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Matt Schmalz
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Hi everyone,

I'm strongly considering the FS Labs A321, primarily because of features like the MEL. I may be in the minority, but if things can't go wrong simming just isn't as interesting for me :) . With that mind, I do have a few questions that hopefully people here can help me with:

1. I believe I found that panel state saving between flights is an option, can someone please confirm?

2. For failures, do they persist between flights? As an example, if something failed (like the APU as an example) and wasn't detected on a flight for whatever reason, would that persist to the next?

3. Can failures cause other failures? As an example, would an oil leak later cause an engine to fail?

4. Without providing an exhaustive list (unless someone wants to... I'd take it haha), how many failures are modeled roughly, and do they cover all major systems?

5. For the ice accumulation feature, is this purely cosmetic or will it impact flight or systems in any way?

6. Any war stories you can share about flights that went, well, not as expected as a result of the failure system?

 

Thanks in advance!

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Sabine Meier
Posted
4 hours ago, Matt Schmalz said:

Hi everyone,

I'm strongly considering the FS Labs A321, primarily because of features like the MEL. I may be in the minority, but if things can't go wrong simming just isn't as interesting for me :) . With that mind, I do have a few questions that hopefully people here can help me with:

1. I believe I found that panel state saving between flights is an option, can someone please confirm?

2. For failures, do they persist between flights? As an example, if something failed (like the APU as an example) and wasn't detected on a flight for whatever reason, would that persist to the next?

3. Can failures cause other failures? As an example, would an oil leak later cause an engine to fail?

4. Without providing an exhaustive list (unless someone wants to... I'd take it haha), how many failures are modeled roughly, and do they cover all major systems?

5. For the ice accumulation feature, is this purely cosmetic or will it impact flight or systems in any way?

6. Any war stories you can share about flights that went, well, not as expected as a result of the failure system?

 

Thanks in advance!

Icing has impact on your performance. There is a tech log that keeps track of all issues during the flight.

  • 2 weeks later...
Alfredo Terrero
Posted
On 1/9/2025 at 9:32 PM, Matt Schmalz said:

Hi everyone,

I'm strongly considering the FS Labs A321, primarily because of features like the MEL. I may be in the minority, but if things can't go wrong simming just isn't as interesting for me :) . With that mind, I do have a few questions that hopefully people here can help me with:

1. I believe I found that panel state saving between flights is an option, can someone please confirm?

2. For failures, do they persist between flights? As an example, if something failed (like the APU as an example) and wasn't detected on a flight for whatever reason, would that persist to the next?

3. Can failures cause other failures? As an example, would an oil leak later cause an engine to fail?

4. Without providing an exhaustive list (unless someone wants to... I'd take it haha), how many failures are modeled roughly, and do they cover all major systems?

5. For the ice accumulation feature, is this purely cosmetic or will it impact flight or systems in any way?

6. Any war stories you can share about flights that went, well, not as expected as a result of the failure system?

 

Thanks in advance!

Haven’t had time to fly enough, so I can only answer point 1. But yes, there’s a panel state save feature. Just yesterday I had a forward lav fire detector alarm go off. Really adds to the immersion.

Brad Zimmer
Posted

I have a question (sorry if this was asked).  If you buy the 2020 version, will that be a free upgrade when 2024 comes out?

Norman Blackburn
Posted
43 minutes ago, Brad Zimmer said:

I have a question (sorry if this was asked).  If you buy the 2020 version, will that be a free upgrade when 2024 comes out?

Yes Brad.  Also a discount to our NEO project if you buy the CEO before the NEO is released.

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ArslanTuregun
Posted

Hi there.
I have a "neo" question. When it comes will it be a standalone purchase or will it require the ceo as a base?
Cheers,

Arslan

Norman Blackburn
Posted
5 hours ago, ArslanTuregun said:

Hi there.
I have a "neo" question. When it comes will it be a standalone purchase or will it require the ceo as a base?

It's a standalone product however if you own the CEO before the NEO is released you will get a discount.

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Rodrigo Andres Jipoulou Saez
Posted
 
Hello fslabs team, your a320ceo is fantastic, but I have 2 questions, the first is how long will it take to launch the a320neo? and the second, will the a320 neo come with the Pratt & Whitiney and CFM-LEAP engines
Rodrigo Andres Jipoulou Saez
Posted
 
What condition is your a330 in? 
And what variants will they develop?

Do you plan to make the A340 family?
Norman Blackburn
Posted
8 minutes ago, Rodrigo Andres Jipoulou Saez said:

how long will it take to launch the a320neo?

It launches around the same speed as the CEO.  :D

More information on upcoming products will be made in good time.

Sabine Meier
Posted
45 minutes ago, Norman Blackburn said:

It launches around the same speed as the CEO.  :D

More information on upcoming products will be made in good time.

You sure Norman cause the neo does have some improved engines and some engines that are consistently in maintenance so I guess it evens out?

Rodrigo Andres Jipoulou Saez
Posted
Will your A321neo have the Pratt & Whitiney and CFM-LEAP engines?
Norman Blackburn
Posted
3 minutes ago, Sabine Meier said:

You sure Norman cause the neo does have some improved engines and some engines that are consistently in maintenance so I guess it evens out?

As in the plane launches Sabine.  Not the speed of the engine. Its a given we are very particular about things like the time an engine starts.

Rodrigo Andres Jipoulou Saez
Posted
Do you plan to launch the entire a320ceo and neo family
Rodrigo Andres Jipoulou Saez
Posted

Will you make the whole neo family?
a319neo, a320neo and a321neo

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