Airbus A330 AutoLand Tutorial in FlightGear (Real Time Recording)

Doing one of those very smooth automatic landing in the A330-200 in FlightGear, and explaining how it's done. Get the A330 here:
theomegahangar....
(Click "Download master Source" for the latest version)
This should also work with the A330-300 and A320neo series in FlightGear.
Full A330 autopilot HowTo coming soon!
---Software used to make this video---
FlightGear 2.10
ScreenFlow
Final Cut Pro X
and a web browser to upload the video, etc etc...
---Hardware used to make this video---
iMac 21.5", mid-2011, with:
- 2,5 GHz Intel Core i5 processor
- 8 GB DDR3 RAM
- AMD Radeon HD 670 M 512 MB
Behringer B1 microphone
Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 interface/preamp

[@XpertPilotFSX]

It's sad that he's not uploading vids anymore

[@tegjwokjohn1839]

Yeah 😔 I wish he would start uploading again. His vids are very helpful

[@manubhas1828]

Tegjwok John what?

[@leschantiersvarois7753]

Yes flight gears is a good game but no famous

[@shamiav]

my personal review about this video is that this is the best cockpit autopilot and autolanding tutorial I've seen till now. it will give me good help in my easa b2 exam just a month a head . thanks u for that

[@osjcag]

It does sometimes, especially with AI Traffic enabled. I land at EHAM in my A330 Engine Failure real time recording, in case you're curious.

[@osjcag]

Great to hear that! Happy auto-flying :)

[@osjcag]

I get this question pretty much every day now, so I guess it would be only fair to finally make a video about that soon :)

[@osjcag]

There's been more people saying I do too many videos with planes from the Omega Hangar. But there's also even more people who request tutorials for those planes. Autoland on the A330 for example; lots of requests for that. I try to pick great aircraft for my videos, both based on my opinion and based on the community's opinion. Omega Hangar planes seem to be popular, but if you check out some of my latest videos, you can see I've been using other planes as well. I hope that explains it a bit!

[@osjcag]

I kind of forgot about that in this video. Autobrakes are useful, however they're not required. As you can see, some thrust reverse and a little bit of wheel braking can easily stop you on a long runway like this ;)

[@osjcag]

Awesome :) Always great to read comments like that! Thanks for the feedback.

[@osjcag]

No problem! I think the url did change lately; Google just needs some time to catch up sometimes.

[@Thedogbond]

The A330 can change the altimeter setting from hectopascals to inches of mercury. You scroll on the base of the wheel.

[@osjcag]

I do! My accent makes it quite obvious sometimes. Glad you enjoyed the video :)

[@ZiggyStardust97]

Hi amazing video as usual... for the version of the plane: -203 works with GE engines, -223 with P&W, -243 with RR... this is for all type of airliners, for example, with the A330 "-203", number 2 is for the version of the aircraft (-200), the second number is for the engine industry code (0 for GE), and the third number is for the engine model (in this case number 3 is for "GE CF6-80E1" engine)... hope you've understood :)

[@osjcag]

Ah thanks! I wondered why the plane was still flying ~145 knots. And thanks for the ground spoilers :)

[@theserialinventor]

Hehe, it was actually flying at 142 kts I think. When the ACT MODE is MANAGED (AUTO), the FMGC calculates the best approach and flare speed on the spot depending on the reactions it's getting. The 145 and 125 are just default for MANAGED (PERF)

[@ZiggyStardust97]

thanks to you for all your videos, they help me so much: they're so easy understanding and so beautiful!

[@osjcag]

Who knows ;) I bet he enjoyed that smooth autoland! Also, about the hangar; have you tried the link in this video's description?

[@triradial]

Another great video. I also found the one on the Boeing 777 ILS and Autoland (25:19) very helpful.

[@osjcag]

Ah that's cool to know! Thanks for the info :)

[@osjcag]

I see many people have problems with that. So I will do that soon!

[@pommesschranke2]

press v or V to cycle thou views. ctrl-v to jump back to pilot view. takeoff depends on plane. usually: (auto)start the engine }}}s , some flaps. shift-B to release the parking brake and 90% throttle

[@ThanasisIoannidis]

So I eventualy managed to semi-autoland the plane. All worked well except horizontal alignment. Whenever I press the "LOC" button the plane gets destabilized and swings left and right. I had to unpress LOC, and only press APPR to intercept the glideslope. Then, with AP on, I was manually adjusting the heading 1 to 3 degrees to left and right so that the plane gets aligned to the runway. Doing it this way, I managed a very soft and precise landing...

[@osjcag]

If only I had the time, I'd give all of you personal FlightGear training :p I do my best by making videos like this; please check out FlightGear HowTo #8 for the basic controls you need and search for other FlightGear tutorials to get you off the ground :) I learned by trial and error as well!

[@osjcag]

Does that work in FlightGear? Haven't yet figured it out :/

[@WombatDakk]

Actually a simple google search of "A330" takes you to the wiki, as well as the manufacturer, where it states that the numbers to refer to different engines. The 243 uses a RR engine, for instance.

[@MJKarkoska]

Autopilot 2, always watching and judging.

[@theserialinventor]

Btw, I really hope Thorsten looks into NOT disabling lightmaps when atmospheric scattering is enabled. That's what causes the weird color effects on the fuselage.

[@theserialinventor]

Nice tutorial but a few points you could consider: 1. The approach perf changes you made will only take effect if you switch ACT MODE to MANAGED (PERF) 2. This isn't required but you could use CTRL+S to Arm ground spoilers :) As for the weird water effect, I have no idea what's going on, others have seen this issue too but I don't seem to be able to replicate it. Cheers!

[@pommesschranke2]

mouseclick to cycle through the modes. when in view mode then use the scrollwheel

[@rahmeo57506]

i love all of your video Flight gear

[@TrisianFG]

Hey mate how comes i have learnt all the tuts u do beofre and u do only those i learnt ? BTW great tutorial cheers :D

[@ericabidal9280]

Hi Oscar! First of all I would like to say you thanks for all that time that you spend making this awesomeone videos for the flightgear comunity, are really good, and all of us really apreciatte all this afford!I've been whatching most of your videos, and I would like to wish you something: Could you make please, a video showing how to install the 787-8?(when I download it, its just like a data, and has anything in common with ther planes in flightgear! Thank you, and see you soon in FG online!

[@G2000TEK]

Hello, do you live in Holland because i live in Holland in Leiden. Your videos are so cool, and if you have time please reply that you live in Holland or not. Thanks :)

[@sQmEtHiNg]

Thanks osjcag did my first Airbus landing with autoland!

[@Dcience]

Great Video!

[@dr.engineer437]

Can you explain how to install the A330, maybe in another video?

[@G2000TEK]

This video did help me a lot, thanks now i go try it :)

[@ChopsticksAngel]

Great landing!

[@sheikh678]

very nice touchdown. I want to learn playing the flight gear. where can I get help with that?

[@ffllcchh]

the numbers like 203/243/223 the numbers have nothing to do with any Engine, the last two digits are codes for Airbus about the Airline that uses the A330-200

[@gab_rii1501]

Smooth landing

[@osjcag]

Pretty much any version I believe :) flightgear -dot- org has the info.

[@jojmathe1039]

When can you buy the a330-200 and the a330-300

[@reconcs61000]

thx for the info and good landing

[@ThanasisIoannidis]

I can't seem to make it land on the autopilot. Can't make it work with the ILS. Does the airport matter? I have set the ILS frequencies of LGAV 21L. I have ILS pressed. Everything runs on autopilot (gps till approaching the airport). Then when I see the ILS indications, I press LOC, and then APPR and put heading and throttle to auto (managed?). it doesn't align with the runway... :(

[@kapitanhiko]

Great landing

[@Theslayerbudgie]

Awesome video :) lots of finnair planes at the airport:)

[@osjcag]

That's pretty handy indeed :) Thanks!

[@MrYoshua98]

hey osjcag whydoes my a330 does crazy turns when i press the loc and app button when im in the glideslope already??

[@Darrenkiller97]

Hi, i have problems with all my a/c from omegahangar. The thumbnail shows but when I open the simulator, the aircraft does not appear. Do you know how to solve it?

[@shazafadul1851]

Wow that is cool

[@HoriaArabul]

i cannot find that plane in flight gear, but the ai's have it, please help me

[@Theslayerbudgie]

I have a problem, the Heading knob, autopilot switches and auto throttle switches does not work, nothing happens when i press or scroll on them. And then i dont really understand the vertical speed.

[@maitreyasakhalkar7057]

Hey I have problems loading the a330 into flightgear can you maybe help.

[@bbr7130]

Well done!

[@MrYoshua98]

hey @osjcag why does my plane rocks when i press the localizer button

[@smarttubber123]

does eham lag on your computer? i wanna see a fly in to there and as well as kpdx and keug

[@cloudinity5393]

can you please make an ils Tutorial for the A320neo from artrix pls

[@ilkays.cercioglu6229]

YE A-380 I can not connect I ILS. What should I do?

[@rossbarrett3117]

received from insert or replace into stat cache values error when launching

[@TalksWithDirt]

Can I do a B-52H in Soviet airspace circa early 1980's?

[@jamesrender]

Great Video

[@omarkiller2012]

I am new in Flight Gear and I need some help in controlling and other things, Is there a way to contact you?

[@osjcag]

Yeah it has some buildings now!

[@c0r5e]

Plz tell me HOWDO u find the plane mods cause i know these planes are not mostly by flight gear

[@osjcag]

Well I have no idea! Glad you liked it though :)

[@luke34121]

How'd you get cabin announcements in the 330-203?

[@UAL917]

The engine is a GE CF6-8

[@atomic_typh00n66]

Why is your comment section filled with random comments like 'It does sometimes, especially with AI Traffic enabled. I land at EHAM in my A330 Engine Failure real time recording in case you're curious'??? Are you talking to yourself or something? weird lmao

[@mykola19121997]

How about arming the autobrake?

[@gagandeepjassi4414]

so cool

[@icewater865]

for what windows is flight gear

[@vladimirZalutskiy]

Oscjcag, do you use mcdu or you use route manager? answer please!!!!

[@jasonho763]

can i know to how to takeoff of this game? i try all of aircaft after take off checklist done then which button to take off? i try number 9 also cannot

[@givmi_more_w9251]

+jason ho PageUp and Down controls the throttles. Make sure your parking brake is released and your flaps are set. And of course, you should be lined up on a runway.

[@dede131278]

What is your video card?

[@thomasbaker444]

its been 5 years

[@notyepigeon239]

Butter

[@LightHZ]

Where can I download VHHH?

[@innemirna8594]

good landing

[@spears7043]

what are your rendering settings

[@jsheheme]

A330-200 means: A330

[@kwertiop1527]

+Jamil Sheheme So an A330-300 is a third times larger/stronger? Plus what is a A330-203? Why just add 3? I have a feeling the 200 is basically Airbus' way of saying A330 version 2.0 and the extra 3 is the engine type...

[@givmi_more_w9251]

+MaxRich1236 To my knowledge, the extra number is the customer code for the airline the aircraft was build for. The x-hundreds has something to do with the size of the A/C, but it's not -200 = 200 pax. Just my uneducated guess.

[@nicolaskelvin]

A330 -> Model Number 200 -> Series Number That's what I know

[@lordchimp9538]

i like your voice

[@FusionStream]

The runway will need to be wet. That is all. It need not be during a landing either.

[@dede131278]

Belo Pouso muito bom bem suave

[@stefanocarta3035]

Hi Guys... What Kind of processor and GPU should I have to run this smoothly? Thks...

[@figarosworld]

Depends on the settings. On minimum settings, I got it to run ~60fps on a 1st gen i5, ATI HD5450 and 4GB rig. On max settings, it depends on the rendering mode - ALS or Rembrandt. But I'd suggest atleast an i5 and probably ~650ti or better. I've seen it run butter smooth on either rendering mode with a 4790K + 1x R9 290. I currently run it on a laptop with an i7 4510u, 8GB RAM and a GT820M and get ~20fps with more or less maxed settings with the ALS rendering mode.

[@omgdann7805]

@@figarosworld nooo i have an i5 8265u 8th gen ,8 gb ram BUT I HAVE an Mx150 2gb... is that good enough?

[@rafaj695]

@osjcag I think FlightGear is better than X-Plane 10, I like the graphics. X-Plane 10 is realistic, but also FlightGear, I think X-Plane 10 was a disappointment to me.

[@bobplanetime8969]

Is that with a joystick or keyboard?

[@AshratAR]

no one can fly like this with a keyboard ;)

[@AshratAR]

***** so u may have done that ages ago lol

[@Valkaze111]

Joy stick m8 ;)

[@jon-ue6rf]

I wonder if hes moved over to X plane 11 yet, the graphics on this look naff......

[@Blaster5King]

the omegahangar

[@novailspoesie6097]

what airport pls ;) ?

[@beeflao]

Grammophone swing 1930 VHHH

[@lordoftheflings]

are you a real pilot?

[@josinildo]

Hello Oi Ola 707 Hallowed name yahoo beto guedes youtube nou nou nou nou cara você vai dizer você é um chato xadrez atlanta pelo menos 777 200 e aí vai encarar eu sei platão a a380

[@andrieyPL]

This graphic..... looks like late 90'

[@Captainasquared]

its a free flight sim....what do u expect?

[@figarosworld]

Well, you're not the first person to write this comment. But you must keep in mind it's not always about appearance, you know. FlightGear is a powerful and versatile simulator - even if it isn't the prettiest thing in the world.

[@1bedui]

Всё выглядит как плохой детский рисунок.

[@buddoesminecraft]

Hum weird!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@RUssianPilot757]

minecraft is weird!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@suzukihitoshi1601]

+Gate2Gate Aviation Yep....

[@PorPor.T]

worse landing and unrealistic tic panel (fuel to much when landing (mostly we will have only 2000 l left on our tank)

[@RUssianPilot757]

If this is the only Flight Simulator you have, I feel sorry for you.