MSFS A321 Questions (Pre-purchase)

[Matt Schmalz]

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!

[Sabine Meier]

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.

[Alfredo Terrero]

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]

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]

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.

[ArslanTuregun]

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]

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.

[Rodrigo Andres Jipoulou Saez]

 

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]

 

What condition is your a330 in? 
And what variants will they develop?

Do you plan to make the A340 family?

[Norman Blackburn]

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. 

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

[Sabine Meier]

45 minutes ago, Norman Blackburn said:

It launches around the same speed as the CEO. 

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]

Will your A321neo have the Pratt & Whitiney and CFM-LEAP engines?

[Norman Blackburn]

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]

Do you plan to launch the entire a320ceo and neo family

[Rodrigo Andres Jipoulou Saez]

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

[riccardo74]

Hi, I'd like to purchase A321 neo for FS2020, does it have the panel state save feature?


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[Norman Blackburn]

Just now, riccardo74 said:

Hi, I'd like to purchase A321 neo for FS2020, does it have the panel state save feature?

Hi Riccardo,

It certainly does.

[riccardo74]

Great news! This is a big lack on Fenix and a must have feature I appreciate very much like on all PMDG, specially on 777 for long haul flights.


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[Norman Blackburn]

We also have a great tool called Jump Ahead.   

You know those times when your other half tells you of plans in 4 hours so you start a flight, only for them to say shortly after take off that its now 3 hours.  At any stage - be that in the climb or cruise - or even descent, you can choose a way point somewhere in the future and teleport there instantly.  You can even decide to have keep or use the fuel you would have done.  Want to be higher or lower? Again, no problems.

Get to land and still have time to get ready for whatever they have planned.  

[JONATHAN DE BOSCATO]

56 minutes ago, Norman Blackburn said:

Olá Riccardo,

Com certeza que sim.

How do I save? I've never been able to do it in either CEO or NEO, so I use the default one that comes with it. What's the way to save?

[riccardo74]

I suppose you can save a flight via MSFS2020 menu  and then reload it? is it correct?

[Norman Blackburn]

Thats correct Riccardo.

[riccardo74]

Great! this is a must have feature!


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[Phillip Tengg]

As a happy owner of the P3D A320, I can't browse the MSFS forums. But I am only 3 questions away from buying the MSFS  

1. Can the EFB be displayed on an external tablet? (like it can be done with the mCDU in P3D)
2. Can the mCDU be displayed on an external tablet?
3. Does the bus support WINWING products, like mCDU, FCU, ...?

if any no: Is it planned for future updates?

Thank you very much!

[Sabine Meier]

13 minutes ago, Phillip Tengg said:

As a happy owner of the P3D A320, I can't browse the MSFS forums. But I am only 3 questions away from buying the MSFS  

1. Can the EFB be displayed on an external tablet? (like it can be done with the mCDU in P3D)
2. Can the mCDU be displayed on an external tablet?
3. Does the bus support WINWING products, like mCDU, FCU, ...?

if any no: Is it planned for future updates?

Thank you very much!

To the first two yes on all msfs products. The third I believe so but don’t use it myself.

[Matt Crick]

45 minutes ago, Phillip Tengg said:

Does the bus support WINWING products

The answer to this is also a "yes"

[Phillip Tengg]

Thank you for these good news! 

One last question about the EFB on external tablet (Android in my case): How is this provided? Is this a native feature to use the EFB on an external tablet, or is it done by using some remote screen software? Thank you!

[Norman Blackburn]

Hi Phillip,

Simply open up your browser, type in the IP address of your FS machine - with a port number and a page, and you are in.  Exactly the same as with your existing version.

[riccardo74]

On 6/30/2025 at 3:02 PM, Norman Blackburn said:

We also have a great tool called Jump Ahead.   

You know those times when your other half tells you of plans in 4 hours so you start a flight, only for them to say shortly after take off that its now 3 hours.  At any stage - be that in the climb or cruise - or even descent, you can choose a way point somewhere in the future and teleport there instantly.  You can even decide to have keep or use the fuel you would have done.  Want to be higher or lower? Again, no problems.

Get to land and still have time to get ready for whatever they have planned.  

Hi Norman, I'd like to purchase the A321 Neo, the save and resume flight function works even in MSFS2024 or only 2020?

Thanks so much for reply,

Ric

 

[Norman Blackburn]

Both Sims Support Save and resume. 

[riccardo74]

Great feature! thanks so much!

[Hajo Horst]

On 7/25/2025 at 12:35 AM, Norman Blackburn said:

Both Sims Support Save and resume. 

Hi Norman, 

I cannot find a way to save a custom panel state in MSFS 2024 or in the MCDU.
Only in MSFS 2020 saving a situation is possible.

Can you please tell how it is possible in MSFS 2024 ???

Regards
Hajo

[Hasan Günenç]

I asked the same thing but I got no response since then. Could you please inform us ? ( I’m not talking about mcdu state save feature because it does not save the systems just some of the cocpit switches. When I choose save default state everything is refreshed such as mcdu and only some switches remains same.