The FREE A380 for MSFS: FlyByWire A380X Full Flight with a Real Airline Pilot

[@DarkSwordsman]

It seems they got the right people on the project. In my opinion, a lot of this detail isn't hard, it just takes a lot of time. Time that is usually compensated for with money. I'm pretty sure they've been working on this for at least 3 years? But with the free modeling tools of today and the mass of people involved in FBW, I am not surprised they managed something of this caliber. Not to discredit the work, but to emphasize that it's possible with community sourcing and good management, and that their work is stellar.

[@holobolo1661]

Also a credit to the teams collaboration and communication skills. Very easy for things to go sideways in a group of people without HR, behavior policies etc, especially when passions are involved. It's a credit to the team's professionalism that AFAIK there has been little to no drama.

[@strangerdanger1012]

One of the main things is that the people who worked on this project (and others) did it because they genuinely WANTED to. It wasn't some job or a work project where you have management pushing deadlines on you and in situation where $ usually has more priority. In this case, it's a free product, being worked on simply because the people that did it love what they do and had the passion for the project. Lot of the contributors did it on their off time from their real world jobs/obligations. What it really shows is what the product can be if the people working on it have true passion for it, and don't just treat it like a job or a paycheck. Prime example of that is the monstrosity that is the Aerosoft A330 CEO. Almost a million euros supposedly and look at what they released.

[@hanzala553]

100% credit goes to the team, but man fix the engines power like fenix a320 or just copy its code/files to make it look more realistic, its the only thing that needs work imo

[@holobolo1661]

@@hanzala553 dude... it's an alpha of a freeware. it's in an incredibly polished state considering. And that is not the only thing that needs work at all, but it doesn't matter. Be grateful they released an alpha or you'd still be waiting. And you can still just wait if it's not ready for your standards.

[@horrido666]

Actually, it is hard. Hard like playing a violin is hard. It might look easy, but its not. Knowing the modeling tools is considered the challenging part. They are not as user friendly as you are accustomed to.

[@TheCessnaGuy]

I used to commute on an a380 regularly. The accuracy of this FREE aircraft is absolutely uncanny, they have done an awesome job

[@null_geodesic]

You don't know much then. Half of the plane still doesn't work, including rudder and pitch trim, rudder is usually ass in MSFS but here it is downright bad, taxiing is horrible and the nose wheel has no traction, engine model is bad and there is no response to the aircraft losing engines, maintains flight. Randomly pitches up at times (runaway trim style) until it stalls. Flight director often requires restarting. The weight of it makes no difference on climb performance which is obscene, it can also takeoff without breaking a sweat while being terminally overweight. I am happy they're working on it, but we'd tear apart paid aircrafts for less.

[@otg374gaming8]

@@null_geodesic Appreciate the fact that this is firstly free, and secondly that this is in Alpha at the moment.

[@null_geodesic]

@@otg374gaming8 It is appreciated, but that's the state of it right now. Claiming otherwise is disingenuous.

[@oelph]

Fantastic video! Because of all your previous a320 videos, I was well placed to get up to speed in the a380, and knew your first video on this behemoth would not disappoint! Thank you!

[@320SimPilot]

Excellent, I'm glad to hear it! It is so similar everyone should give it a go if they can fly the A320!

[@oelph]

@@320SimPilot Can I ask about the THS FOR setting? Is it an absolute requirement or only recommended by some airlines? Does it only affect on the ground and take off, with the Airbus computers taking over once in normal law?

[@adam632]

58:25 love how the engines are wobbling with the wingflex! Amazing free product

[@320SimPilot]

Great spot, it is remarkable indeed!

[@CrashEd1664]

What a treat - so exciting to see this in the sim! Thanks for the review Capt! 👍

[@320SimPilot]

You're welcome Ed, thanks for watching!

[@Jojos25]

You're so calm and relaxed, love your videos, you're a pilot by nature. The best aviation channel by far!

[@Fm123ify]

Beautiful Aircraft, Beautiful Scenary, Beautiful Landing 🧈🧈🧈

[@stevoone342]

As a sim pilot I’ve been loving flying the king of the skies, and been learning and improving a lot and really looking forward to each flight. I am shocked this is free… this puts a lot of pay wear to shame, im looking at you aerosoft with your a330 and some others. The team at flyby wire need a massive thanks from the community, fantastic product and it ant finished yet.

[@WB-kx7jw]

I was able to get this monster powered up, get in the air and land an ILS approach just from your work on the fenix a320. Tip of the hat to you captain!

[@KnightlyTruth]

These are some of the best free planes I have ever used. Great video captain!

[@kendalley2314]

… brilliant and thank you too for going through this for us … so good to have an experienced commercial pilot taking time out to demonstrate this wonderful simulation of an iconic aeroplane while obviously having fun too👏

[@4prawns]

I really appreciate the time you put into your videos - so many great details that I would have completely overlooked on this amazing project - a absolute treat !

[@320SimPilot]

Thank you so much for continuing to watch and support the channel, I really appreciate it! Glad you enjoyed this one!

[@dougalmctavish3882]

Just the one I've been waiting for. Many thanks Captain.

[@hjr2000]

Hope we have a live stream soon ^Haden 🎉

[@320SimPilot]

Thanks Dougal! Hope you enjoyed it!

[@stomcode]

Now, this - THIS is worth the wait.

[@AndrewSanderson152]

If you’re not an instructor already, you should be. Superb tutorial with no rushing and clear explanations. Many thanks.

[@DP-xz8xr]

Wow - full credit to the FBW team, that looks awesome and if they continue to improve, fix and add to it as they have done the 320, it will be amazing. Absolutely fantastic work and kudos to all the team involved.

[@ChrisM541]

A fantastic first flight overview, cheers for this, and what a stunning job the FBW team have done on this beauty.

[@Sekuru_Dread]

Thanks for this first look which serves as a get up and go Tutorial as well. Looking forward to other series when more functionality is implemented.

[@ConcordeFan]

According to FBW, the keyboard in the tray table only works for the OIT, which isn't (yet) modelled in the A380X.

[@320SimPilot]

Thanks for the info, glad it wasn't me doing something wrong!

[@DaraDermody]

Been looking forward to this video :D

[@rogerrees9845]

Great presentation... You make it seem so easy !!!.... Thank you... Roger.. Pembrokeshire

[@320SimPilot]

You are very welcome Roger, thank you!

[@flightsimdronenexus]

Thank you so much for this amazing video. It was such a pleasure to watch!

[@320SimPilot]

Thank you for watching and your kind words!

[@nickk8762]

Great aircraft, great video. Thanks cap! Really enjoyable.

[@320SimPilot]

Many thanks!

[@captainover7479]

When flying in the 380 in real life a couple times, I love the multiple external views on the passenger screens. Do pilots use this for anything, or is it just entertainment for us in back?

[@danniboi7490]

I'm not and expert or anything but I'm guessing they would if an emergency. Its just a guess never heard it but thats what I think

[@theoneandonlyneagabi]

Those cameras are in fact used for taxiing the aeroplane because of it's size and the cockpit being placed above the bottom deck

[@joelangley7974]

As the previous commenter said, it’s useful for taxing as the ACFT is so large, they wouldn’t use that camera in flight.

[@al3xuk]

Oh its finally out, need to dust of my PC and get playing again

[@adambatchelor4344]

Thank you for another excellent video! Your enthusiasm for sim and aviation shines through as always! I'm curious to know if you had the option to move to the A350 or A380 (not that there are too many of those around) before your switch to the 787?

[@320SimPilot]

Thank you for your kind words! It is never a simple process to choose an aircraft to fly, mostly it is dictated by the airlines needs and what your airline flies or if you are going to change airline! I would happily have flown the 787/380/350!

[@sponge08bob]

Couldnt wait for your showcase!

[@Mikael97]

What an amazing airplane, I can’t believe it’s free. May God bless flybywire for creating such a good quality aircraft for free.

[@mdhazeldine]

Another great video of another great addon!. Question: Am I right in thinking that Break to Vacate didn't really work properly here? It looked like you actually missed your exit. Is that because you pressed the toe brakes early and just didn't turn in time, or did it not quite apply enough braking?

[@NickStaib]

What a great video! I'm busy as ever taking notes, but may I ask a quick question... When taxing straight into a tight turn (e.g. after push back) do pilots ever use asymmetric thrust? Maybe I spent too long driving twin engined boats, but it seems the intuitive thing to do to reduce stress on the front landing gear/tyres?

[@holobolo1661]

The video I was waiting for! Thank you! A suggestion for a video - you could do an A380X video and donate all proceeds from that video to FBW.

[@philiporbesz6410]

thank u again for this awesome video!:)

[@320SimPilot]

You're welcome!

[@skywalker1ist]

Thanks for a great video. A bit of a challenge for me, but I can't wait to give it a try.

[@Michael-zf1ko]

Nice breakdown. By the way, the missing textures have nothing to do with your "camera setup." They are actually areas of the plane that are simply not modeled yet. It highlights the "alpha" state of the project. There is actually a sign in one of the forward galleys that says the cabin is still a WIP.

[@GG_Booboo]

I wonder who funded them, there's no way this fantastic masterpiece can be free! Plus you are an exceptional teacher, Mr 320 Sim Pilot

[@320SimPilot]

It is a remarkable achievement of freeware and hard work from FlyByWire! I'm glad you enjoyed the video!

[@Flywithcraig]

I've been so excited to watch this!

[@billy2141]

A chap i work with was a 777 and 747 captain for BA and he told me that airbus made a massive design oversight with the a380, they did not build the cargo hold big enough for all the passengers luggage so they had to have a 777 fly ahead of the 380 carrying the excess luggage.

[@kaimurtagh]

Pretty sure he was having you on there 😂

[@mdhazeldine]

lol. If that was the case, I don't think Emirates would have bought any!

[@FelixReiff]

My 10 year old self would go absolutely bananas seeing this after playing FSX with 15 fps

[@320SimPilot]

It is quite a treat! And yes we have been missing a good A380 since always!

[@rubes3927]

What a stunning beast 😍

[@tgrx1901]

This is the one I was waiting for! 👍

[@marinerhally]

The KZbin video I have been waiting for so I know what I'm doing 😂 Hope you are well sir ❤

[@320SimPilot]

Thanks as always, I hope it helped and that you enjoyed it! I am well thank you, always on the road but otherwise fine! I hope you are well too.

[@ProcyonMantis]

Great plane, and I hate all the livestream 'noise' of other channels. In here is the best. Cheers :)

[@holobolo1661]

1:26:00 You probably do know, but your photogrammetry is off, I'm guessing maybe for the laptop performance. The other possibility is - if you lose internet while playing the online data settings are switched off in the settings automatically, but never automatically re-activated.

[@jingle1161]

The trackball design is amazing. Think of how this still remains functional during turbulence.

[@christophergarrod9547]

Got it! Have to turn GSX off in EFB settings.

[@TheVirtualAirlinePilot]

Ok, one question - for the departure takeoff speeds, I get that you get them from Simbrief, yes. But the landing speeds - does the MCDU already work it out for you? Or did you calculate them from a different source? It's not clear in the video. Also, I like to do my own calculations quite a lot, so can you please state the EMPTY WEIGHT, the MTOW and the MAX LANDING WEIGHTS for this actual model only please, not the real aircraft? Thanks. As usual, a great video, much appreciated. Lee

[@SalvaBarbus]

02:44 Hey, I lived around there! Those bends of the Arakawa and Sumida rivers around Machiya and Kita-Senju are so instantly recognizable to me, hahaha. Edit: Yes, that interior is modeled on Emirates' cabin setup, those Premium Economy seats are pretty recognizable.

[@320SimPilot]

I love visiting Japan, it was a pleasure to fly over even in the sim! Thanks for watching!

[@ashhtaylor118]

Glad to see a 320 vid on this!!

[@SixFootScream]

Me too. Been waiting for itn

[@jetato847]

Are you using an xbox controller to fly the 380X? If you are could you please share your sensitivity settings? Thank you so much and great video btw.

[@zaelu]

That alpha Prot Floor whatever bug at around 1:05:00 time mark is awful when landing :D :D

[@320SimPilot]

Yes I can imagine it would!!

[@robinparmenter8284]

Brilliant video and expertly executed flying. Absolutely fascinating. I would be very interested to know how the cameras were set up for this recording. I would be very grateful for this information.

[@CaptainRexT]

🎶All i want for christmas is a new 320 Sim Pilot Livestream🎶

[@320SimPilot]

I am sorry there have not been any livestreams, I would love to do one but I am getting very little time at home and orgnising them has proven far more difficult than expected. I am pleased to still be getting videos made and will return to streams when I can!

[@CaptainRexT]

@@320SimPilot All good, just wanted to let you know that you're missed! (Still thoroughly enjoying the vids ofc). Thanks so much for the awesome content!

[@tedbarker3141]

All credit to the flybywire team, we are so blessed to have access to this technology in the virtual space! ❤

[@zane_gtr]

Great vid @320simpilot curious, do you have dual tca quadrants with flap and spoiler setup. if so, you wouldn't mind doing a tutorial on it by chance?

[@darrenscriber6415]

great video bro,, thank you

[@320SimPilot]

Glad you liked it!

[@Lone_GamerUK]

I think the keyboard does work for some things - but there a keyboard on /off button on panel that needs to be set on? As simmers we all have our pc keyboards but the systems and modeling depth is amazing as an alpha and will only get better as we go. Seems FBW are off to a great start with the a380 and with all the updates to come it gonna be amazing, just hoping they can optimize a bunch more for older pc's/gpu's but maybe not. Thanks for another great showcase, you can turn off the cabin interior with a click point in cockpit, if you need a few more fps (not a lot but helps maybe 10 fps or so).

[@PilotGigi]

Ti have such a good freeware it’s unbelievable!! I’ll get it!

[@320SimPilot]

Absolutely worth it!

[@viktorbarkovski2226]

Thanks for the video. What are your systems specs?

[@320SimPilot]

You're welcome! This was on my laptop, RTX 4080, i9-13900HX, 32GB RAM.

[@ImpendingJoker]

I am not an Airbus fan, not that Boeing has been doing anything to endear themselves to me lately, but I do recognize quality, and this A380 is for sure the highest quality. That said, I noticed that when I view the model in the hangar, that the nose wheel is fully deflected to the left and the rear bogies are also fully deflected for a left turn. Don't know if anyone else has seen this or not.

[@Thaendril]

Hey man just noting and I've seen this a few times. Your 'game' listing lists X-Plane not MSFS :) Less that's intentional and I'm missing something. :D

[@marcoerasmus9140]

Great video, what replay tool do you use?

[@SimulationAviator]

Awesome video! What system do you run? I've had some really bad performance with my 3080 😢

[@j_london9791]

Hmm.I do as well. Thought it was just my system. Tells me when 2024 comes out that it will show less fpm

[@RJ-lh8vm]

Well they were upfront about it, you can fly from point A to B, but performance on airports is pretty low, once in the air I get around 50ish with the 8k textures. In land, it’s a slide show😂

[@RJ-lh8vm]

Above payware quality, Aerosoft would like to have a talk😂

[@rednationarmy1898]

how much does it cost?

[@bushmaster9576]

hey just a quick correction always flare the a380 at 40 feet rather than 30 feet

[@atulshenoy4306]

The widebody man himself!!

[@aaryanramourti3081]

What are your thoughts on the toliss A330 Neo?

[@gunnarsundman6828]

Thank You So So Much!!!

[@holobolo1661]

Random question - what's the highest descent FPM you've flown IRL in normal ops?

[@sns7743]

Love it, but wing flex needs a bit more improvement

[@rickwilcox5131]

And let us not forget that this is a ALPHA build. It's only going to get better. Thanks for the great vid.

[@320SimPilot]

Indeed what a great start for it! Thanks for watching

[@holobolo1661]

1:10:48 "and low and beHOLD" 🤣

[@mammid9622]

Howe were you doing all this on your laptop with no joystick?

[@320SimPilot]

I often use an xbox controller when on my laptop! It is surprisingly capable although can be trickier to land or make small corrections.

[@christophergarrod9547]

Problem re/defueling...! In Simbrief I import data, Fuel and payload imported ok, block fuel I want is 26000Kg, I highlight this but can't get the arrow to the right to go green, MSFS weight and balance is stuck on 70%, no reaction to the slider. Is there some global MSFS selection I've missed?

[@hsskflightsim3064]

Cant wait to try this

[@christophergarrod9547]

So in MSFS weight and balance the fuel slider always jumps back to 70% whatever I do, how do I override it?

[@blackieblong8334]

I got a heap of DON’T SINK warnings the second I turned off AP on descent. Wondering if this might be a bug.

[@christophergarrod9547]

Using Simbrief, OFP fuel 26000 Kg, MSFS has 70% on board, ie about 180000Kg, I can't reduce this using the slider, how do I override the MSFS fuel system and get the Simbrief fuel?

[@der.Schtefan]

Power on is so silent. Barely can hear the contactors clicking; no wind-machine-like noise :)

[@bailey.nt86]

My 4080 super is catching on fire at KLAX 😂 dang it!

[@acepopro]

I have a 3060ti I get 25 fps on medium😂

[@Morst434]

Get lossless from steam. Lock Fps at a stable Fps and then 2-3 x Works perfect.

[@FQTV320]

Thanks Captain!

[@Sitesot]

How did you replay the landing and takeoff?

[@simpilotspud8296]

Is there a fix info page for waypoints or airports to enter in radius and radials? Also when I select BTV it just clicks off to disarm

[@leloginquitu]

Check the fbw docs for BTV use: if no runway+exit is selected, BTV mode is unavailable. Fun fact the autobrake selector is motorized on A380 so it also clicks to off in the real thing.

[@yongchun2183]

How Do I have the NAV thingy display on the altitude indicator? I've imported the flight plan from Simbrief for FBW A380 but it only shows TRACK or HDG...How do I have the NAV thingy display on the altitude indicator?

[@320SimPilot]

I recommend watching my A320 FMGC setup and Autopilot tutorials, this is very similar!

[@yongchun2183]

@@320SimPilot which one? The Fenix A320 or the FBW of yours? Is there a link for it?

[@tanberjan]

Is this default Asobo Haneda scenery?

[@georgesoliman1667]

@320 Sim Pilot can the airbus land without disconecting the ap like the boeing can?

[@mdhazeldine]

Yes. Basically all airliners since several decades ago can do an autoland. Usually pilots don't do them unless the weather is bad though, as they like to keep up their manual flying skills, and it may even be against airline standard operating procedures (not 100% on that though).

[@sachinkambadur6940]

Do you have any Idea how to control this A380 on takeoff , for me some how this A380 veers to the side and doesn't fly properly. How do I fix this issue?

[@I_Evo]

You haven't got auto rudder set in the sim assistance menu have you? IRC this was an issue in the A32NX as well.

[@Gsil27]

What is the appropriate sensitivity for this aircraft?

[@FinallyTheTruth1776]

"FLYBYTYRE" 😁🤣😁

[@zellionn8127]

So the oans wont work without a navigraph account ?

[@simmiyo4682]

Helo mr in b787 where is CDI for vor In b737 b777 we can select vor on nd and it provides deviation indicator

[@320SimPilot]

Not available in the 787 I'm afraid!

[@cjmillsnun]

There was one other super heavy aeroplane. Was. The Antonov An-255

[@ethangoodrr]

just me or when i went to ground service page lo my doors just randomly opened and i couldn’t get them closed.. help

[@d1d1ka29]

Guys, please donate to flybywire for all the work they have done.. (And no, I do not work for them). I just want more people to help, it's a simple way to show appreciation and also it helps them continue doing this wonderful work

[@joshuatugade8572]

Hello can anyone help me with the A380x? There's so much stuttering and lag whenever I try to use it. Even PFD is stuttering. Anyways, I tried lowering all the texture in the settings still there's no change. It's so bothering when your aircraft stutters a lot. Btw, this only happens on the A380x thanks

[@mdhazeldine]

"easily above payware quality".....Aerosoft sitting very quietly in the corner over there. LOL

[@artemiys8430]

Hi guys, I have GSX problem. With a380, when I starting GSX it tell me that I need to set parking brakes, but it already set((( help me pls)

[@I_Evo]

Not just in GSX, I get the same issue with Aerosoft Toolbar Pushback Pro where it doesn't detect the parking brake as set.

[@artemiys8430]

@I_Evo does you found the way to fix that?

[@I_Evo]

@artemiys8430 Nope, it's clearly a FBW issue that'll need to be addressed rather than a GSX/Toolbar Pushback issue.

[@darrell190967]

I can't see this on MSFS Marketplace (as of 2/11/24)

[@veluria]

It isn't and it never will be, gotta use their installer

[@320SimPilot]

Head to flybywiresim.com!

[@mammid9622]

Those texture issues are same for everyone not just you. Its a WIP