- #Project magenta autopilot how to#
- #Project magenta autopilot series#
- #Project magenta autopilot simulator#
Basically the thrust levers are only moved by the pilot and never move on their own. The A320 has Autothrust which is similar to Autothrottle (e.g., in a Boeing), but it does not move the thrust levers. This system is always active, even when the Autopilot is off (in Normal Law which means under normal circumstances with a fully functional aircraft). The A320 has a feature called "Autotrim", which makes it unnecessary to hold the sidestick or use the trim wheel for holding the current pitch. And to prevent flight critical failure, most fly-by-wire systems also have triple or quadruple redundancy back-ups built into them. Computers also monitor sensors throughout the aircraft to make automatic adjustments that enhance the flight.īecause fly-by-wire is electronic, it is much lighter and less bulky than mechanical controls, allowing increases in fuel efficiency and aircraft design flexibility, even in legacy aircraft. In fly-by-wire systems when the pilot moves flight controls, those movements are converted into electronic signals, which are then interpreted by the aircraft's Electrical Flight Control System (EFCS) to adjust actuators that move flight control surfaces. On the other hand, mechanical systems are also complicated to operate, need constant monitoring, are heavy and bulky, and require frequent maintenance. Their "hands on" design gives pilots a direct, tactile feel for how the aircraft is handling aerodynamic forces as they fly.
#Project magenta autopilot series#
Traditional mechanical and hydro-mechanical flight control systems use a series of levers, rods, cables, pulleys and more, which pilots move to adjust control surfaces to aerodynamic conditions. This list is focussed on differences to other non-Airbus airliners a user PrerequisitesĪircraft is in TAXI state as per previous chaptersĭownload FlyByWire Checklist Chapters / Phases If you did start on the runway you can skip the first part (Lineup) and directly continue reading Takeoff.
#Project magenta autopilot simulator#
Microsoft Flight Simulator allows you to start your flight from cold & dark at a gate or directly from the runway with the aircraft ready for takeoff.įor this guide we assume you started cold & dark at the gate and taxied to the runway holding point as per the previous chapters of this beginner guide.
#Project magenta autopilot how to#
Aviation terminology and know-how is a requirement to fly any airliner even in Microsoft Flight Simulator.Īlso you will find many great videos on YouTube on how to fly the FlyByWire A32NX.Ĭheck out the FlyByWire YouTube Channel as well: FlyByWire on YouTube The level of detail in this guide is meant to get a FlyByWire A320neo beginner safely up in the air and to cruise level under normal conditions while simplifying details which are not (yet) important for a beginner.Ī beginner is defined as someone familiar with flying a GA aircraft or different types of airliners. Lighting Pedestal, AIDS, DFDR First Officer Side Preparation and "Below the line" Checklist post-T.O.-clearance Preparation and "Down to the line" Checklist pre-T.O.-clearance Base Knowledge About the Airbus A320 for Flight