FBW Remains Busy: Update for A320NX and A380X
The development team at FlyByWire Simulations (FBW) has implemented significant improvements to the altitude measurement system in the current development version of its A32NX and A380X aircraft models. Background to the Change In airliners, air pressure is measured via so-called static ports on the front fuselage. The obtained data is processed in the Air Data […]
FlyByWire Releases A380X Alpha & A32NX Stable v0.13.0 with Major Upgrades
FlyByWire Simulations has released a major update for both its flagship aircraft: the A380X Alpha and the A32NX Stable version 0.13.0. The A380X Alpha continues to evolve with deeper system fidelity, including improved FCU functionality, clearer FMS layouts, and new failure modes. Enhancements to the electronic flight bag (EFB), sharper visual textures, more realistic wingflex, […]
SIMMARKET – World Airports MSFS Series to Receive your Brand New A380X | North America
SIMMARKET’s World Airports MSFS series list the ultimate Northen American airport experiences for Microsoft Flight Simulator enthusiasts, so you can enjoy and operate the mighty FlyByWire A380X. Let’s check now the Northen American international airports with the outstanding sceneries like FlightBeam San Francisco or iniBuilds New York JFK, and more titles from FlyTampa, FSdreamteam, LatinVFR, FlyMex, and […]
Free : FlyByWire Simulations – A380X Available for MSFS – Official and Unofficial Trailer
FlyByWire Simulations has dedicated the past four years to enhancing the A320 experience in Microsoft Flight Simulator (MSFS) with their popular A32NX project. Building on this success, they announced and recently released the A380X, an ambitious open-source project bringing the iconic Airbus A380 to MSFS. The team, comprised of over 170 contributors, has created a […]
FlyByWire A380X Developer Preview MSFS: Open Alpha Coming Soon!
FlyByWire Simulations has announced a major milestone for its A380X project, building on its previous success with the A32NX in Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020. The A380X has been in development for four years and will soon be available in an open alpha stage. This developer preview release allows users and external contributors to experience the […]
FlyByWire Simulations Delivers Major A380X Update with New Features and Cabin Tour
FlyByWire Simulations has shared a significant development update on their highly anticipated A380X aircraft for Microsoft Flight Simulator during their appearance on the Blu-XPerience Podcast. The team revealed new images and videos showcasing various aspects of the aircraft’s progress. This includes a tour of the 3D passenger cabin, which highlights impressive animations and realistic design […]
FSExpo 2024 | FlyByWire Simulations A380X MSFS Showcase
FlyByWire Simulations recently showcased their A380X at FSExpo 2024, providing an in-depth look at the latest developments and features of their ambitious project. The presentation included a comprehensive gate-to-gate, full-flight journey, demonstrating the current milestones achieved in the simulation of the Airbus A380. This showcase, which spanned over 40 minutes, was designed to offer an […]
FSweekend : FlyByWire A380X – Sneak Peek
The aviation world is abuzz with excitement as a sneak peek video of the highly anticipated FlyByWire A380X for MSFS has been shared, offering aviation enthusiasts a tantalizing glimpse into the future of flight simulation. The video showcases a range of features and details that promise to revolutionize the flight simulation experience, from the ignition […]
FlyByWire Simulations – A380X MSFS Project News
FlyByWire Simulations has recently achieved significant milestones in the development of their A380X project for Microsoft Flight Simulator. Over the past few weeks, the developers have made noteworthy progress by successfully integrating a custom-made Flight Management System (FMS) along with an appropriate pilot interface into the multi-function display (MFD). This integration enhances the overall functionality […]
FlyByWire Simulations – A380X Test Flight in MSFS [video]
The designers who have made the popular A32NX, Freeware A320 for MSFS, are working on their A380X project, also for MSFS. This short video by FlyByWire Simulations features the first footage of the widebody from Airbus flying in the virtual skies. Enjoy the different views that include the virtual cockpit preview.
FlyByWire Simulations – A380x Progress for MSFS
The first video to show the A380x animations, systems and cockpit details is online. Author of the popular A32NX freeware add-on, FlyByWire Simulations is also working on the double deck and long haul airliner of Airbus. Now watch their video to get an idea of their current development status for this future payware MSFS add-on.
FlyByWire A380X MSFS Preview with Free Scenery
FlyByWire Simulations has a nice Christmas gift to the MSFS community : a free scenery to showcase their current work-in-progress 3D model of the A380X ! They built up a secret place near Los Angeles International KLAX airport where you can get close to the beast ! Go to their website https://flybywiresim.com/, download the installer […]
FlyByWireSim Simulations – A380X Progress for MSFS
With textures applied, the pedestal of the A380X project will drive some MSFS simmers quite excited. FlyByWireSim Simulations have some other screenshots to share, of the overhead, the lower pedetasl and the nose landing gear.
FlyByWire Simulations – A380 MSFS Progress
The team of FlyByWire Simulations decided to show some more of their ongoing project of the Airbus A380 for MSFS, with new preview screenshots of the overhead and of the pedestal.
FlyByWire – Freeware A380 MSFS Progress
After the announcement of the A380 Freeware project for MSFS, FlyByWire Simulations already uploaded the first and early 3D modelling screenshots. They have worked on the exterior body, the pedestal and main panels, the knobs and sidestick, and even on the 2D displays.
Freeware : FlyByWire A380 Project for MSFS
The makers of the popular and freeware A32nx for Microsoft Flight Simulator announce an ambitious project, also freeware. They have started to model in 3D an Airbus A380, “without affecting progress on the A32NX whatsoever” according to their statement here.
FSPXAI – Airbus A380 FSX/P3D AI-Traffic
AI traffic tweakers, FSPXAI sells another detailed airliner model for use in P3D v4/v1 or FSX. The Airbus A380 is the biggest airliner in the world, and if you already know how to create and edit your own AI traffic, get this one at simMarket.
NLS A380 compared to reality
Next Level Smulations decided to compare some shots shots of their actual A380 simulation with the actual displays of the double-deck wide body. Open their Facebook page to see the Flight Controls page of the Systems Display, and then the Navigation Display with the Terrain Display feature activated.
Next Level Simulation A380 news
One of the current Airbus project is being run by Next Level Simulations, the massive A380 development can be followed on their Facebook page. The last shot they uploaded shows the Navigation Display with the vertical profile being worked on.
NLS A-380 External 3D Model Closeups
Next Level Simulations is busy working on their upcoming Airbus 380 model for FSX and P3D, via their Facebook page we are served this tasty three preview images described as “external 3D model closeups – rendered in 3d studio max. Model and textures however are 1:1 in FSX/P3D.”
NLS A380 preview video
sdsI was about to write there’s the first preview video online showing the A380 of Next Level Simulations on their Facebook wall. But I remembered their 3D rendered video when we could see their -older- exterior model. Today, you can watch at the takeoff and initial climb with the PFD and ND gauges in action, […]
NLS A380 more preview pics
What a change. After years of silence, Next Level Simulations is sharing many preview pictures including the 3D virtual cockpit of their Airbus A380. You can also have a look at the overhead, FCU, 2D panels, PFD.. All of this is work-in-progress but it’s already really attractive.
NLS A380 – your input requested
Over on their Facebook page on 30th December, Next Level Simulations announced that they will be continuing development of their A380 project. Today, they have expanded on that by saying that as per earlier statements, they are considering a “basic” initial version, with the possibility of future upgrades to a “pro”, complete, version of the […]
Genuine Simulation announce A380 Professional
Surprise in this end of the year : Genuine Simulation opened their homepage to announce an Airbus 380 Professional expansion to FSX, P3D and FS9. Without further features details or screenshots, they just add that its release is being prepared after 2 years of developement. Their URL is http://www.genuinesimulation.com/.
A380 Simulator in Basel, Switzerland
iPilot Switzerland makes part of branded professional simulators around the world : they have a 777 sim in Doha, a 747-400 in Dusseldorf for example. Their new sim is an A380 setup, installed in Basel, near Germany and France boarders. A 30 minutes flight, with briefing / debriefing will be charged CHF 100 (about USD […]
FSX version of TSS’s A380 soundpack
Joining the recently released FS9 version, the world’s largest passenger airliner now has a soundpack available for FSX as well. Designed for use with the freeware Project Airbus A380, the package from Turbine Sound Studios will, nonetheless, work with any other model as well, recreating not only the sounds of the Rolls Royce Trent-900 powerplants, […]
FS9 RR Trent 900 sounds from TSS
Turbine Sound Studios have gone big for their latest soundpack release – replicating the A380‘s Rolls Royce Trent 900 engines for flyers of the type in MS FS9. Set to enhance both internal and external sounds sets for your favourite version of the world’s largest passenger airliner, if the video has got your interest, you […]
Lufthansa A380 VFR landing at San Francisco
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UDMDuRczDI0&feature=player_embedded The A380-800 jump seat is yours for 14 minutes to assist a VFR landing to the runway 28R at San Francisco. PilotsEye.tv provided this video and they have more if you like.
Just Planes Tokyo Haneda DVD
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=80eFpXGVw50&feature=player_embedded Just Planes aviation DVD collections not only have air routes videos but also dedicated airports titles. Tokyo Haneda is the new one in the series with mostly 777, 747 and also A380 action of 60 different airlines during you will spot for 5 hours.
Project Airbus A380 VC preview
Project Airbus team is still working on their A380 virtual cockpit, and keeps on feeding the community with more and more appealing preview screens each time.
Project Airbus A380 VC preview
I let you enter in the Project Airbus forum to discover the awesome A380 virtual cockpit newest preview. Bonus, there’s even a preview video of the PFD. All of these materials give a glimpse of a very nice quality, not much seen before in the A380 for Flight Simulator.
Paris Le Bourget air show this week
Organized every 2 years, Paris Air Show is standing at Le Bourget airport until tomorrow night. Receiving more than 130.000 visitors, 140 aircraft, and 2000 exhibitors the 49th Paris Air Show feature Solar Impulse, Airbus A380-800 and the Boeing 787-800 Dreamliner among the most popular. Yochai Mossi is one of the photographs who published a […]
NLS A380-800X in development
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-nIH-KikntY&feature=player_embedded Some ones of you have been worried not to have more news from Next Level Simulations. You will be informed of their A380-800X project with some screenshots, and the above rendered video (filmed out of FSX as you can see). They think they would downgrade it to FS2004 ‘if the demand is high enough.
TSS – Airbus A380 GP7000 Soundpack FSX
As promised, TSS released the FSX soundset of the GP7000 engines to power the Airbus A380. They also include custom sounds effects like gear, wind, wheelrumble, flaps and more.
TSS – Airbus 380 GP7000 Soundpack FS2004
The above video demonstrates well the interest in this new soundset from TSS if you fly the Airbus A380 in FS2004 ! The specific FSX version should be available before Christmas.
Project Airbus A380 VC
Some screenshots of the Airbus A380 virtual cockpit by Project Airbus are published in their forum. You’ll see the different variant they are preparing, including HUD, functional buttons on overhead and pedestal, working wipers and a FMGS could be added easily if someone programs it.
AFS Design – Airbus A380 Family
In order to complete their Airbus products already available, AFS Design presents the Airbus A380 Family. There are two packages, one for FSX, the other for FS2004 if you like.
Projet Airbus A380 VC
Released in June 20t0, the Airbus A380-800 made by Project Airbus was announced to receive a VC in the future. Well, the future is getting closer now : look at the ECAM preview and note it will manage the checklists.
Project Airbus A380
The A380 freeware from Project Airbus has been released ! Download links and some quick infos can be found in their forum here.
Next Level Simulations’ A380
Oliver Braun of Next Level Simulations in Munich, Germany, writes “….. We’d like to announce that our new (flash) website is finally online! You’ll find some information about our A380 project as well as some new screenshots. …”. Their website can be found here.