Airbus A400M | First Look/Start Up | MSFS 2024

[@StevesSimStation]

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[@adamwaterhouse7412]

Oh cool, the nosewheel steering is correctly modeled for a change! Yeah, IRL, rudder only moves the nosewheel enough to "lane change," but not a full on turn. This keeps the plane centered and functions as a safety during takeoff/landing, as crosswind ops frequently require use of rudder. For NWS, you would use a whole separate tiller, which is what those +/- 5 degree buttons rep.

[@jefffontaine3263]

So freaking cool it’s the same plane and with that livery that Tom Cruise hung from when filming the most recent Mission Impossible movie out already

[@AlphaIOmega]

I hopped on youtube today to check your page to see if you had any A400M content. Crazy timing. Really good content man, keep up the great work. Really stoked I found your channel, hope to see more in depth content in the future. I did find the dev videos for the C-17 from Cold to Landing(and manuals!), and that helped a lot to learn the workflow. Still some quirks in AP setup Im not understanding, but would love to see your content with more of these types of planes maybe simplifying the process and everything.

[@StevesSimStation]

I'm glad that you found the channel and like the content. I am planning on many more videos going into the new planes in 2024.

[@PabloAviacion]

The Airbus A400M is one of the best aircraft

[@specialopssoldier1]

the A400M is flown by Royal Airforce, German Airforce, bulgarian airforce. and cant remember the other ones. but they do fly to US for training exercises.

[@StevesSimStation]

Nice i knew several European countries use them but hadn't clue they flew to the US for training missions

[@karryer1153]

French also

[@andresvalencia-motorsportn7324]

Spanish airforce too and its built in Seville, Spain. There was an accident there too that killed 2 test pilots 10 years ago when they were testing the A400

[@KevinKanji]

Belgium, France, Germany, Luxembourg, Spain, Turkey, Malaysia and the UK as far as I know were the initial militaries that use it. It’s beautiful! I am patiently waiting for issues to resolve on the Xbox Series X as I’m very excited to fly this and the H225 Super Puma helicopter.

[@daijirokatoh3769]

And Kazakhstan now ​@@KevinKanji

[@chrislewis8714]

A400M is a midway point between the Hercules and the C17. Makes it a rather attractive proposition for smaller nations with more limited budgets.

[@StevesSimStation]

Thats a good analysis of this aircraft and wish I would have thought about it in that way.

[@SkoobSim]

What a beaut of a plane!

[@StevesSimStation]

Yes she is

[@bucy21]

C-17 was originally designed and developed by McDonnell Douglas before moving to Boeing after the two companies merged in 1997.

[@StevesSimStation]

Thank you for the clarification

[@desireebridges900]

It got pulled because it had no cockpit and it was captain sim who offered it

[@scootermason2746]

Sim market has a msfs2020 version just got updated October 2024. Haven’t checked it out yet

[@StevesSimStation]

Ooo nice

[@PlaneSpottingJakarta]

Amazing👍👍

[@goose9310]

The US Army conducted their first A400M HIRAIN operations this July!

[@StevesSimStation]

Thats cool!

[@ryannash2536]

The Airbus A400M Cargo Plane That's So Cool 🛫👍🏻😉

[@StevesSimStation]

Yea, its a pretty cool plane!

[@liampereira4778]

14:15 did you put the beacon lights on? maby thats why the people didnt move.

[@StevesSimStation]

Ooooo I'm not sure

[@ParZIVal19D]

Great video brother.

[@StevesSimStation]

Appreciate it!

[@petebray3998]

I can’t even fly it! Just freezes before I start the actual flight on Xbox . Think il be sticking with DCS.

[@StevesSimStation]

Thats unfortunate I would give MSFS2024 a bit more time to sort things out. Xbox side Ive heard there are more issues than on PC

[@ebhustln707]

same it jus crashes my xbox

[@balo1846]

too

[@ac_junior72]

SAME. I tried 4 times last night, it totally freezes up the entire sim! Simply doesn't work. Also my favorite plane, F-18 in free flight, NO control at all now after the update a few days ago.

[@AgentX308]

Can you please upload a video on how to Use the autopilot? For example from KXTA to CYYT on the A400M?

[@StevesSimStation]

I'll see what I can do

[@AgentX308]

Btw TCAS is by the FO leg by under that lump

[@AgentX308]

Thank you @StevesSimStation idk how to use the FMC & all that stuff for the autopilot

[@AgentX308]

@ also didn’t know you were a vet thank you for you’re service!

[@StevesSimStation]

It was my pleasure to serve

[@mrmisterno1]

8:30, how do you move from the cockpit seat to the rest of the plane?

[@StevesSimStation]

Least on my keyboard on my computer you use Shift and the ASWD keys to move around. That's my setup on my keybaord

[@daijirokatoh3769]

​@@StevesSimStationthere are a couple of extra rooms under the stairs as well

[@sparkyplug28]

A400m is not in any way a copy of the C-17 it’s much smaller in fact the Royal Air Force fly both it was in fact designed to replace the c-130

[@StevesSimStation]

Ok fair... the shape and design looks close to a C-17 if you think about it though

[@judah506]

@@StevesSimStationyeah there *might* be a reason many airlifters are high winged with a t tail

[@Y3SCYMRU]

That does make a lot of sense though.

[@georgefaulk2528]

Simbrief load works.

[@StevesSimStation]

Good to know thank you

[@TriJetSimPilot]

On my velocity one on MSFS 20 and 24 I can’t get it to recognize throttles, have you had any issues, works fine in Xplane .

[@StevesSimStation]

I haven't had any issues where it won't recognize the axis for the throttle. I know I have to remap everything for the VelocityOne Flightstick because nothing is matching up like I thought it would

[@Helmimeg]

i have spend a night searching for tcas but it still in STBY mode :(

[@StevesSimStation]

Im not sure Ill have to look myself

[@rustyed7260]

Great video spent 2 hours trying to get the game to even let me load into the cockpit of the a400 eventually did it then the game crashed. For the 8 th time so hopefully they will eventually come out with some fixes😂🙄

[@StevesSimStation]

Thank you for your compliment on the video. Im sure Microsoft will be launching many updates to the Sim, especially if they wanna keep ppl

[@bassgaming1811]

When you are trying to align your irs and adr, I usually select data then airport on my flight computer first using the airport’s ICAO. After that I put in all my mass and balance info in using the efb. Select the Perfs page and press on T.O. Computation and then insert the computated values. After that you should be good, you could also put in your desired flight plan if you have one.

[@StevesSimStation]

Thank you for the detailed steps. I will definitely try that.

[@bassgaming1811]

@ of course, also I hope that cold isn’t too bad!

[@clownyproductions4744]

Hey great video, have you tried the fa18 in the new sim because for some reason when I start it from cold and dark I can’t get the avionics to work. Any chance you could do a video on it please?

[@StevesSimStation]

I have not tried the F-18 yet. I plan on doing a video on it though

[@clownyproductions4744]

@ thanks I really appreciate it!

[@alfredjr2k556]

Steve? This A400 still in my country Malaysia.

[@StevesSimStation]

Nice!!

[@MeatBallJunior]

good vid, have you had any issues of any planes not having sound?

[@StevesSimStation]

Few times but I would either restart the flight or the sim and fixes it for a bit

[@dancinggorilla7]

I’ve never been able to fly it, keeps crashing when I choose it

[@StevesSimStation]

Hopefully you can fly it soon

[@markmalloy3438]

Nice video! Question, does the 160 airports that come with the game are the real airports, and you do not have to purchase them. Also, how can I find out which airports come with the game?

[@StevesSimStation]

They are real airports and Im not sure where the list is off hand I would have to look it up

[@markmalloy3438]

@StevesSimStation copy

[@janusz4156]

15 years of A400M in 2024.

[@VHub.]

Is it a default plane?

[@StevesSimStation]

@VHub. I believe it's part of the Premium Deluxe version

[@Alex11676]

Good video! However, I am stuck at 800 RPM even if I am at full throttle… Does anyone no why?

[@StevesSimStation]

I ran into that issue. Even though you remove the chokes on the outside walk around you still need to go into the EFB and remove the chokes there... that fixed it for me

[@Alex11676]

⁠@@StevesSimStationThanks I will check that.

[@StevesSimStation]

You're welcome

[@TriJetSimPilot]

This is main reason I got 24 but it’s been very buggy for me 😢

[@StevesSimStation]

Given time it will get better

[@TriJetSimPilot]

@@StevesSimStation also I’m a trucker so I’m only getting 30-50 mbps connection lol When I get home I can probably get a lot better performance from 24

[@TriJetSimPilot]

@@StevesSimStationmake sure on A400 you turn on realistic nose steer in the EFB that’s why it’s not turning

[@StevesSimStation]

@TriJetSimPilot that is probably a big factor

[@christianmarleton1333]

What kind of set up do you have?

[@StevesSimStation]

Nothing special just a Trutlebeah VelocityOne Flightstick

[@christianmarleton1333]

@StevesSimStation I'm sorry. I meant pc

[@cornishrailproductions]

I tried to fly this and it just froze as soon as I loaded into the map.

[@StevesSimStation]

@@cornishrailproductions xbox or PC?

[@cornishrailproductions]

@@StevesSimStationXbox and looking at the comments it’s to be expected.

[@StevesSimStation]

@thecornishsteamtrain123 xbox has been having issues

[@AgentX308]

MSFS 2024 is great but I’m at the point where I’m not playing to until it gets a update or something cuz it’s broken af

[@StevesSimStation]

I haven't had any major issues but it does need some patches

[@AgentX308]

Hey could you make a video on how to use the autopilot on the A400M including on using the FMC & making waypoints? Like how to go from KXTA to CYYT?

[@smirkyglint5437]

10:10 i really hate that you cant remove that i wish i could

[@StevesSimStation]

@smirkyglint5437 100% agree should be able to but hopefully in a future update we can

[@smirkyglint5437]

Yeah hope so too

[@Faye-9896]

Soooo uhhh... Is this fixed now? Or does it still freeze and crash your game every time.

[@StevesSimStation]

I have yet to experience a crash or a freeze last few days its been flawless for me... I use flawless loosely lol still some minor glitches

[@Justin_SVT]

I've only crashed once using the A400 but my buddy, who has a much better PC than me, gets constant crashes. There's also this bug with AP that will lock out your controls entirely even when you manually override.

[@StevesSimStation]

Very unusual how everyone is getting so many different results with this sim... not a consistent bug or glitch happen but instead random. Because I havent experienced anything like that.

[@Justin_SVT]

@@StevesSimStation Never really seen anything like it. Hopefully with the next few patches they start to fix this stuff.

[@StevesSimStation]

@@Justin_SVT They already announced 2 new patches ones next week and then week after

[@animaxima8302]

no checklists?

[@Itswelshy86]

There are electronic checklist built into the fmc

[@StevesSimStation]

The checklist is there in the MSFS2024 version of the EFB. I just shortened the process and did some short cuts

[@FlorenceChege-o6f]

I like it 21:06

[@StevesSimStation]

I'm glad you like!

[@JasonArter]

No jump seat is comfortable.

[@lincoln537]

Ok subscribed :D

[@StevesSimStation]

@@lincoln537 thank you!

[@Y3SCYMRU]

I love the A400M sadly it crashes the game on the Series S, fingers crossed its patched soon same with the Beluga Transporter aircraft as well.

[@StevesSimStation]

Yea seems console has gotten the worst end of things

[@randyorton6198]

This plane don't work on xbox yet. Freezes on on the runway

[@StevesSimStation]

Been hearing a lot of console users are having issues

[@randyorton6198]

@StevesSimStation and the controls are a nightmare. Why just why couldn't we have the same controls in 2024 😭

[@StevesSimStation]

Im not sure if its the same for Xbox but on PC you can revert controls back to 2020 in the settings

[@randyorton6198]

@@StevesSimStation I hope it will be possible for hst on Xbox too

[@margaretschear1264]

I can't even fly it all it does is freeze everytime

[@StevesSimStation]

Been hearing that ppl are having issues with the A400M

[@WWXspartan058]

Very disappointing you can't load the cargo bay like the C-17. Lazy on ini builds part considering like every cargo plane in the sim can do it.

[@StevesSimStation]

@@WWXspartan058 maybe down the road

[@XLhorizons]

Am i the only one with no bugs on console

[@StevesSimStation]

Count your blessings then and knock on wood

[@Keysersausage]

I really love aircraft that don't look like they should be able to get in the air, just a weird fetish I guess :)

[@StevesSimStation]

Planes like this are a great marvel to look at. The engineering it takes is mind blowing

[@MrHaaspaul]

MSFS 2024 SUCKS !!! Give me the 2020 version……much, much better on Xbox ! ( I know it’s early but I’m NOT waiting years for it to get polished ! ).

[@definitively_not_me]

Why are you watching the video then

[@bassgaming1811]

@@definitively_not_melol

[@StevesSimStation]

Xbox is having a rough go with with 2024 and seems PC isnt as bad but still far from perfect. In time things will get better. Hopefully sooner rather than later.

[@-Kal-]

For my uses: PC, VR, helicopters, I've had an OK experience so far. I had the 97% bug once and queues on day 1 like everyone else but it was smooth sailing after that, fingers crossed. It's a shame that a game that works on day 1 is becoming a thing of the past though.

[@StevesSimStation]

Im in the same boat. Day 1 I was in the 97% club but since day 1 Ive been perfectly fine.

[@christopherhumphreys7052]

Airbus copied and updated the old Short Belfast with the A400M

[@jamesking2200]

The product is half baked !! VNAV does not work consistently and neither does flying an ILS approach. Very disappointing!!!

[@StevesSimStation]

ILS isnt any fun lol hand landing is so much better lol

[@jacquesdemolay2699]

d'you have any issues with Europeans ? well, just check your ancestry cousin.

[@bardo538]

you talk like trump

[@StevesSimStation]

Thank you for the kind words

[@danielh1708]

Gear retraction in the real aircraft is nowhere near that slow...its just modeled horribly....like MSFS 2024 is overall.

[@StevesSimStation]

Updates... it will need updates and Im sure Microsoft was scrambling to put them together

[@danielh1708]

@@StevesSimStation 2024 is literally 2020 with some lipstick on it. Terrible trash.

[@AeroPressDispatch]

FS12 is not horrobly moddeled overall, for sure not everything is perfect but once the server works its better than FS11 and ince all addons are compatible its gonna be a lot of fun

[@danielh1708]

@@AeroPressDispatch Its trash. You're accepting trash. Paying for FS2020 all over again. Fact.

[@carribboy.7572]

do u have the p3 orion

[@StevesSimStation]

@carribboy.7572 no I do not I wish