JL, you touched the brightess potis of PFD and ND. Nice! But I have a tiny issue left: Can anybody please check the brightness of the CPT ND. I turn down the knob from MAX to LOW --> The brightness goes down. Fine! But at a certain point at the lower end of the knob travel, the brightness of the ND suddenly goes to max. again. The potentiometer itself is working as I can configure it correctly.

Thanks+Regards
Robert

AirFan

04-22-2013, 03:40 PM

EDIT: regarding #2: small correction --> the strange looking touch down is still there. I also just noticed that the ACFT went down the GS correctly but again with a constant offset to the localizer. Only LOC* was active until the new "AUTOLAND" korries started to flash. Then the ACFT tried to correct the lateral offset... too late though.

Robert

Leonidas

04-22-2013, 04:49 PM

#1 SPOILER ARM: Can anybody please check if it works properly with OC hardware and regular toogle switch. I need to put the switch back to (ON) in order to disarm the spoilers. Arming works fine.
#5 the "hard" pitch up during rotation is still not very nice.Robert

After a quick test flight:
#1. I can't disarm spoilers too.
#5. Same to me

But the most annoying thing remains the announcements when starter starts...

jeehell

04-22-2013, 07:01 PM

AirFan

04-23-2013, 03:20 AM

Hi Rob,

#3: I did not remove this warning?? only the tapes going up/down far too quickly.

#4: can you update again and tell me?

#6: this is an issue with FS model : I use the real N1 tables, but the FS model is limited more quickly with altitude than the real figures.

#7 this is probably the SPD BRK STILL OUT warning which is normal (and new to B29)???

#8 What do you mean exactly here??

#9 I'll look at it but if I remember it worked correctly during my tests..

Cheers,
JL

#3 Strange. I didnt get any red OVDSPEED MW on ECAM any more. Before last update I have seen in working in b29. Maybe others can check?

#4 I will try the update tonight

#7 no, I know the new ECAM message for SPD BRK STILL OUT but I meant and read that the SPD BRK memo on the right should also changes it color after 50 sec. with thrust not at idle. I will dig out the reference document, if you want. Nothing to worry about right now. :)

#8 MCDU: Imagine you load a SID. Some of the loaded and displayed waypoints (WP) show a wrong alitude on the FPLN page which does not match the altitude value which you see when you look at the vertical rev. page of that WP. Example: a WP on the FPLN page shows 1976ft. When you enter the vertical rev. page of that waypoint the altitude is magenta and shows "+4000" ft. I assume that the value of the vertical rev. page should always be identical to the altitude value of the FPLN page. Know what I mean?

#9 Could somebody please check the correct behaviour of the ND brightness?

thanks guys!!
Robert

jeehell

04-23-2013, 05:00 AM

#8 no the FPLN and LAT REV pages are not always identical in that regard. The LAT REV page shows the CSTR if there are some, whereas the FPLN page shows the altitude at the waypoint calculated by the FMGS. So if the acft cannot comply with the CSTR....

AirFan

04-23-2013, 06:33 AM

ah... ok. got it. But how do you know that you can not consider all given constrains/ and which ones? Is that displayed anywhere or do I have to compare each WP on the FPLN page with the VERT. REV page? This is not clear to me,yet.

Cheers
Rob

AirFan

04-23-2013, 04:35 PM

EDIT: Sorry, I meant the LAT. REV. page. Guess you know what I meant though :) So how do you see this mismatch of constrain and FMGS?

I could not test new update tonight as the updater always crashed at different percentages during download. I gave up after 2 hours. Probably server too busy.

jeehell

04-23-2013, 06:04 PM

Well in fact it is indeed VERT REV page which shows ALT CSTR...

The FPLN page show an asterisk * which is magenta if the CSTR is matched or amber if it is not matched. Remember also some CSTR are of the form "above" or "below" certain altitude/FL.

JL

Toulouse

04-24-2013, 05:05 AM

Hello,
I´m very sorry to trouble you all with a problem which must be caused by myself since no one else experienced it.
I did a clean new install with the package B29 form page 42 of this thread on server and client pc`s
Now there is no way to get fmgs server to connect to the clients on a second pc. I rechecked ip and ports of the server machine, they are set on client. FSIUPC 4 still installed in P3D and registered. FMGS server works with clients on same machine.
No firewall is activated and the pc´s can see each other over network. Any help suggestions ? It must be a trivial thing, but I´m really stuck here...

Toulouse

04-24-2013, 06:09 AM

Installed B28 again, same problem.
I never paid any attention, but should there be a window opening for widefgmsserver when called in the autostarter of the server machine ? There is none in my case. When staring it manually (for the second time, I assume) I get a winsocket error....

jeehell

04-24-2013, 10:57 AM

Hi

there is no window appearing but there should be an icon in the notification tray (next to the clock. Clicking on that icon brings the window. Check that on clients you did NOT install the server, because in that case it does not launch widefmgs client but the server instead. And two servers wont connect to each other.

JL

Toulouse

04-24-2013, 01:45 PM

Good evening,
icon is present on server, no icon on client. widfmgs=yes and widefmgsserver=no in the autostart file of client. I assume all correct....still no success

jeehell

04-24-2013, 02:01 PM

Can you check in wideFMGS fodler that the application is indeed installed??

JL

Toulouse

04-24-2013, 02:22 PM

Indeed, it´s not. Only WideFMGSserver on both client and sever machine. How come ? I always used the normal installation routine

jeehell

04-24-2013, 02:36 PM

As I said in an earlier message, you probably did not uncheck unecessary items during the installation process. The FMGS Server MUST NOT be installed on remote computers. Please run the installer again, and make sure you uncheck the FMGS server option.

regards,
JL

Toulouse

04-24-2013, 02:44 PM

I´ll try that - sorry I ran into that mistake though it´s been dealt with already. Thank you for fast replies and help.
Greetings, Toulouse

AirFan

04-25-2013, 05:21 PM

Hi JL,

again some feedback with latest online update:

#1 the overspeed warning works. Dont know how I managed that it did not work in 2 flights. Today I tried and it works.

#2 the land gear indicator korry light up with initial power up and go dark when AC is unpowered but will not light up again when repowered. However, if you do a light test after first power off, the lights are back on.

#3 in managed DES. the ptich FD bar disappears. Dont know yet in which situations. When restart the FD, the bar is back and the FCU is in selected vs mode.

#4 Autothrust: Hm? hard to tell... it is better than before the last update but not as good as in b28. When you decrease you speed you see an overswing. So the speed drops below 5kts of target. In addition I noticed that the target speed is not 100% kept. There is often an offset of about 2kts. This is my impression.

#5 roll/pitch behaviour with AP off: I really like it! My impression is that this new setup is way better when in manual flight. Except the GRD-FLT transition during rotation. This is a real issue. With AP on, I need more time testing, I guess there are some things that need some tweaking....

#6 SPL-DISARM for OC hardware

#7 You did not answer this one, yet: Did you touch the lateral path contruction on ND? It seems better! LIKE IT.

#8 sound of the putting FLAPS from 0 to 1 before takeoff. This sound seems to short and is looped during transition very often. It just sounds strange. But the rest is REALLY REALLY NICE!! THUMBS UP!

#9 hope these feedbacks do help :)

Best regards & big Thanks!
Rob

jeehell

04-25-2013, 06:09 PM

Hi Rob,

#2 I'll look at it

#3 if you can pin the exact conditions that would be helpful. it seems there is a mode reversion occuring, that might the key?

#7 did not touch a single line there

#8 sounds are not of my making...

Regards,
JL

Leonidas

04-26-2013, 06:33 AM

#8 sound of the putting FLAPS from 0 to 1 before takeoff. This sound seems to short and is looped during transition very often. It just sounds strange. But the rest is REALLY REALLY NICE!! THUMBS UP!
Rob

Talking about sound, why I never hear the sound of flaps, air brakes and gear; Any idea?
Regards

fagagomez

04-26-2013, 09:15 PM

Hi JL

I live in Chili.

Firt, I congratulate you on your software A320 FMGS. Excellent.

I need your help.

When take-off roll,track is a continuous green line in ND, but after take off the green line is dashed.
In the FCU , the speed and HDG control I can´t push or pull. Digits are shown and I can't to activate the managed speed modes and managed lateral modes. The dashes not appear and nor the white dot.

Am I doing something wrong?

Please HELP ME.

Best regard

Fabián
Chile

fagagomez

04-26-2013, 09:26 PM

Hi JL

First , I congratulate

First,I want to congratulate for A320FMGS. It's fantastic.

But, I have a problem.

I can´t select manages speed mode and managed lateral mode. The dashes and white dot don't appear. The track in ND is a continuous green line ,but , after take off this line is discontinuos. I push and pull the HDG and speed control but nothing happens.

Am I doing something wrong?

Best regard.

Fabián
Chile

stefangr

04-27-2013, 05:01 AM

Have also just done the automatic update: And now I am getting the windows error message "A320 Server: Invalid pointer operation" about every 20 seconds. Confirming this message with OK, everything runs back normal, but the message will appear again and disconnect the server from the client. Maybe anything to do with yesterday's update?

Thanks
Stefan

Hi,

I have done the latest update today, but still getting this error message "A320 Server: Invalid pointer operation" about every 20 or 30 seconds.

Thanks
Stefan

Beret

04-27-2013, 12:46 PM

jeehell

04-27-2013, 03:28 PM

Hi

@leonidas: I do not manage aircraf sounds such as those, it's up to you t ofind a correct sound set with all these sounds.

@Fabián/Beret: To get managed modes available when airborne, you need to make sure:
- MCDU is properly filled in (INIT A/B, FPLN, PERF TO pages).
- the 3 IRS are aligned
- you takeof in TOGA or in FLX mode (thrust levers in the correct detent)
- if you do a FLEX takeoff, make sure the flextemp is correctly entered in the PERF TO page.

@Stefan: weird, I'll look at it if I can find that error??

Best regards,
JL

Beret

04-27-2013, 05:12 PM

What i have to set by a TOGA Takeoff?

jeehell

04-27-2013, 05:26 PM

SImply put the THR lever at the maximum position...
If your THR LVR are correctly setup in FMGS Config, the PFD should show "MAN TOGA" in the upper left corner.

JL

jeehell

04-29-2013, 10:44 AM

Hi,

there were several small updates this past days. Please maje sure you get them with the updater.

Best regards,
JL

AirFan

04-29-2013, 11:38 AM

Hi,

there were several small updates this past days. Please maje sure you get them with the updater.

Best regards,
JL

What did you change?
Cheers,
Robert

jeehell

04-29-2013, 01:09 PM

A few aesthetic things, and the transition between ground and flight modes for the FBW.

JL

stefangr

04-29-2013, 01:37 PM

Hi

@Stefan: weird, I'll look at it if I can find that error??

Best regards,
JL

Hi JL,

thanks for your help, it is really appreciated.

In the meantime I have done the following to re-test a bit more:
- deleted B29 folders on both server and client PC
- copied B28 folders and renamed them to B29
- made an installation of the B29 installation file into this B29 folder (both client + server)
- run the updater and installed updates (both client + server)
- started configurator on server to assign joystick buttons for arm/disarm ground spoilers
- started B29 on client + server

The problem persists, error message comes on server. I have done a bit more testing around this:
- It always happens approx 2 minutes after start of B29 on server (around 1:58 to 2:00)
- Next time it happens again after 2 minutes, even if I do not confirm the error message, so every 2 minutes I get a new error message window on the server screen
- It happens also when the B29 is not started on client
- It happens also when the Hardware Connect module is not started on server

If I can do anything more to "isolate" the error, please let me know.

Thanks
Stefan

jeehell

04-29-2013, 01:43 PM

Stefan,

You should have 2 files called FMGSserverLog.txt and FMGSthreadLog.txt.
Next time the error appears, simply close the FMGS server, and send me those two files (jeehell at jeehell.org).

JL

jeehell

04-29-2013, 04:20 PM

Hi All,

Another update available, this one should correct the SPLR arm/disarm for SIOC users.

The complete updated package is also available here:
http://www.jeehell.org/A320FMGS_B29.1.exe

Cheers,
JL

fagagomez

04-29-2013, 05:05 PM

I have this also, but only if i have set no fextemp.
Did you have set one?

Hello everyone

I finally found the problem.
I did not run ND on the server PC, I just did it on the client PC.
I run ND on server PC and everything worked perfectly.

Thanks for help.

JH, excellent work. Thanks

Fabián

fagagomez

04-29-2013, 05:22 PM

Hi everyone

I solved the problem. I ran the ND only on client PC. I never did it even once on server PC.
I ran ND on server PC only once and then on client PC. After that , all perfect.
The track line is a continuos line now.

Thans for your help.

Best regard from CHILI.

Fabián

stefangr

04-30-2013, 02:30 AM

Stefan,

You should have 2 files called FMGSserverLog.txt and FMGSthreadLog.txt.
Next time the error appears, simply close the FMGS server, and send me those two files (jeehell at jeehell.org).

JL

Hi JL,

maybe you fixed my problem with yesterday's update? I was creating the requested log files with the version before yesterday, where the error happened. Then I updated, and the error seems to be gone. I have not tested this with the client running at the same time, but at least the server doesn't throw any error message at the moment. If that fixed it: Great, thanks!

Stefan

AirFan

04-30-2013, 02:44 PM

Hi all, Hi JL,

I've done serveral online updates the last days. Until yesterday everything was pretty good except the spoiler arm issue. Now I downloaded the 29.1 install version and installed over all the existing folders, plus ran another online update.
Now I face the problem that there seems to be something wrong with the flaps. When I select flaps 1, I only get slats after pushing F6 once.. a second F6 push provides Slats 1 and flaps 1....aAlso the blue "target" flap positions is not indicated on EWD. I cant get to activate SRS mode and the speed limit tape does not change with different flap settings. Not flyable due AFLOOR once in the air.
Can anybody tell me if you see something similar? Again, yesterday it ran fine also with the new pitch transition during takeoff. I want to avoid a complete new install. plz help :)

Robert

jeehell

04-30-2013, 03:01 PM

AirFan

04-30-2013, 04:00 PM

ahh.. thanks for the instant reply. :) That makes sense now. Indeed it works. I really like the new FBW in manual mode after the first test flights.

the ATHR is still an issue though. Play with the speeds at constant altitude --> You will see how the speed drops below or overshoots the target speeds --> Still some overshoots in the controller. But again... I really like the new handling of the FBI. Way more precise and stable with independant pitch and roll behaviour.

#1 - prohibit GS before LOC capture
#2 - Autoland still not working. During FLARE the AC rolls.
#3 - I am still chasing the N1 arc / thrust lever position issue... I might get some dedicated vids from real AC focusing on that issue.

anyhow... really nice. thank you.
Rob

stefangr

05-01-2013, 07:09 AM

Hi JL,

maybe you fixed my problem with yesterday's update? I was creating the requested log files with the version before yesterday, where the error happened. Then I updated, and the error seems to be gone. I have not tested this with the client running at the same time, but at least the server doesn't throw any error message at the moment. If that fixed it: Great, thanks!

Stefan

I think I have found the issue arround this error message - because yesterday in the evening it was there again; after today's update is was gone again... It looks like it has something to do with the pilot routes. I had around 7 or 8 in B28 version which I copied over to the navdata subfolder of B29 - once I have done that, the error appeared again. Once I deleted these routes again, the error was gone.

Stefan

stefangr

05-01-2013, 07:14 AM

Hi Rob,

in fat its not an error. I changed the handling of flaps, and regular FS keys won't work anymore.
If you have joystick buttons, using FMGS config, you can assign Flaps increment/decrement switches.
I will try to add FSUIPC offsets for those actions so you can add keyboard shortcuts as well. But it will be for later. Sorry but I had issues with keeping the regular FS controls... and I forgot to mention this "little"detail...

JL

Hi JL,

I downloaded latest update today, and it looks like I am having a flaps problem now. I am not using any key strokes or buttons for flaps, but one axis of my Saitek throttle quadrant, defined in the JL server configuration tool. I redefined it once more, but I cannot extend the flaps any more. Hydraulics are green. The EWD displays the requested position (e.g. 2) in blue, but nothing happens:

Problem with flaps | Flickr - Photo Sharing! (http://www.flickr.com/photos/d-aize/8697611259/in/photostream)

Thanks
Stefan

Leonidas

05-01-2013, 01:14 PM

Hi to all
After last update a message "Access violation at address... for IIT" (that means FDS card) appears and the problem with spoilers-air brakes insists. I can just arm them before takeoff, then they are useless... Maybe it's the same problem, I don't know...

But here there are my solved problems after B.29:
1. No more lag when I use saved pilots routes.
2. CPFlight FCU opens and closes normally with starterfsx.exe (no need to power it off every time).
3. No need for starting clients after server

Thanks JL for this update. Well done!

PS. Some time after an update of these days while starting the EWD I saw it in EPR mode instead of N1, but after a few seconds before I realized it disappeared and N1 takes its place again. So, what are you prepare JL?