Real Airbus Pilot A320 Cold And Dark Setup Tutorial: Microsoft Flight Simulator

[@fher182]

When people ask me what flying school I went... “320 SimPilot”

[@jxb_q]

lol

[@paweladamczyk4043]

Me too! Which classroom did you sit in?

[@brezelbuss9378]

@@paweladamczyk4043 KZbin

[@TheMorganTShow]

I want to say how thankful I am for this channel. The amount of depth you go in has really given me the confidence to fly the a320 on my own. I want to play as real as possible since it is unlikely that I will become a commercial pilot but with your videos, I feel that I can at least live out my dream on MSFS 2020 as close to real-life as possible. I would love to see more. Thanks again! From South Carolina!

[@quintenzappe3412]

In the cockpit preparation checklist, each menu is actually a drop down menu. If you click on it it will pull up all the steps of that checklist

[@smoothflying]

Thanks as always for the detailed and amazing video! This was helpful in trying to switch over from Boeing to Airbus.

[@320SimPilot]

You are welcome Smooth Flying as always, thanks for watching and commenting!

[@KarlH1980]

@@320SimPilot Have been meaning to ask if you have spent any time with the X-Plane A32x's? I did a flight yesterday in the Zibo 737. I don't do a lot of airliners type stuff. It was so refreshing fly that by hand compared to the FS2020 aircraft. Curious what your thoughts are.

[@hjr2000]

@@KarlH1980 320 has a lot of videos where's he's flying the X-Plane 320s

[@KarlH1980]

@@hjr2000 Cool. Still wonder what thinks of the two compared. -=Dear Santa, can I have X-Plane's flight physics in FS20' s great looking world=- ?

[@hjr2000]

@@KarlH1980 Well I think he'd be upfront about the fact that MSFS is a new product and just hasn't got the maturity that X-Plane has. For study level flying, it's X-Plane. But I expect that this will change as MSFS evolves :-)

[@nicksouthon1557]

I watched this tutorial 6 months ago to learn what I need to do to power up the A320. I just watched it again, and learned why I need to do it. Thank you for the useful and entertaining tutorials.

[@karaoke127]

3:30 Cold & dark 5:50 Battery ON 6:40 EXT PWR > coming to life 7:12 APU FIRE test

[@flyusa24]

Those graphics, it's something else. So crisp.

[@320SimPilot]

Thanks! New settings ;)

[@phillypunk91587]

Your the reason I downloaded the fly by wire mod and started trying to learn more about the a320. These videos are awesome. Thank you so much

[@hotshot4512]

So detailed! I love your videos, always great to get that notification

[@320SimPilot]

Thank you HotShot! Very kind.

[@Hyperr0209]

Thank You For This Video ! Very Detailed And Thorough and just what I needed to make MSFS a lot More Realistic ! 👍👍

[@320SimPilot]

Glad it was helpful!

[@flaps4038]

Dude, seriously crazy! I subbed at 800, and now it is 28.1k all during quarantine. Congrats 🎉

[@320SimPilot]

Thanks, I remember those days well! Thanks for supporting the channel since then Flaps 40!

[@anonuser9367]

Thanks for the great help. Would love to see a similar non-tutorial version but simulating (as much as is possible) the full flow of startup, radio / comms to crew etc right up to take off, all done by a pro!

[@320SimPilot]

Hi, thanks for watching and glad the video helped! I hope to do a video like that in the near future!

[@sheeen02]

More excellent work from you, thank you. Very informative. You have a relaxed approach to the topic which is conducive to study.

[@320SimPilot]

Thank you! Really appreciate it.

[@lineman55]

Well done video! thankyou!,, been flying the Zibo 737 and trying to transition over to the A320...very different in its own way. Appreciate learning from a pilot that actually flies this.

[@Skunks-w0rks]

ah ha! I had a strong suspicion as a controller that airbus had some sort of auto mode for their strobes, I'll sometimes notice airbus aircraft rolling down the RWY without them on then magically once the weight is off the gear they start flashin away!

[@alexspartan3842]

i love your fs a320 videos and your voice relax me so much :D it's awesome to have a real pilot prospective on his aircraft in a sim

[@320SimPilot]

Thanks a lot Alex! Glad you enjoyed it.

[@Wander_with_us]

Thank you for this amazing tutorial!

[@320SimPilot]

You are very welcome!

[@krislycett516]

defo a real pilot!! just listening to this guy it feels like im about to take off :) good work bro

[@CollectingWeekly]

The second dial for the weather dial Was clutch. I could never figure out why my weather display wasn’t showing when I did cold and dark startups.

[@geoffda]

Thank you. Great stuff as always; very informative. It should be pointed out that you missed a good chunk of the cockpit prep checklist because you didn't scroll up to the top before clicking. The glare shield group is usually what seems to be the top for me and I always have to catch myself because it isn't the start of the checklist. It is a stupid bug. Anyway, the overhead panel flow that you did when "checking for white lights" comprises many of the items that you missed in the cockpit prep checklist. IIRC, what you missed are the RMP checks. There is an item to check SEL off. In the mod, the SEL light is on, so I've been curious as to whether the checklist or the modelling is wrong--as well as what the SEL light actually means. Also, the checklist groups need to be expanded (by clicking) to see the individual checklist items. I'm assuming you knew that, but it might be worth calling out to your audience.

[@SheridanM551]

amazing sim that can still use some improvements and im sure the a320 avionics will be fully functional at some point in the future

[@goalski134]

i love this video so much and i really appreciate your time. almost all my flight sim “career” has been spent in single piston ga but i’ve decided to give this a go. this video has made everything a lot easier!

[@ahmadtheaviationlover1937]

Your explanations and your calmness in your videos is fantastic!!!’

[@320SimPilot]

Glad you like them! Thanks for watching.

[@al3xuk]

The video ive been waiting for yes yes yes.

[@320SimPilot]

Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@dominiquez5643]

Master class for mere mortals like myself! THANK YOU! One of the best not confusing convoluted video lessons I've watched!! Subscribed and will devour all the rest of your videos!!

[@der.Schtefan]

My heart always skips a beat when I see you departing or landing in Austria. After watching dozens of your videos I finally downloaded FS2020 and flybywire, and flew from Klagenfurt to Berlin. (which I do on my return of visiting my family, usually via VIE, and a lot of delays 🤣)

[@baf_mcnab3065]

Another great video, and it's also good that now we can even get a weather report for any airport via the muckdo. Soon we can lay off those inbuilt ATC people ;)

[@320SimPilot]

Yes it's amazing the features that are arriving! Thanks for watching as always.

[@smxkcher]

Before watching, thanks for the video. I’m thinking of getting into some Airbus flight simming after following your channel.

[@320SimPilot]

Excellent, really glad the videos are enjoyable for you! Thanks for commenting and watching!

[@hpharold23]

These videos are the best! Thank you!

[@320SimPilot]

You're welcome Harold!

[@mystikalrebel]

one of the best tutorials I've ever watched

[@harrymole7230]

ABSOLUTELY AWESOME... So professional... look forward to your other videos...

[@Dmnick155]

You skipped the first part of Cockpit Preparation checklists. 21:55 You can see that you are scrolled down to bottom.

[@beescan22]

Terrific information, thanks for your time and effort in producing this video for us !

[@DigitalDubyaa]

Awesome! I was going to ask you about this in your next stream! Thank you!

[@320SimPilot]

You are very welcome Sean!

[@stephenchristopher9243]

Great tutorial many thanks..i wonder if when your doing your fire test if you press pause and then look down will the fire test light be lit..great vid looking forward to more

[@virtualrain]

Thanks for the very detailed and informative guide! Much appreciated.

[@320SimPilot]

My pleasure!

[@dhallgate]

Just brilliant. Thank you so much for doing these videos.

[@320SimPilot]

Glad you like them! You are very welcome.

[@chriscavanagh6976]

Best Vid i've seen in a while

[@320SimPilot]

Thanks Chris, glad to hear it!

[@paull502]

Another outstanding video. I somehow missed the mod when t came out but thanks to you I've got it now and it is a delight to 'fly'. Many thanks for keeping your tutorials so clear and concise.

[@Nibihnova]

OooOoOoo!! Been waiting for this one!

[@320SimPilot]

I hope it was worth the wait!

[@Nibihnova]

It was!

[@killerdcx9103]

Hey mate I’m training to be a pilot for air New Zealand love your work man best videos on the internet

[@Raven236]

Thanks for Very informative tutorial. And very detailed explanation of the details and procedures.

[@320SimPilot]

You are welcome Raven, thank you!

[@bergsteiger3000]

Excellent. I like it.

[@320SimPilot]

Thank you very much!

[@user-zc9zt2vl5s]

Love your tutorial series! Could you please do more tutorials based on the different stage of flights such as takeoff, enroute, descent, approach, landing, etc? Also an ILS tutorial would be great too.

[@adidell]

He has :)

[@porlugaresondepassei]

great video man i love it. you explain so well thanks

[@320SimPilot]

Thanks Alan!

[@Krahamus]

As always smooth relaxing voice, and really well made tutorial.

[@320SimPilot]

Thank you kindly!

[@Νικοδημοςκαλογερακης]

Atpl student here, who is about to start MCC. I cannot thank you enough

[@ronloveflying]

Thanks for the explanation. Awesome!

[@FlyUK]

Thanks for a great tutorial! Certainly a little more on the checklist than my PA28 :)

[@galendezharveyjohnpadayhag29]

And now if someone will ask me how i learned those things, then i will recommend you sir! Thank you so much for this tutorials of yours.

[@320SimPilot]

Thank you Harvey!

[@galendezharveyjohnpadayhag29]

@@320SimPilot Thank you so much for making tutorials Sir! My dream job is to be a pilot like you Sir. And by your videos, it gives me ideas and more details and always motivates me and inspires me more to be one, just like you sir as being a pilot. Thank you so much! Don't stop making useful vids like this Sir!

[@richardsuttill54]

Thank you for an excellent well prepared and clear briefing.

[@pratika9441]

Wow! Amazing work. Very informative. Thank you.

[@RicardoSantos-zh5uz]

Great video. Precious for a newbie as I am. Thanks, mate.

[@michaellochner9145]

Hey 320 sim, honestly refreshing on so many levels for me understanding the airbus. Obviously not for real world use :). One of my major issues with proper loading and approach config/execution is an RNAV approach. Innsbruck is a perfect example where RNP is the victor in many descent and approach profiles as to the high and precipitous terrain. Is there any way you could make a video on RNAV arrivals to an RNAV approach transition? As I stated in a previous comment, the embraer I fly here in the states has an extendable line off the final approach course, which lets me “clean up” and then engage approach mode later. Now, in the airbus it isn’t a big deal on an ILS because when you’re on vector you can just activate approach, but let’s say we are vectored off an arrival to an RNAV approach, or for that matter, a feeder routed to an approach from a STAR, how do we activate the approach mode itself? Still wondering and it would be great for me to understand so I can fly into more unique airports like Innsbruck or even KDCA without having to disconnect everything because it “isn’t doing what I want.” Thanks man and I enjoy the heck out of your vids!

[@henrikolsen5]

Great content! Is there also info on proper shutdown procedure for the 320?

[@320SimPilot]

Thanks Henrik! I have not actually made a shutdown video, I will consider this for the future!

[@oliveman2802]

Love the video, it helps out a lot. Have you made a cold and dark setup tutorial for the B747?

[@marceldupre2454]

As I am sure you are aware, the latest USA World Update has completely screwed the NX mod, and the A320. We are all waiting for the great guys at FBW to fix it. Great work from them; a great pity that every update from Asobo trashes their work. Great video by the way, as always...I almost got everything correct, though I didn't realise the pitot heat was automatic.

[@320SimPilot]

Thanks for watching Marcel! Yes they do great work updating it so fast and have added so many features. Glad you enjoyed the video!

[@fssim6825]

Quality content. Very good

[@320SimPilot]

Much appreciated Shark!

[@taffman1]

Great instructional video, very useful, found that there is a lot more to tick now then shown in your film, but MS have since updated Flight Sim several times so that would likely be the reason. Just a quick edit, in what order would you suggest to watch your excellent instructional films, from cold start at a parking bay/gate to engine shut off at the destination airport. Thank you.

[@richarddavidjackshunter5306]

Your videos have been very helpful. Thanks!!!

[@ukrje]

realy cool and informative video :D sadly, you kinda made an "overlook" error, on the Cockpit Preparation Checklist - You did not realised that you where scrolled all the way down to the bottom, so you missed the first half. Which isn´t that much of a problem thou, because apart from individual MCDU pages(which you covered partly in a seperate video) it only starts the ADIRS and get´s you the IFR clearence. What i would have wished for, would have been to see an more indepth explanation of the Pedestral, incl. how to work the Radio, Weather Radar and Transponder.

[@ederss7]

It'd be nice if the cockpit switches and buttons started in random positions, so it'd make sense having to go through the preliminary cockpit checklist, or it could simply save the position of them from the last time the aircraft was used by the player.

[@320SimPilot]

This would be a fun feature certainly! Thanks for watching.

[@paulvanderhaegen761]

very wel done this is a confirmation that i get it right

[@320SimPilot]

Excellent, thank you!

[@FreedomTrooper89]

Thank you sooo much, I just downloaded the mod due to watching some of your vids, jumped into the aircraft to do a flight and found out, the mod did more then I thought lol. Great job, Very easy to follow and comprehensive. Also quick question, are you using the Developer version of the mod or the stable one, I noticed for me when I try to change the LDG Elev Auto, it shows up as inop in my game but in yours it works.

[@320SimPilot]

Hi, thanks for your kind words, really pleased to hear you enjoyed the video! I was using an unstable mod version for this video. The downside is sometimes things so I make sure to keep updating regularly!

[@thomasgkman]

Hey there, I've been binge watching your videos because they are so well done and helpful. Question: I don't quite understand the relationship between batteries+external power+APU and therefore don't have a full grasp of when to do what. Could you explain it briefly?

[@320SimPilot]

Hi Thomas, thanks for watching! Quite a complicated question but I'll try a very simple answer which will skip a few things! Batteries power just a very few basic and essential systems if needed. Normally the system is powered by engine electrical generators. If not using the engines the APU can supply electrical power instead (on the ground when parked). However the APU burns fuel and makes noise so a GPU can be used instead to supply the electrical system when parked as it is usually quieter and uses less fuel. I hope this helps!

[@thomasgkman]

@@320SimPilot okay I think I understand... So basically you use the batteries to get minimal systems up and the APU started, then use the APU until push and start?

[@ryanperreault4066]

I got a problem. The checklist, you have a huge selection. Whereas MY checklist only has the small three things, Before Starting Engine, Starting Engine, and After Starting Engine. What am I missing? And I downloaded that A32NX mod.

[@correiaMedeiros]

Brilliant! Thank you!

[@brentconner5634]

320 SP thank for your instructions on starting up cold on dark in a320. My question is why do you show the overhead instruments on an angle rather than in the center which helps alot where one can see the buttons that are being clicked or turned on? Also you don't always zoom in so that viewers like me can see where your going. Yes i realise this video was made 2 years ago

[@Rob-di6sv]

Possibly a stupid question but does MSFS give you a map of where and what all the buttons and switches are? These videos are brilliant but could feel a bit overwhelming trying to play the game and not having a clue what buttons do etc.

[@johnmaguire2185]

I do not know how up to date this is. It looks good on the surface. a320dp.com/A320_DP/nav-autoflight/sys-13.3.24.html

[@320SimPilot]

If you have the mod installed and you click on the little eye logo next to each item it will highlight the switch in the cockpit! Thanks for watching.

[@virt_ual]

The T.O CONFIG warning is a warning to say your flaps are not in the correct position (I think) happens to me in Flight Gear.

[@daveslow84]

Absolutely amazing content! Thank you so much :)

[@lillegizmo]

It would be kinda fun to see what would happen IRL if the gear-leaver was in the "up" position at startup. 😅 Is there no pressure-mechanism in the landing gear that prevents the landing gear for folding up when on ground?

[@AvnishPandya]

Thank you so much! The video was very helpful :)

[@320SimPilot]

You are welcome! Thanks for watching.

[@PhiZMUSIC]

First of all thank you for your great videos. Made by a real A320 pilot it's top! Question: why starting the APU so early since we have the external power available. The engine start (which needs the APU) will come later in the process. Are we not wasting fuel for nothing?

[@320SimPilot]

You are very welcome! Using the APU is sometimes required for airconditioning so in hot places or if you need the ventilation then it may be turned on relatively early. But if not then you are absolutely right, we often turn it on much closer to engine start. Thanks for watching!

[@paull123]

Wow so informative. Great tutorial.

[@320SimPilot]

Glad it was helpful Paul! Thanks for watching!

[@migueljorgefurtado]

Really like your videos, thank you for taking the time to do them! If it's not to much trouble, could you show how would the weight distribution be in an almost sold out flight and a 50% passenger capacity? Thank you in advance

[@teragrammi]

I'm new here and am really enjoying your work. My query is which sim do you prefer xplane or ms? Cheers and stay safe. Don, Australia

[@320SimPilot]

H i Don, I enjoy both for different purposes. For full airliner experience the X Plane Add Ons are more mature but also more expensive! The scenery and weather in MSFS is stunning especially for sight seeing. The Flybywire mod is improving rapidly though! Thanks for watching and for your kind words.

[@JamieHutchinsonTechUK]

Hey, loving the videos.. just out of curiousity.. what would happen (apart from probably getting sacked), if you were to lift the landing gear/wheels whilst the plane is stationary/on ground? Would it just beep at you and say no, or would the plane kinda pancake onto it's hull(?)

[@upperhemisphere]

Can you do a video on cold weather operations? Love the content✨

[@giannidisumma2948]

already has one on the anti ice systems :)

[@flyusa24]

I'd love to see a Christmas themed cold weather ops

[@320SimPilot]

Great suggestion! For now I have this one: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hWKaYZmYqLqHnbc

[@Nicomurgia]

Thank you for all your very informative videos. I have been watching a lot of your videos lately and learned a lot of things about the A320. I would like to ask you something about the APU. I noticed that in some airports like LFPG or LFPO you are not allowed to turn on the APU until 10 minutes before departure from the gate. So how would you do in real life? In the simulator, I keep the external power on, I do my cockpit preparation checklist, set my FMGS, and 15 minutes before departure, I contact the tower to get the clairance and only after that I start the APU and turn on the APU bleed. Is that how you would do in reality?

[@kall622]

Great vid thanks. I am currently using FSX and ready to upgrade I see you use both Flight Simulator 2020 and Xplane 11 which do you recommend?

[@sjmunoz]

Great video ! its absolutely going in my favourites i have a question, are there any 2d panels in FS2020 as FSX has ?

[@thessalonician]

Thanks, very nice video. Is there any way to have the IRS aligned instantly? Is there any way to modify the required time? Thanks.

[@DeadSTK1224]

Yes u can. Option is in the mcdu.

[@320SimPilot]

Not in the real aircraft, although in most simulators it is possible. As Terry says, maybe through the MCDU! If not hopefully this feature will be added soon. Thanks for watching!

[@thessalonician]

@@320SimPilot Cheers, yes I'm talking only for the sim.

[@noiserrr]

if you put them to align immediately as you start batteries and external power it probably won't be that long of a wait once you've configured everything else needed.

[@steffan632]

Hi, Thank you for your superb content. I have been totally enthralled by the A320Nx mod since getting MSFS on game pass. I have spent the last few months learning how to fly this aircraft, having flown primarily the Zibo 738. It is great to hear what a IRL Airbus pilot thinks of just how realistic and close to the real aircraft the mod is. I would like to know your thoughts on when selecting ground power avail, does the real aircraft make just as much noise when powering up the avionics and the fans. It seems a little loud. dont get me wrong it is rather immersive to see the aircraft come to life from cold and dark. Is this the latest dev build? I cant wait to see how sim brief gets integrated into the ATSU. Thanks again for your time making these great tutorials for us virtual A320 pilots.

[@320SimPilot]

Hi Steffan, thanks for watching and you are very welcome for the video. The aircraft does indeed make a lot of noise when powering up. The sound of the avionics cooling, fans and other systems are surprisingly loud even when sat on the ground. It is mostly noise of air rushing around being used to keep the screens and computers cool!

[@steffan632]

@@320SimPilot Thanks for your reply. I've just purchased Toliss A321 after being somewhat frustrated with MSFS20 AP issue after the last update. I'll be watching more of your Toliss A321 video tutorials. In your opinion how do you rate the Toliss A321 compared to thr real world aircraft. Is it a study level sim in terms of system functionality? Thanks again for taking the time to post such great content.

[@MartijnDensen]

Could you also make a video, on when to use what flap setting? im using them all the time to early, is there a rule of thumb that i can use?

[@320SimPilot]

Hi, are you talking about on approach or takeoff?

[@Robin-bk2lm]

I did not get the click-click-click before the fire test. I also had to open the Fire Test button cover before it would test. I wonder if these slight differences are due to different installs and updates. Today is a week since the last update that happened just as you posted this. I installed from the store. Thanks otherwise - really great video. I tried this on both the neo and the NX.

[@dancer_khloe8300]

amazing video, thank you

[@lgvdbroek]

It's actually strange that the parking brake is set after starting the APU. The thrust of the APU is minimal, but I would find it more logical to start with the parking brake. Don't you think so?

[@Hyperr0209]

What was the shortcut to enable to pop out display ?

[@fsce8599]

right alt + click on the flight display

[@zenithalravage]

@@fsce8599 how do you get it borderless like in this video? Mine have Windows borders.

[@TopgunB]

Ctrl 8 gives a better view of overhead panel!

[@zpirateko2129]

On your tutorial it just had EDUPO and you put in an airway but for me my equivalent of your EDUPO on my flightplan wasn't there and i couldn't get it there no matter what i tried and i kept having to put in a transition after my departure that was not on my simbrief flight plan

[@th3aviationguy]

Great video! Can you explain how to do the tcas?

[@smashedlegends]

Hi! My seatbelt and no smoking switchs don´t work (are not active) on my airplane. Any help? Thank you!

[@Sams911]

you didn't do the fire tests correctly... you must cancel the fire test CRC with the Master Warning button first before releasing the test switch.

[@sabinhong0307]

If you have the landing gear lever up and power on the aircraft, will the airplane like flop onto the ground? haha surely there is a thing to stop that no? just curious

[@karlos417]

Any reading material you can recommend as well as watching your videos ?

[@rhatalos1997]

As an Austrian I should really visit Innsbruck airport in real life to see if A320s actually take off from there

[@dockers5214]

You can check on a site like flight aware

[@TolisTheReal]

how you have the full checklist ???????/

[@naterisawesome1]

That's what I wanna know!!! My checklist only has 3 options

[@crimsonx8236]

You have the normal a320 he has the fly by wire one

[@typhoonul985]

good morning, a question, where are the flood lights on the 320? I ask you because I use the vr and at night I do not see anything in the cabin, thanks in advance for the answer

[@panacea407]

This is a very helpful tutorial. I’m perplexed at how all of the switches, buttons, etc. in your cockpit are operable, when many in my cockpit (A320Neo) show as “inoperable” when I attempt to engage them. Wonder if I’ve missed an update or set-up procedure. Also, how are you able to have your camera so free-flowing throughout the cockpit? Thanks!

[@budguy21]

He is using an addon aircraft, A32NX from flybywire, NOT the default version that comes with FS.