iniBuilds – Airbus A300–600R v1.1.2

– Systems:

– New improvements:
– bleed PSI should be +/- 30psi during start
– LO OIL PRESS should be on at fuel lever on and ECAM oil pressure should be red, until 70PSI (goes out and goes green at 72PSI)
– Engine generators should come online at 52% N2, not 49%
– Overhauled PW start sequence following feedback from real A300 pilot
– Optimisations to increase performance
– ENG FADEC CHANNEL 1+2 FAULT – ECAM logic [Feedback from real A300 pilot] – Significant improvements to stability with WASM crashes and CTD

– Fixes:
– Fixed – WASM Crash on SEC-FPLN Deletion/Activation
– Fixed – WASM crash doing right turns
– Fixed – WASM Crash on exiting Hold – EGSS ILS04 at ABBOT
– Fixed – WASM crash related to terrain radar
– Fixed – WASM crash when entering ZFW
– Fixed – SD Wheel Page – Green/Orange overtemp Arc showing around wrong wheel
– Fixed – Engine/APU Fire test logic corrected to match RW flow
– Fixed – N1 Command/TLA Position Needle in wrong position during REV THRUST
– Fixed – When on glide aircraft can’t be controlled
– Fixed – IRS mode and source selectors missing interaction
– Fixed – EFB remains off until Ext Power connected
– Fixed – If ISOL valves off fuel line is drawn between ctr and outer tanks
– Fixed – Showcase camera views
– Fixed – Quick views R and L view corrected to 90*
– Fixed – 3 max waypoints loading on AIRWAYS
– Fixed – ECAM FUEL Page – Right Inner fuel feed line not drawn
– Fixed – Throttle Calibration not working (Throttle input not detected)
– Fixed – TCAS traffic INOP
– Fixed – FCU Speed reverts to IAS when cruising in MACH mode once TOC is reached
– Fixed – Flight perf feedback – refined overall flight performance
– Fixed – Trim wheel missing integral lighting
– Fixed – Shutdown Checklist
– Fixed – FO Alt gauge OFF flag black pixels
– Fixed – FUEL SD page and left ECAM MEMO page updating at different rates
– Fixed – Fuel Pred – Pressing Fuel button in flight erases values
– Fixed – IRS Alignment logic
– Fixed – Direct to logic – Now allows for direct entry change
– Fixed – VNAV Climb logic
– Fixed – FMA/FMGS Logic
– Fixed – MDCU Perf page logic
– Fixed – MCDU F-PLN page – END OF F-PLN stuck on L2
– Fixed – Trim wheel set to 1.0NU, but when adjusting with key controls it snaps to 0NU
– Fixed – Speed targets in FMS don’t match what PROF commands
– Fixed – TACT Mode logic
– Fixed – PROG – FUEL PRED PAGE – Altn airport EFOB showing as “-N-N”
– Fixed – Holds adjusted to follow magnetic course
– Fixed – ECAM – TO Mode
– Fixed – STBY Horizon lost alignment after landing when the APU on
– Fixed – Changing descent winds forecast does not affect T/D prediction | BTG
– Fixed – Engine Start Sequence logic
– Fixed – ND Config logic
– Fixed – ND Display logic
– Fixed – MDCU perf page logic
– Fixed – FD1 annunciation disappears from PFD
– Fixed – FMA modes logic corrected
– Fixed – BRK TEMP HIGH ECAM message not clearing when Brake Fan selected
– Fixed – MCDU flight plan display
– Fixed – Assigning a button to control brakes causes conflicting command
– Fixed – Secondary flight plan on the ND should be blue
– Fixed – “500” Callout on Takeoff in pax variant
– Fixed – Oil temp not rising fast enough
– Fixed – FLT CTL page missing title
– Fixed – FPLN Page – unable to input Lat/Lon as a fix
– Fixed – Erroneous T/D
– Fixed – Scrolling through F-Plan should be one wp per arrow press
– Fixed – CTD When loading into plane (FLY NOW button)
– Fixed – Rudder should still turn nosewheel by 6°
– Fixed – MCDU F-PLN page additions and corrections
– Fixed – ND Runway length filter for fields under 5000′ length (may sometimes return smaller fields based on sim logic)
– Fixed – Plane stalls in VS mode when trying to hold a pitch below stall speed. Aircraft will now pitch down
– Fixed – Airway L620 not returning fixes on FLT plan page
– Fixed – T/O Perf calc page hPa/inHg tied to WEIGHT UNITS option in settings
– Fixed – Weight & Fuel changing mid-flight, then FU bugged and SBY Horizon bugged
– Fixed – Loss of systems after returning from pause
– Fixed – Systems and display freezing – LSGG-LFSB with the LUMEL 8K arrival, ILS Z 15 approach.
– Fixed – CTD – KLAX star ANJLL4 via DNERO transition, ILS 25L via CRCUS
– Fixed – Speedbrakes show as deployed on ECAM on spawn in
– Fixed – No Flex temp on TO calcs with PW
– Fixed – BUS 1 should be connected to ESS BUS, GEN OVRD should have an arrow [Feedback from real A300 pilot] – Fixed – Landing distance calculator bug
– Fixed – Elapsed Timer does not show “1” in 10h02m ET
– Fixed – Fix landing distance calculator (in current state, the METAR data does not sync)
– Fixed – T/o Perf calculator does not mirror altimeter units from settings
– Fixed – Eng Fire squib test still shows in Amber
– Fixed – [EFB] MTOW discrepancy on TakeOff Perf Calculator
– Added – You can now have a custom background on your EFB
– Fixed – FMS: Distance to T/D should report actual distance and not distance between last w/p and T/D (distance between last and to should be actual distance, not segment distance between waypoints. [Feedback from real A300 pilot] – Improvement – Overhauled Packs off operations following feedback from real A300 pilot
– Fixed – ILS freq selection: Only ILS freqs should be avail – uneven after “.” E.g.10/15/30/35…) .20/40/60 are not valid ILS freqs [Feedback from real A300 pilot] – Fixed – ECAM logic on start [Feedback from real A300 pilot] – Fixed – ECAM Brightness panel labels disappear when IDC Radios selected from EFB
– Fixed – MODE CHG stuck on ND
– Fixed – RMI Gauge VOR bearing/declination issue
– Fixed – Eng N1 should show until +/- 1% on shutdown
– Fixed – IMM EXIT prompt bug
– Fixed – MCDU: PROG page – cannot return out of ENG OUT mode
– Fixed – FCU lights disappearing in flight (daytime)
– Fixed – Simbrief weights bugs
– Fixed – TOD ETA incorrect
– Fixed – Winds have no effect on INIT B or FUEL PRED page
– Fixed – TRIP TIME and fuel burn predictions exaggerated
– Fixed – FACT RWY19 TETAN 1A SID
– Fixed – FMS: OPT and MAX FL’s are in steps of FL005 [Feedback from real A300 pilot]

– Art:
– Fixed – All outside animations and cockpit yoke tiller animations running at 5/10 fps
– Fixed – Stairs don’t spawn on freighter
– Fixed – Backpanel APU EGT, N1 and OIL gauge needles not lit at night
– Fixed – EGT warning light on GE engine config lighting up at PW limits
– Fixed – Oil QTY bugs animation no longer as smooth as before
– Fixed – Hole in rear of GE model (Checked all liveries)
– Fixed – FO TERR MODE GPWS decals missing
– Fixed – Floating fan blade numbers PW DHL (D-AEAF)
– Fixed – D-AEAF red texture line floating when bulk door opened
– Fixed – Reversed text on tyres when worn
– Fixed – Fuel Pressure Indicator Window missing on liveries
– Fixed – [XBOX][ART] Double edge around windows (and no textures)
– Fixed – L/R Stairs not showing when selected from EFB

– Sounds:
– Fixed – External airport ambience sound adjustment
– Fixed – Various overhauls and minor tweaks
– Fixed – Allow warnings/callouts/alerts volume to be controlled separately
– Fixed – Trim “Whooler” sound missing
– Fixed – APU external sounds

– EFB:
– Added can now create a custom background

Following the renowned success of this aircraft in XP, we launch our first airliner for Microsoft Flight Simulator under the iniBuilds brand – the iniBuilds A300-600R Airliner. It is time for the ultimate classic airliner experience, so check out some of the exciting features below!

Authentic Systems:

• Detailed custom FMS with SIDs, STARs, SEC flight plan, custom VNAV and LNAV, altitude and speed constraints and holds
• IDC modern radio panel with CPDLC and ACARS systems and sounds
• PW passenger and freighter variants with unique systems and engine sounds
• Independent FMS with state-of-the-art high-resolution cockpit displays
• Custom system rendition including bespoke hydraulic, electrical, pressurisation and fuel operation including unique A300-600R trim tank functionality
• Cautions and warnings triggered by poor maintenance
• Realistic RNAV and autoland capability modelled
• Unique behavioural characteristics of the A300-600R simulated throughout each system for the most excellent immersive experience
• Extensively tuned flight model to capture A300-600R characteristics including accurate performance; landing and takeoff behaviour
• Accurate rendition of General Electric GE CF6-80C2A1 & Pratt and Whitney PW4158 variant engine!
• Custom maintenance functions: Engine oil levels, APU oil level, Hydraulic fluid level, wheel brake wear and tire wear

Outstanding Visual Fidelity:

• New and optimized PBR textures up to 8K quality. With performance texture packs available for lower-end systems (see README.txt)
• A reworked 3D cockpit model and new exterior of the A300-600R (Passenger) and A300-600RF (Freighter) variants
• A plethora of easter eggs and eye candy associated with maintenance options and other abnormal situations. (brake wear indicators, fuelling panel, openable APU cowling, openable engine cowlings [GE ONLY], APU Mechanic, visible tire wear, RAT, reactive windshield rain)
• Realistic door arming simulation with emergency slides modelled on passenger variant only

Immersive Sounds:

• Authentic WWise soundset with full 3D environment using recordings from the real aircraft
• Advanced implementation of sound environments for the exterior, cabin, and cockpit, creating an immersive audio experience
• Authentically modelled the CF6s “Buzzsaw” sound dynamically balanced depending on N1

Additional Features:

• Feature-rich onboard Electronic Flight Bag (EFB); including Navigraph and SimBrief integration, performance calculators, load manager & panel state load functionality
• Basic iniBuilds ground handling set (freighter stairs, chocks, ground power unit)
• Pre-set cargo loads with visual models (racing team charter, horse stable transport, cargo transport, aero parts, humanitarian charter, postal freight)
• Please note the PW, IDC (CPDLC/ACARS functionality) will come in an update and is not present on launch V1