Flight Factor A350 v1.68 | SID/STAR | Full Tutorial

[@crypod7795]

FYI for newcomers: In the tablet's joystick options, there are 2 very important settings: 1. Reverse throttle is set to be part of the main throttle control (if you bring the throttle stick back to around 0 it will activate the reversers), so you might want to disable that if you'd rather use something else for reverse throttle. 2. There's an important deadzone setting there as well that you may want to adjust to your liking. (Default setting makes the plane unpleasant to land) I suggest you go through each and every setting on that tablet and make sure everything is where you want it to be. Thanks Osamah! Love your videos!

[@LALOS6]

Crypod yep!! It took me a couple of flights to figure out the throttle/reverse option and I was a bit dissapointed and about not to fly the plane anymore but now it is a different story!! ;) not the best plane but with this new update it is much more fun and enjoyable!!

[@ejpilot3725]

Thx

[@safvanpatel1221]

Hi where can I find the fixes

[@crypod7795]

@@safvanpatel1221 Hi. It has been a long time since I've done this but everything should be available in the tablet/touchscreen on the left side of the aircraft. Click through the options there and you should find the settings.

[@tgmjrtgmjr8221]

I learned how to fly online because of Q8 and his videos; that goes back a long time, and I still subscribe and still watch and still learn. What a great hobby and what a great community we have with so many options to choose from. Competition breeds a better solution for us all to enjoy. Thanks Q8 and keep up the good work!!

[@Q8Pilot]

Glad you find the channel useful and thank you for your support and kindness.

[@karlpritchard]

I was, trying to figure out a few FF A350 systems so I though I'd check to see if Q8 had done a tutorial already, and so you have! After a quick watch I saw the solution to the issue I was having. You are always polite, friendly, passionate and such a great help to the community!. It's also so good to have you back too! Thank you so much for all you do Q8!

[@Q8Pilot]

Thank you for your kind words Karl. I am humbled.

[@loryders9236]

Sids/Stars now, 100% awesome!!

[@Jeff-ct2xe]

My most FAVORITE flight simmer... have been struggling with the managed descent and ILS approach on latest beta so can't wait to watch and learn.

[@Q8Pilot]

Thank you Jeff, happy flying my friend!

[@johnallport4575]

Just bought this aircraft and your video is extremely helpful in setting up and flying this complex aircraft. Many thanks for your time.

[@flightmotoraviation5747]

Glad to see you back, captain! I was really hoping you would do a tutorial on the new A350 update, and to my surprise, you did! Thanks for the quality content! :)

[@ericchu1197]

At 15:50,your FMC didn’t showed waypoint’s SPD as well as ALT. But at 16:43 it shows. How to set it? Thx

[@NovaAviation]

Definitely a top notch tutorial as usual and my top flight simmer. Your videos are helpful, relaxing and straight to the point. I’ve been subscribed for years because of your great content. By the way, I saw a negative comment saying that your videos are very bad compared to before you took a break from xplane. I completely disagree with that person, given that what he said is very inaccurate and just an empty insult. Keep it up with the content and hope all is well with you and your family.

[@Q8Pilot]

Thank you for your kind words, and thank you for watching my friend!

[@rjflight7625]

Amazing tutorial. I remember learning how the 350 worked a long time ago, only to find out it lacked sids and stars. The new update is absolutely fantastic and revives the a/c to the state it should’ve been then. I now enjoy this plane quite a bit, really fun plane to fly. This is a fantastic tutorial for those learning the basics! Keep up the good work :)

[@Q8Pilot]

Thanks for watching!

[@Jeff-ct2xe]

May I ask a "noob" question... compared to the A320 in XP11, that bird does an amazing managed descent where I basically let AP do everything all the way to the approach. I've noticed when learning to fly this A350 (and I do have the latest beta update), it's not really a managed descent... or at least I am doing it wrong. When it's time to descend, I typically place my altitude bug to where my ILS alt says to be, but then my A350 never follows my flight plan and always descends way too early... am I doing it wrong (compared to A320 I never really had to manage my descent).

[@stuart.gillard]

Great video Q8Pilot, you're video's are always go to video's for me, such great unbiased content and presented very well indeed and have helped me along in my own X-Plane journey..!

[@Q8Pilot]

I am humbled sir. Thank you!

[@Deds007]

Fantastic video to say the least - all your content is so good! Thanks for doing this quickly a complete video on the updated FF a350. One question that might be basic but this is the first Airbus aircraft I'm learning to pilot: how did you set the climb thrust (21:43)? I didn't set it and AP1 would turn off a couple of times within 5min or so (I ended up the flight there, mostly because I wanted to practice the ground setup for now). Thanks!

[@swappy3010]

Thanks for for this video. I was looking for a350 tutorials but didn’t find any, thanks for this. 🙂

[@Q8Pilot]

Glad this is helpful for you my friend!

[@BearHsiao]

This aircraft was the first aircraft I exposed xplane11, for few years , finally release a complete update .

[@Nanuknikisuittuk]

Yes! Finally Sid's and Star's no more using that xfmc. Thanks for the news

[@Q8Pilot]

Thank you for watching!

[@jasonpw]

As always Sam a great, informative video which is clear to follow. Just ventured into the darkness that is the Scarebus with this one and couldn't work out how to add the airways. A few mins of your video and I now know how to do it. Such a shame that the detailed FF briefing document does not contain a practice flight for newbies like me. Good job we have you in the community keeping us informed. Best wishes to you and your family my friend.

[@baomao7243]

Super useful tutorial as I step back from bug chasing in MSFS and focus again on XP11, which seems to be stable and accurate on SIDs/STARs. I just needed to quickly get acquainted with the Airbus FMS and FD/AP after flying the 787. Mission accomplished. 👍

[@The1PatSmith]

Thank you Osamah, much appreciated and enjoyed as usual.

[@Q8Pilot]

Thanks a million Patrick!

[@fdaguiar]

Hello About the pPROBLEM OF THE REVERSE when you apply the thrust, you can configure in the left ipad panel. go to "joystick actions"/and turn off the checkbox "reverse on same axis".

[@Q8Pilot]

You are the best, thank you!

[@quaildogusa]

I'm running Windows and don't seem to have the "reverse on same axis" box. Or I'm just not finding it.

[@fdaguiar]

Wayne Gary In AA350 cockpit, in Left Panel, you ll find the “joystick actions”.

[@quaildogusa]

@@fdaguiar is it in the settings?

[@quaildogusa]

I found it. I was looking in the wrong place. Thank you very much. That reverse has been a pain.

[@rangerrick8220]

Another good video! If you want to get rid of the reverser issue with the throttle, you go to the left panel, click on the JOYSTICK OPTIONS at the bottom of the drop-down menu (under AIRPLANE AND GROUND SERVICE) and deselect the REVERSER ON SAME AXIS radio button. That gets rid of it. Oops - someone beat me to it already. Ok, there you go!

[@TimAlcoser]

Can I ask what sounds you are using, particularly for the background passengers boarding? Is it the default or an addon pack? Also, I just figured out what Q8Pikot means. 😉

[@Q8Pilot]

I am using the BSS sound pack. Thanks for watching!

[@TimAlcoser]

@@Q8Pilot thank you. Mine sounds different. I'll be downloading the ones you got. 👍

[@thfd5702]

Question.. Been "flying" these sims for sometime now and you've given me quite the head scratcher with this tutorial. Everything makes perfect sense with the exception of the ILS32L approach you selected. How can the approach course be 115? That's approx 140 degs in the opposite direction. Even though the current navdata shows a new frequency of 109.3 for LFBO 32L, it's approach course is 323deg. How does your example work with such a difference in approach course?

[@prysmikeloy9135]

This was so usfeul! thank you very much :)

[@omarijoseph3189]

I can't wait to bring out my A350 videos, looks really nice. All the stages of your preparations are well set up and easy to follow. I love flying this plane, rather smooth and quiet. is there anything about this plane that you really like about this aircraft? 36:00 beautiful approach and awesome landing sir...well done

[@Q8Pilot]

Thanks Omari, you are a big source of encouragement for me =)

[@JackyJames83]

Hello, to remove the throttle problem you need to go to joystick setting and unflag the reverse axis option. You find it in the tablet of the a350

[@cleniolelys]

Thank you very much for this excellent tutorial very well explained as usual. Well done my friend.

[@Q8Pilot]

Thanks a million Silvio!

[@droge192]

Great job Sam, sir. I've never picked this bird up previously, due to the lack of SID/STARs. However after seeing your great preview here I think I'll pick it up.

[@Q8Pilot]

Happy flying my friend!

[@charlienelson5656]

Mom! Gotta love the default FF sounds..

[@Corsair8X]

Very enjoyable and with just the main points very full of information. Wonderful video.

[@expataviator7107]

Great video! Glad to have you back. Does anyone know if you can get charts up on one of these displays in the cockpit via something like Navigraph?

[@Q8Pilot]

You can always bring up the avitab plugin by mapping a button to it (or keyboard shortcut). Works great with any aircraft.

[@expataviator7107]

Q8Pilot thanks for the reply! Always nice to have it more integrated like the real aircraft but that’s certainly an option :)

[@TARS..]

A very much needed update for the 350, it wasnt that annoying using xfmc but it really ruined the immersion. I'm sure with this update we are going to see a lot more people flying the 350 on vatsim. Great video again Osama!

[@Q8Pilot]

Thanks for watching my friend!

[@tadam888]

thank you so much....looks, as if we got another worthwhile plane in XP11...I had to learn, after hours of trying, that one has to select ‚Beta‘ when using the updater in order to be able to update to version 1.6+... may be it could help the one or other in our community to safe some time...meanwhile, I‘d like to thank you again for your enthusiasm to share your passion with the X-plane community....best regards Thomas

[@Luke173]

Many thanks for update showcase. I love how you ignore the flight attendant. However, why did you skip the weights page? Besides sid&star it‘s the big improvment. Also, if you select an ils approach via mcdu, the ils freq is automatically tuned. No need to do it manually.

[@jeddis92]

A little late watching it, but good video. One issue I saw towards the beginning was the four switches you switched on you indicated were the fuel pump switches, they were actually the hydraulic switches. The fuel pumps are below them which were already on. That's an issue that I have with the FF A350, the overhead isn't set up correctly. There's a script on the Org that correctly sets up the overhead for a cold and dark start.

[@blumac9801]

Definitely must buy the FTSim sound pack if you get this aircraft.

[@Q8Pilot]

Thanks for the tip and for watching!

[@vatipaa9251]

There is also a free version of it. If you donate at least $1 in Patreon, you get the "HD" version.

[@Skypilotsimulation]

Hi excellent video to learn from, you can config the throttles in the EFB control to cancel the thrust reverser Thanks

[@magustin]

I am a big fan of your great videos. Well done as always.

[@Q8Pilot]

Thanks for watching my friend!

[@leiflavebrink9639]

Thank you so much for another masterpiece from you, as usual with the very highest level of professionalism, integrity, credibility, well-founded and incredibly pedagogically presented. I saw some rude comment but I do not intend to spend any time or energy commenting there. I have more important things to do, like watching the grass grow. I just want to ask you to absorb the 99.99% appreciative and positive feedback you get and not let the other 0.01% of people who are just jealous overshadow the clear evidence of how much the community likes your material. Why look at your material at all if you are now so negative? And if someone thinks your material is so bad, do it better yourself instead. If you would like to make money on all the time and resources you generously spend on the material you give to the community (which I know you do not and you have been clear about where any income goes), including giveaways, what's the problem? I would even think that it is perfectly reasonable that you get some compensation for all the time you give up and could put on important things in life. So keep up the fantastic work you continuously perform, you bring an incredible amount of value to us in the community, you are one of the communities major and largest assets and a great friend. I have said it before, if there is anything I can do so support you and/or the channel, let me know.

[@charlessteven8825]

Thanks for the Video.

[@liam2393]

Excellent video as always. Keep up all the hard work and stay safe 👍🏻

[@Q8Pilot]

Thanks for watching Liam!

[@liam2393]

Q8Pilot 👍🏻

[@donaldholman9070]

Fantastic video. Thank you so much for your help and sharing!

[@momenaljabri1258]

Thank you for taking time to entertain us ♥️

[@ricardosc57]

Good Morning cannot get onto your Discord channel. Would like to ask about the ILS app phase of the flight where the a/c does not "lock" onto "LOC" and G/S beams?

[@rondeldebbio9219]

Well done! Explanation is excellent! I have a couple of question re: takeoff. If you take off via toga is there a button on the panel or a hot spot for it? And for a flex do you hit a hot spot or a button on the panel? Thanks again!

[@tobiasmarti7139]

Hello Mister Q8Pilot Thanks for this video very interessting. Which addon are you using for your nice view cockpit effects? Thanks for your Feedback.

[@mohammedwisam2695]

i wanna buy this plane but msfs is holding me back!

[@Q8Pilot]

If they improve the interior textures, then it would become, possibly, one of the better aircraft for X-Plane.

[@H0NDAJET]

@@Q8Pilot theres a number of addons that improve cockpit textures and the soundpack thats available for free is amazing

[@CianMcsweeney]

Well fs2020 won't have an a350 🤷 why not use both sims?

[@H0NDAJET]

@Captain_McGee yes

[@Smasher77th]

@@Q8Pilot The textures are what's really bothering me. Many times I've come this close to purchasing this plane but the textures are just bad IMHO. Do you know if they have any intention of improving it? Although, at this point it doesn't even matter as much because I might buy it in the next hour or so. Just wished it were better. The SIDs/STARs are a move in the right direction, and have kinda persuaded me in its favor.

[@haohonghe3162]

What a amazing video. I got a question, how to set the plane to fly through the waypoints what I set automatiy on the A350?

[@claudiomarcio4774]

I'm still going to buy this aircraft, but which cloud plug-in do you use, the clouds are perfect. Thanks

[@australier263]

Cool, fine done! X-Plane is more realistic than the new FS2020 for comercial flights! X's!

[@Q8Pilot]

I would have to agree with you there. However, things will change quickly once Addons like the PMDG is made available in MSFS2020

[@kochkochkoch]

How does the FF A350 compare to the FF 767 in terms of FPS? My framerate is a bit too low in the 767.

[@Alex-vd1or]

it is better than in any other airplane

[@murdock935]

congratulations on the video, which folder do I have to access to update the FF A350 airac?

[@semide5082]

IS POSSIBLE TO UPLINK THE WINDS TO THE WIND FMS PAGE FROM ANY SOURCE OR FLIGHT PLAN ??

[@elmarwegerle3361]

Hi Osamah. Thanks for this tutorial. I was on my wish list. The reverser you can turn off in the Pad under settings for joystick 😀

[@cesaromarcamposuribe95]

Thank you so much for the video, i wanna buy this aircraft, but how is it going with the fps? comparing with the zibo for example

[@grey_8797]

When I got to the point where the rhombus was over the dot, my aircraft never started the descent. Did I do a procedure wrong?

[@waynesweet4336]

If you are going to do a manual landing, there is no need to engage the second AP. Engaging the second AP arms the Autoland feature and all the pilot must do is disengage the auto throttle when the flare begins. The AP will keep the airplane on (near) the center line. After slowing to taxi speed then disengage the AP to allow manual steering.

[@toshiba2243]

you mean reduce thrust when is doing the flare, engaging second autopilot is a procedure even if your doing a manual landing and disconnect at some point to do the manual landing. enjoy

[@waynesweet4336]

@@toshiba2243 Yes first disengage the autothrottle and at about 100 ft. Bring the throttles back to idle.

[@toshiba2243]

​@@waynesweet4336 the autothrottle automatically disconects when you reduce thrust to idle and that happens from 40ft to 30ft above the ground(manualy). if you disconects the autothrust it will go where the blue "donuts" are selected as it becomes manual thrust, if you are doing manual thrust landing from the beggining of the approach you have to select 21% of the thrust on the A350. Source: A350 type rate. have a good one!

[@waynesweet4336]

@@toshiba2243 OK got that now. I read some of the A350 manual where it talks about that aspect. Another problem I bumped into is if I get the taxi speed up to 40knts, the brakes do not slow the plane at all. I'm careful now not to taxi that fast. I discovered this by trying to slow the plane on landing. I have since reverted to using the HI setting on auto braking and letting the plane completely slow to a crawl. Don't know if it's just my setup or if others have the same issue.

[@toshiba2243]

@@waynesweet4336 Sorry way long time for the answer....taxi speed is 30 knots to avoid brakes temperature increase on the real plane and about the BTV no need to put it on high just low or you can look for a video and watch how to set it up as typing it will take some time you can cancel the autobrake by applying some thrust in the sim I think don't remember on the real life you press the 2 red buttons on the side of the thrust levers twice so it doesn't scream AUTO BRAKE OFF lol that little annoying. Good day man

[@patgim5020]

Thank you son much for vidéo ✈👍😜✌

[@joerandom435]

thx dude

[@AdelphiaaWoW]

If I don't want to manually enter the flight plan, can I simply generate ofp from sim brief and enter that into "company route" then add the sid/stars etc? or is it better to enter manually, thanks!

[@Enceladus2106]

Does the TCA Quadrant work with this aircraft?

[@tigertank370]

What was the name of the music at the beggining ?

[@carlhil2]

Nice flight....

[@captainmisturini1705]

What's the difference between IHA and EIWR on the LS config?

[@heklik]

Do you input THS value in the mcdu ?

[@JuanPablo-ss7tj]

Hey dude nice video! Could you please tell me what your PC specs is?

[@Q8Pilot]

You can find all my specs in more recent video descriptions or via my discord.

[@simking01]

i wish you would have gone into more detail is togo mode automatic or is the a switch. how do you descend what do you push ? how do you activate ils? ect a tutorial needs to be step by step otherwise its just a guide.

[@Q8Pilot]

This video is mainly done to show the SIDS and STAR setup. It assumes you have some basic knowledge of how to fly the aircraft.

[@lordhell68]

I crying from this video))))

[@demonhex640]

I didn't quite catch how look at the zfw and zfwcg, if anyone tells me it would help me

[@EthericBladeworks]

this is by far the most complicated plane ive ever worked with .. when those screens came on my eye just bugged out like (what the fffffffff.....) - hence why im here now

[@msfscanada_css3803]

Thanks for the video as usual very informative and well done. I have the 320 from FF and i don't think they are reliable as i am still waiting for Vulkan ready fixes. Will wait few weeks to get msfs 2020 and will run both simulators. Will you be adding FS2020 to your videos in the future, we will all need your support. I am looking forward to see how passionate you can be about this new sim.

[@DerekVinten]

Can anyone tell me please if the GOODWAY FIGHT PLANNER WORKS with this copy of the A350 ,Thanks for the help all !

[@wipsrb]

Hello, my SID didnt appear when i enter the route and runways

[@joshuatugade8572]

What is platform altitude? And where can I get that from my flight plan? I'm a newbie on the a350

[@Q8Pilot]

Platform altitude = Initial approach altitude. It is available in the approach plate chart.

[@julesgninkoun574]

Great video, thank you so much. Something happens every time I landed this aircraft: after landing, i can't turn right or left to exit runway, when I release the reversers below 80knots and toggle brake, nothing works. Using X53 Pro as Jostick. Can help me to find what is wrong. Thanks in advance.

[@Q8Pilot]

So everything works before take off and doesn't work after landing?

[@julesgninkoun574]

@@Q8Pilot Exactly! I have those issues after landing.

[@mothanna2320]

bro I cant twist the heading and altitude buttons by the mouse it dose not work

[@roysole3294]

If you click on the icon Flightplan info its got a up arrow i wonder if this takes you to the top of the plan

[@Q8Pilot]

No it will not, you have to cycle manually.

[@elliotreeves1750]

Not sure if you realised, but the UN871 airway to TOPTU didn't get entered into the flight plan. I don't think you pressed enter on the airway page. Nevertheless, another great video, and thanks for the content 😊

[@Q8Pilot]

Thanks for pointing this out and for watching the video.

[@tiziankeiffer375]

What do you use for the camera and shakes?

[@Q8Pilot]

X Camera and XPRealistic

[@macvirus1354]

Does anybody know why when i try to manually control the plane it wouldn't move?

[@John-by6jw]

I'd really like to get this plane. If I buy this version will I have to purchase V2 when it comes out?

[@Alexander-hk5ke]

No one knows, but if V2 will be payware what I assume you most likely will only pay for the V2 update as a V1 owner and wont need to buy the entire V2 aircraft again

[@smeshsmesh9695]

Why aren't there any sids/stars for Istanbul's new airport in this plane's fmc

[@Q8Pilot]

Are you sure you have the latest AIRAC database?

[@smeshsmesh9695]

@@Q8Pilot Uhmm, idk actually😂, where can I check that

[@smeshsmesh9695]

@@Q8Pilot I'm sorry I'm kinda new to all of this

[@michael_andretti93]

whether the smartcopilot config available for this plane?

[@hey3184]

how to download aircraft into Xplane 11?

[@olihead7888]

Did you use a soundpack for this aircraft?

[@Q8Pilot]

No

[@quaildogusa]

I have just downloaded 1.6.8 and can't zoom out from the panel as you do. When I try all I see is the back of chairs. How do you do it?

[@Q8Pilot]

I use x-Camera.

[@vravia2591]

hi, good tutorial, can you please tell me is this a licensed a350?

[@Q8Pilot]

Licensed does not really mean anything other than permission has been obtained from Airbus to display the logo. They also use dimensions that are to scale. Licensed product does not really add anything to the product if you ask me. Having said this, this A350 is not licensed product by Airbus.

[@vravia2591]

@@Q8Pilot thanks for the information, it's simple for me, too, the a350 is not licensed, I don’t know which version, I’m looking at version 1.68, which one I don’t know, it doesn’t have a cid and it doesn’t have a star via either, but you have it, so I asked maybe this is your licensed version of a350, do not tell me how to find an a350 like yours, there are several videos on my channel too, I will be glad if you watch and rate I am from Russia and do not know English, I use google translation, if there is a mistake, I apologize, thank you again=))

[@Pies.]

My friends bought this and gifted it to me :D

[@Q8Pilot]

You have really nice friends =)

[@Pies.]

@@Q8Pilot yes ;) and then i watch this and i realise why it costs

[@14Anhel]

Nice..like FS2020...

[@Q8Pilot]

kinda =)

[@manfredflakowski6417]

Ok sehr gut

[@callmeexo4095]

I have this problem when i upload my flight plan my frames dropps from 60 to 13 does this apply for everyone or just me, Also is there any way to fix it please?

[@matthewarmando9256]

how can i get this A350?

[@thenormanator9379]

Wish I could fly this plane was really excited to fly it but it keeps crashing X-Plane on me. hopefully FF will figure out the problem soon

[@raisedahell5165]

Why have you given the aircraft such a low price-worthiness (in some comments you said it is worth 39 dollars)? If textures are the only problem but systems are all simulated correctly and it feels like flying a real FBW plane, and even avionics are on point, why isn't it worth the full price yet?

[@Q8Pilot]

Sound is terrible, textures not there and in terms of systems the MCDU is still far from complete. Many features still not modeled. All in all, it is very expensive for what it offers.

[@brianhwang1435]

How to make wide angle view? I cannot make it as much as i want. The chair interferes my view

[@Q8Pilot]

Go to graphic settings and increase the POV to something like 75 or 80. You need to experiment with this value to hit the sweet spot.

[@brianhwang1435]

@@Q8Pilot Thanks A lot as always

[@Daniel-zq5vc]

Is this worth buying? Is it up to zibo standard?

[@Q8Pilot]

In my view, it is not worth the money no. It is still enjoyable though.

[@Daniel-zq5vc]

@@Q8Pilot Thank you very much for the prompt reply. Really appreciate it

[@markslandingsandaviationvi3123]

This plane was a must have for me, but i got distracted by the King Air 350i😂 best purchase tho. But i really want this. The thing I don’t like is that the 787 gets included in MFS2020 but not the A350:( this is holding me back😂

[@Q8Pilot]

You could always wait a while and get v2.

[@cptgrapez2258]

but when do you know when to descend

[@Q8Pilot]

It depends on your attitude and speed. On a 3 degree glide slop say you are at 30,000 Ft. You need to decend to 2000. You need to begin your decent at ((30-2)*3)=84 nautical miles from the point where you need to be at 2000.

[@hopeindarktimes]

I really wish these videos would zoom in to the MCU so we can actually SEE what you're putting into it....

[@leesamuels9993]

How do you update this plane from the previous update??

[@Q8Pilot]

The updater is in the aircraft folder.

[@leesamuels9993]

Q8Pilot that helps so much... love the videos by the way. Keep it up!