*FIRST LOOK* - Fenix A319/A321 - RELEASED | SimBrief Profiles & Custom Views

Fenix didn't mess around this week and have released their A319 and A321 for MSFS 2020 on day 1 of this week! This is available now from the Fenix website (which you can also access via the Fenix Installer!). In this video we take a first look at the aircraft and see just what all the fuss is about!
SIMBRIEF PROFILES:-
A319 IAE dispatch.simbr...
A319 CFM dispatch.simbr...
A320 IAE dispatch.simbr...
A320 CFM dispatch.simbr...
A321 IAE dispatch.simbr...
A321 CFM dispatch.simbr...
(Courtesy of Fenix Sim)
Fenix Simulations:- fenixsim.com/
----------------------------------------------------
Channel supported by:-
Contrail Shop:- 10% off EVERYTHING:- Discount Code:- AF-4755
contrail.shop/... - Featuring scenery & add-ons from major developers.
Inibuilds - store.inibuild... (support the channel using the link to purchase amazing scenery & aircraft)
Aviation Aisle:- aviationaisle....
(support the channel using the link above & get 10% off really cool Aviation Merch!)
SIMSMART A320 Performance Calculator: simsmart.uk/
Thrustmaster:- www.thrustmast...
Orbx:- marketplace.or...
Aerosoft:- www.aerosoft.c...
REX Simulations:- rexsimulations...
Flightbeam:- www.flightbeam...
Livery Creator:- flightsim.to/p...
DONATION LINK (if you wish!)
streamlabs.com...
FREQUENT FLYER? You can now join the Easyjet Sim Pilot Channel & become a member, earning you extra perks along the way:- • Supporting the Easyjet...
DISCORD LINK:- / discord

[@TazerXI]

I love the registrations they have, G-SMOL for the a319, and G-FBIG on the a321 Can't wait for a Fenix a318 with G-TINY

[@DreadZeppelin7]

A380 - G-IANT or G-HUGE?

[@tuuta123]

A321 should be G-LONG

[@yaniksevigny5611]

G-BABY for the baby bus :-)

[@NyctaOfficial]

@@tuuta123 where do i sign

[@tomholtom7811]

Just done a flight a319 EasyJet colours from Glasgow to Luton. It’s beautiful as expected. 🎉 I think £20 for a319 and £20 for the a321 is a good price. Especially as others have said pmdg would charge double.

[@georgesaviation8213]

I love your channel so much, It's so informative and helpful, there's not a lot of fenix youtubers anymore because people are still moving to pmdg aircraft and this is just perfect.

[@abbisim]

i am one of the 1st to get it, and i am loving it. fenix airbus best add on ever for any flight sim.

[@liamrey]

Going to be a merry Christmas for me. 🤩

[@cheexzzxy]

I really love the window shapes!!

[@AndyJay15]

Thank you so much for this video, after a weekend in work I came to look for any updates. (You're my Flight sim go-to person for updates and news :D )

[@Topcat1952]

Happy to rid myself of the LVFR versions with the Horizon Mods. Very thrilled that they included the Allegheny Airlines Heritage livery for American Airlines. Allegheny hauled me many times between St. Louis and Harrisburg during my college years.

[@FlightSimMedia1]

love the video! fenix tops it up again.

[@KEITHGEE1000]

I bought it soon after release. Very impressed. Personally, I think £40 is not unreasonable. I’ve just looked back at the FSLabs versions for P3DV5. By my calculations it’s around $250 for all three models!!! I’ve said before in this Group FSLabs had the reputation for producing the best A320 family. However, they have missed the boat with MSFS2020 as Fenix have beaten them to it. I shall not be forking out for the products. I also expect if they ever do release for MSFS20/24, we can expect those eye watering prices again!!

[@nurderehc402]

lets take a guess on what’s next with the Fenix Team. I would love to see another expansion with the Neos. Would love those in Fenix Quality!

[@Incidental104]

Yea definitely would be the cherry on the cake. Would also love a Fenix quality A350 or A220

[@nurderehc402]

@@Incidental104 yea but i have some hopes on the ini a350

[@CaptainGamez123]

Neos would be infinite times more difficult to produce given their attention to details and realism factors. It took them an eternity to get the IAE out , imagine doing the LEAP and the PWGTF variants . Then adding them to the 321 variant.

[@nurderehc402]

@@CaptainGamez123 they said the IAE wasnt their main problem, it was mainly their external Engine model. But with this complete they are able to get new Engines done much quicker

[@el_quba]

@@CaptainGamez123 it really depends how their internal systems have improved during IAE development. It seems to be a bit similar story to PMDG - they were "stuck" on the EFB for a long time, but after overcoming the issues they now seem to be able to progress much quicker.

[@tomburkett1979]

Do you think they will add Neo versions in the future. I recently flew on a brand new A321 neo with easyjet. It was beautiful.

[@TeamS1mple]

Probably not since they havent made the 32N yet and the 321 will come after that. Maybe in MSFS2024!

[@RAVIOLIdS]

I’m certain they are. All I need is them to release the sharklet variant and my speculation will be true. By rule of thumb and from the quick little tease by the installer of - sharklet, non sharklet fence and sharklet fence this only means one thing in my head. - Nom sharklet fence: A320-211 older Airbus model with crt displays older systems therefore older fly by wire, mcdu, fuel burn, engine etc you get the point -sharklet fence A more sophisticated cockpit, better engine, etc you get the point (the a320 we currently have) with the gnards and no the ADIRS which is more modern -sharklet The current day to day a320-200 we see all the time with easyJet, with ADIRS and better systems more fluid a slightly better version of the current one we have This could also end up meaning we would get the neos eventually hopefully by next year I might have smoked a massive blunt but it’s the only logical explanation I have for fenix to release a slightly outdated a320 with the gnards with modern day spec that you would see on a typical a320 in todays day and age sharklet fence tips. I’m really only basing this over my experience with Iberia express. They fly the sharklet fence and sharklet. The sharklet fence ones have the gnards most of the time older systems very similar to the a320 we have on the sim. The sharklet version have the modern a320 systems and screens which are more high res and just better you have to see both screen in person to really see the diff and fly on both. They fly a bit better too. Iberia also has their really old a320 which were bought right at the time they were putting the fence sharklets whith the crt screens. For todays operation they have been modified and been added new wx radar and cpdlc but the cockpit and displays are the old one. I’m also a strong believer that fenix have ended up choosing this plan so you have an actual reason to fly a sharklet, sharklet fence and non sharklet fence. More or less in line with fenix interests on the a320 family history

[@FTStratLP]

I do not think they will. There is the excellent default A320 Neo(2) designed by IniBuild and there is the FlyByWire A320 Neo. So actually no need for a third one. Why should Fenix pu lots of recourses into a project, which definitel will not have that many customers with already 2 Neos available.

[@RAVIOLIdS]

@@FTStratLP100% do not agree with your opinion. Ini builds is not good and flybywire is also not good

[@123-d8f]

Will the Fenix A320 Family will be available for msfs 2024 or will I have to buy it again?

[@taffman1]

Just downloaded these, tried to fly the A321, could not figure out why I couldn't get engines, then realised after three weeks of getting used to the B777, i had forgot the start up switch, interestingly, also had issues with the throttles, i had to reset the engine profiles, as some sites said there would not be a need to set the engines as the profiles for the a320 would be the same. Still a very nice flight.

[@squawk4700]

I good video idea would be going through the different reshade options for the sim and your preference as there’s so many now :)

[@jameslaird8399]

Its very nice, just had the A320 for a few weeks so stil gettign to grips with it. The minFCU is not currently working with the A319 a nd A321 as yet. Needs an update I suspect from Minicockpit.

[@teelve]

Do we know their policy regarding FS2024? I own the 320 but I might hold off for the others if the update isn't free

[@jeffcupido4110]

Great video but I could not find your custom views for the A319? No link above and when I went to your Discord, I did not see it anywhere.

[@Easyjetsimpilot]

They are in the pilots briefing room

[@martinsweeney1725]

Does the winwing FCU work with the a319 and 21? I am struggling to get it working at moment.

[@dylanmiller9604]

Mine isn’t working either. Hope they give us an update soon

[@mmjaxstang]

I submitted a ticket for an update just to be told that they don’t support anything other than the a320. The rep said that she would send the request to the dev team for consideration.

[@dylanmiller9604]

@@mmjaxstang geez. That’s a bit crazy

[@mmjaxstang]

@@martinsweeney1725 I know! I’m hoping there was a bit of a language barrier with what they probably translated from my ticket and they’re already working on it.

[@infinitewisdom9619]

same here

[@Incidental104]

I'm using the Toilss profile until Simbrief makes a default one, seems to be working just fine.

[@AaronGalit]

Can you make a video update about your sensitivity on the sidestick and rudders if applicable

[@Easyjetsimpilot]

@@AaronGalit still the same for all Fenix aircraft

[@PatMarshall-u8x]

I am pretty useless when it comes to digging below the surface on computer issues and maybe you covered this. I purchased the A319/A321 and when I attempt to power up my Mini Cockpit FCU with one or the other, it won't support the new add-ons. Still works fine with the A320.

[@Easyjetsimpilot]

Minicockpits will update their firmware to support the new aircraft soon.

[@taffman1]

Just downloaded the app, hopefully soon Navigraph will release the addon for the A319/321, unless we use the A320 one.

[@smash_1389]

It should be the same for all three aircrafts. I think I've read it somewhere on Fenix Discord.. I did't buy the expansion yet so can't confirm.. Try to remove and install again from Navigraph hub..

[@Mr_Realworld]

Just imagine the liveries that we could have if sharklets were available as in real life. Remember, those wingtip thingies promised on day one? 2.5 yrs later, still missing.

[@jakehurst10]

Massive bug with Fenix A321. Direct 90° crosswind about 10 ft off the ground from the left and direct 90° crosswind from the right each about 30-40 knots when winds were 260/7 at KMIA 26L.

[@duckysyn]

That sounds like a MSFS weather bug?

[@Xenthera]

Can someone please enlighten me why variants of an aircraft are so much money? What are they doing besides lengthening the model and tweaking performance numbers? From the cockpit perspective it’s the same exact thing. Same goes for pmdg with their 737. Why is the -600 so much cheaper than the -900?

[@tgmjrtgmjr8221]

Supply and demand. No one wants the 600. Personally I have way more hours in the 6 & 7, never bought the 8 or 9, but more people want the 8 and 9, so they are more expensive. Supply and demand.

[@kantalarski]

I was surprised that with A319 on a short one hour flight my T/O speeds were as high as 150kts but landing speed as low as 125kts. Is that correct ? If so, why is that?

[@infinitewisdom9619]

What about WINWING FCU compatibility?

[@kevisto3733]

I have a question... The a320 is very Good for an a320 but i thougt there would be more implements in the 321... In real life the a321 have Same New Systems and callouts for exampme Taxi routing in one Display or some collouts like On runnway 25 ... is that implementet?

[@Easyjetsimpilot]

Those are usually on the A321 Neos. They are also airline specific. The Fenix replicating the older CEO variants.

[@alex73153]

Does the MiniCockpit MiniFCU work natively with the new A319 and A321?

[@jpdube1]

No

[@jpdube1]

After some tests, it work for A319,A320 but not for the A321

[@aurel9834]

Yes it does!

[@TheCoastalDiamond]

Any recommended sensitivity?

[@WhiteLineFeverSimStudio]

Gavin, does the WinWing FCU work with these planes?

[@mmjaxstang]

Mine is not working as of now. I’m sure an update will be coming soon.

[@MustafaGT]

Does the update have better taxi and takeoff ground handling since Asobo made this possible for other developers to tweak with most recent sim update?

[@BartS52]

How do I realise if I did a tailstrike on the 321? Noise, message?

[@KWpilot]

I think Fenix should make an a320Neo

[@BrandNaz]

And A321LR and XLR

[@skyfall2442]

Does the winwing Autopilot work with the New releases?

[@ScoobyMoony]

Is it normal for them to download like 1 hour?

[@Enthai21]

Oh man i so want the A220! I’m in Canada so i always hear air Canada A220’s making their whale sound all the time 😂. I just a brand new A220 fly out of Mirabel a couple hours earlier lol

[@bruhitsmoh]

How is it performance wise?

[@litchfiedr]

How about a discount for the existing users

[@CaptainGamez123]

How about no?

[@aviationfin3456]

I sadly can’t get the fenix a320 even tho I’m on of and meet the specs desires from where I got the flight sim:/

[@that1traiguy181]

second, it dropped when i was departing luton with ryr omw to pmi

[@leeholdridge8623]

Terrific video, very helpful. Can you make your custom views available elsewhere other than their discord please?

[@peterellis49]

Great video again Gav, however I feel a little aggrieved that those wishing to purchase the bundle get £10 off, but for those of us that have already purchased the base model and shown our loyalty, don’t qualify for a discount off the 319/321 add on package. Disappointing.

[@madsib5187]

Most of those who have not bought it yet, had to wait for more than two years to get a 10 £ discount. Do you find that reasonable? Us, who did buy it in May 2022, have already been enjoying for so much longer.

[@MrLaslous84]

i tested a flightplan for the new fenix a321 via simbrief from frankfurt to dubai and it showed that Flight exceeds aircraft range with a total fuel deficit of 5398 kg. the same flightplan for the fenix a320 and the fuel deficit is only by 658 kg. and the best is by choosing the a319 the fuel deficit is by 268 kg!!!?? how can it be??

[@Easyjetsimpilot]

The A319 Had the longest range, technically.

[@Fahad_965]

After the fenix update it no longer works properly for me ?

[@pandamisha]

Nope for me because of inability of all bus aircrafts to handle x4 time warp. They confirmed that to me few days ago when I spoke with their support.

[@Nath.aviation]

Est ce que il faudra repayer pour les avoir sur msfs 2024 ?

[@AleXoTroN]

No

[@arekpawlik7013]

Wait… there’s a “no wingtip fence” option in the livery manager??? A320-100 anyone? Didn’t notice that option before.

[@dylanmiller9604]

Anyone know how to get the winwing FCU working with the 319 and 321?

[@marvlong5300]

How do i get the WiFi box on my fenix? It’s somehow not there

[@tomstravels520]

Under aircraft settings and satcom

[@gryff42]

Still no sharklets in this update? Man…

[@crashtestjonny]

where do i download the custom views?

[@goalski134]

there really cool but what is the motivation for the average simmer to purchase them?

[@Petercrossed]

Average ? Stick to default planes. They are quite good actually.

[@goalski134]

@@Petercrossed nope, i have no interest in sticking to the default planes. they do not do it for me.

[@Petercrossed]

@@goalski134 Welcome above average Simmer. 😁😁

[@blueskies2k40]

Were is the a321 freighter

[@li7pj]

Comment section is a bit biased here imo. Don‘t know why everyone is saying that 116€ for the whole package (94€ with the discount) is a fair and sensational price (even compared to PMDG). These are nearly the same airplanes from the same family. I mean there is a video to show marginal take off sound differences.. And there still are no freighter versions available. Coming from simracing where everyone is arguing that iracing is overly expensive, this is just crazy.

[@Not_Lewis]

Because it's not a good price. It's price gouging. The aircraft are virtually identical. I'd say 95% identical with the only differences literally being engine type and fuselage length. That's it. $100 for 3 aircraft without any significant differences between flight characteristics and workflows is very steep. I understand that's a purposeful decision by Airbus itself but this is a sim. The differences between aircraft for a sim's perspective is nil unless role playing is that important to you. I thought about just picking up the a320 if it was also discounted but nope. Not discounted at all. I'm not interested in the 321 since it's a basically a longer range and higher pax count a320, and I never do flights in MSFS2020 longer than 2-3 hours. However the a319 is interesting exactly for those short haul flights. But $100 for two planes I'd use? No thanks.

[@AviationFunny]

@@Not_Lewis The A320 was discounted 2 months ago why didn't you buy it then? It's now discounted again with the bundle. Snooze ya lose

[@Not_Lewis]

@@AviationFunny oh boy had I known about a discount then I probably woulda bought it.

[@Petercrossed]

​@@Not_LewisYa and lets not forget GSX passenger loading. Now it takes longer to get going....

[@javedjuneja]

Why nobody goes for Airbus A350 for msfs. I think fenix should have worked on it

[@kantalarski]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/rGm8go2Gr7CErJY

[@chechenlive-95]

Imagine Fenix make a340 and a380

[@Topcat1952]

I'd love an A340.

[@gaxanTP]

A330 pleaseee

[@Spongebob123-4-u5e]

Are the liveres free

[@Easyjetsimpilot]

Yes.

[@AlfLuck99]

BA Euroflyer ops out of LGW :D 321s

[@jackwong1013]

How about A320 sharklets? Any update?

[@triple_croche]

Well we don't know for now but I mean they just released basically, two aircrafts with some pretty big updates ! Maybe we could enjoy that and wait for the tiny extensions at the tip of the aircraft

[@AleXoTroN]

The winglets will come after the release window of the A319 and 321

[@jackwong1013]

@@triple_croche Thanks for the tip on being more patient, pal.

[@jackwong1013]

@@AleXoTroN Understood, thanks.

[@Aviation_777YT]

Still no winglets?

[@fadelemonorgodlydrxm5069]

No they said it’s coming after to release time window

[@Aviation_777YT]

@@fadelemonorgodlydrxm5069 so when do I expect it?

[@K1ngoDisco]

I just landed the a321 @ London city airport. How cool is that? 😎

[@AlexBoltonKing]

Looks all good but think I'll wait and see if they ever discount it for existing owners. If not, not fussed will stick with the 320. Some people saying its $40.. how can you pay in $... that's about £30 which is a much better price! lol.

[@French28Pilot]

IS IT SIM RATE X8 COMPATIBLE PLZ ANSWER PLZ If it is IM GONNA BUY IT IM SO EXCITED

[@tomstravels520]

No. Not even x4

[@Petercrossed]

You won't be buying it...

[@Captain_Ty]

is anyone else having problems with liveries not showing in the sim? can someone help me? (edit) i fixed it

[@JayJay360x]

BROOOOOOOOOOOOO I WISH MY INSTALLER WORKED!!! 😭

[@Enthai21]

39.99 Rupee ? 😀

[@MrFavourites333]

Did anyone buy the bundle ?

[@Petercrossed]

I bought the bundle because I hadn't purchased Fenix before. Was flying PMDG 737's and 777. Fenix A321 works so great for me with MSFS2024 and they specifically mention it's in experimental stage. I'm a satisfied customer. I enjoy the fact that now I can try them all (Fenix and PMDG) out and really see what they all have.

[@Mr_Realworld]

Purchased within minutes of availability. First observation, Fenix knocked it out of the park yet again. Here's to praying for MSFS 2024 and the power of multi threading. So sick of the stutter fest. Spend, spend, spend and stutters persist. At the very least, why can't we have an accurate fps counter? Nothing beats looking at the fps showing 45-50 but out the window is a micropause every half second and lowering display settings do nothing to solve it.

[@speedbrake22]

2020 already had multithreading. Idk how much more wiggle room they have but it runs fine on my pc

[@duckysyn]

@@speedbrake22 Except it basically doesn't, yes it has multithreading to a degree but most of the workload is still reliant on a single core.

[@speedbrake22]

@@duckysyn yes i know. they explained it. eventually everything has to be combined together again

[@rodie566]

I'm still very happy with my triple consisting of FBW A32N, LVFR A319 (Horizon mod) and LVFR A321Neo (horizon mod) to join VATSIM. Personally no need for Fenix, though it is an excellent product.

[@Nosso_10]

First!

[@SuperPippo87]

just tried first flight with the A321 and i could not engage the AP?? someone else having the same problem?

[@KEITHGEE1000]

I initially had loading problems and had to reinstall and all was good. Think Fenix Server was in overdrive!!!

[@TeamSethRules]

Sorry but until Fenix can improve the VR frame rates won’t be touching these. I’ve requested a few times for them to address why the Fenix is extremely power hungry in VR for which they say they will address but never do, the difference between Fenix and the FBW or the PMDG in VR is night and day.

[@g_pazzini]

can we set simrate 4x?

[@tomstravels520]

No

[@runawayronnie]

Was waiting until the 319 or 321 came out for a little change. Let's not beat about the bush here, even for first timers, if I want a 319, it's going to cost me £80. Each to their own but that's outside my budget therefore I'm missing out. Enjoy the aircraft, but as I say, that's just too expensive for me. As for existing owners. I owned the original EIDW. When EIDW2 came out, existing owners received a discount. I bought EIDW2. I also owned EGPH but when EGPH2 came out, existing owners were asked to pay the same as everyone else. I didn't buy EGPH2. I just don't get this idea these are whole new products because to existing owners they're not. If you require the A320 as a base, then why charge so much for an A319? "You get A319 and A321". True, but I don't want 3 aircraft that are all basically the same, I just want one ! I reckon the developers would make more money from their products if they revisited their pricing policies. I'd be willing to buy an A319 for £40 but as it stands, Fenix won't make a penny out of me.

[@duckysyn]

It's not charity buddy

[@Not_Lewis]

Figured they'd discount the original package...$100 for 3planes and the a321 I'm not even interested in. Edit: actually considering they are all virtually identical aircraft with only the minutiae being the differences, I'm not sure $100 is a good price at all. Maybe $50 for the original package and $75 for the add-ons.

[@Zakk900]

Maybe for 5 bucks I would buy it but no dice.

[@ClevaTreva]

WOT NO NEO? 😞

[@pilotpawanc]

With recession looming, i will give it a pass

[@axev133]

There is no discount for existing users of the A320 Basepack so I won't buy the extensions.

[@stefanofinetti6568]

Well you purchase basically four aircrafts (2 A319, 2 A321 with engine variants) for less than the A320 itself...

[@ClintThrust-e8r]

I’d have picked it up if there was a 320 owner discount, I’m not that desperate for more airbus, especially when I’m not interested in the 319.

[@axev133]

@@ClintThrust-e8r Same here. I fly VR all the time, so there is no need for different liveries, engine sounds, or minor differences in flight behavior.

[@jackwong1013]

@@ClintThrust-e8r Totally agree.. Not worth an extra payment.

[@FlyRafaFly]

Good for you brother

[@Andy.Gledhill.Models.]

£80 if you don't own any of them. That's the offer price too. I will pass. Sorry, but the price of some of these airliner add ons is getting ridiculous.

[@tomstravels520]

£80 for 3 aircraft. That’s about £26 per aircraft which are one of the best you could get for MSFS

[@Andy.Gledhill.Models.]

@@tomstravels520 Except, what if I only wanted one of them. Say the A319. I am forced to buy them all.

[@tomstravels520]

@@Andy.Gledhill.Models. that’s not what you said. The price isn’t ridiculous. But needing the base model and 2 additional ones is what is not ideal

[@Andy.Gledhill.Models.]

​@tomstravels520 I said the price of some of these aircraft add ons are ridiculous. I stand by that statement. The PMDG 777 is over £62. The Just Flight 146 is £50. With this one, they force you to buy the base A320 aircraft to get the other two. I don't need an A320. I already have two. The one that comes with the sim, and the Fly by wire A320 Neo. Why should I be forced to buy another A320?

[@tomstravels520]

@@Andy.Gledhill.Models. because they are NEO’s and not CEO’s. Also the freeware ones are missing many features. If you ever flew the ToLiss A320 Neo you would realise that

[@tvrubenjo4010]

All the complainers about the discounts have never flown in P3D.