FSLabs A320-X Basics: A320 Hydraulic System

[@tonforr]

Thanks again, you are doing a great job for the community

[@Blackbox711]

+tonforr ... Thank you very much! Happy Landings, BB

[@diogofigueiredo6435]

Very clear, fast and easy to understand. This is the training level I was looking for. You should continue man you could go far with stuff like this belive me

[@Blackbox711]

+Diogo Figueiredo .. thank you very much 👍🏻. Glad you like the style!

[@diogofigueiredo6435]

Blackbox711 it's perfect I hope you will cover all FCOM Chapter... I ll stay tuned

[@NyxxUK]

Always a good watch, Thanks BB, aka Nyxx

[@Blackbox711]

+David Murden ... Thank you very much 😊

[@NyxxUK]

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[@abrar380]

Beautiful video

[@Blackbox711]

+Abrar Ahmed .. Thank you very much

[@9brian99]

Great video, very informative, good to know how things work, adds to the realism. .

[@Blackbox711]

+Malcolm Grant ... I am always hoping there are some flighsimmers out there who want to learn more indepth about the 320 Systems. Thank you very much for your feedback, it is much appreciated 👍🏼

[@Maximususs]

Thanks for this video! Very useful. Could you please do more of these, covering all other systems like Fuel, Air Cond etc...

[@Blackbox711]

+Makss .. Thank you. I will get more videos out over time. Stay tuned

[@TheStuuie]

Brilliant video as always! Would you consider doing a video on NZQN approaches in the A320?

[@Blackbox711]

+Stuart Hay ... I have to see when I can find the time for that. But NZQN does have some interesting approaches.

[@Airflow993]

Loving the content, very well instructed. Just curious, in the event that the yellow system had a complete loss of pressure, would the green system be able to provide pressure indefinitely via the PTU to the yellow system or would the PTU have a particular time limit on how long it can be used continuously for?

[@Blackbox711]

+Airflow993 .. as long as there is no overheating or low level in the yellow hydraulic reservoir, there is no time limit for the PTU

[@checkeratwork]

Hi, great video, as always. I'm incredibly grateful for your channel, it's rare to get such structured and well-produced advice! I am wondering, and have been since you first mentioned it, why the rudder is considered the 'most' important control surface? I'm aware of the 737 rudder hardover issues and the subsequent crashes but surely, if the elevators were to 'hardover' either way it would be equally unrecoverable? Cheers again, danke für die Videos und - vor allem - weiter so! :)

[@Blackbox711]

+NihiL ... Thank you for your kind words! The rudder is most important because of the recovery function when dealing with engine failure. If you have a failed engine and the rudder doesn't work, then the aircraft becomes unflyable. However any hardover (full and unrecoverable deflection) of flightcontrols (elevator, rudder or ailerons) would also lead to a loss of control. Regards

[@checkeratwork]

Danke für die Antwort! Thanks for the reply! Interesting point about engine failures in combination with 'loss' of rudder, I didn't consider that! Here's a crazy thought: would it make sense, if you happen to have lost control of the rudder hydraulics AND one engine quits, to idle or shutdown the other intact engine just to stay in control? Would your chances be better to survive with no thrust compared to asymmetrical thrust?

[@mckjkru9970]

Hello Blackbox711. I really enjoyed this video. I found it very educational. I have two questions. 1) When and why would you use the EXPED button on the FCU? 2) What does the red button on the side of the thrust levers do? Thank you in advance.

[@Blackbox711]

Hey MCK.. Thank you! You would use the EXPED button for example when ATC asks you to climb at the maximum rate possible. That way the Autopilot would pitch up and trade speed for altitude and reduce speed to Greendot. The red buttons on the side of the thrustlevers are the autothrust disconnect buttons. Regards BB

[@denpollicar88]

Great tutorial video.,Out of curiosity, is it possible to pressurized aircraft hydraulic systems using electric motor pump or hyd. ground cart without any engine installed, just to perform other maintenance requiring hyd. power?

[@Blackbox711]

Hi. Yes there is a way to have the yellow system pressurized electrically and via a maintenance button the blue system as well. The PTU will pressurize the green system when the system logic allows for it.

[@hanstemp8165]

Allready thought about doing a full tutorial for the a320 like the AngleOfAttack-Series for the Boeings? I think many People wait for something like this for an Airbus. There is just no one I know that does such deep tutorials/Info-Videos about an Airbus in the Sim. Please continue with These Basic-tutorials, they are very helpfull and interesting for us hobby-simmers ;-) Keep up the good work! Another question, do you have good web-sources for abnormal procedures checklists for the a320?

[@Blackbox711]

+Hans Temp .. Thank you very much. I have made the same sort of video for the FSLabs A320. Regarding the A320 Checklists, be aware that most procedures are on the ECAM. There is only a few QRH Procedures. Otherwise have a look here: www.smartcockpit.com/plane/AIRBUS/A320.html

[@hanstemp8165]

I know that you make such videos, but I thought more of a complete bundle which you could eventually sell. Im sure there were many simmers happy to have something like this. But getting it for free is of course also very nice ;-) Turning on the ads would be another option too, I'm very happy that you do this and with ads we could "give" something back to you for all your time your spending on making these videos

[@Blackbox711]

+Hans Temp .. that is very kind of you to say so. In fact I do get a little money from this here on YT, but the biggest support comes from Twitch Livestreams. I have an awesome community there who have given me amazing support over the last months. Also I get great feedback here from my viewers. So I am very happy as it is and I will continue providing free content to the flightsim community. Happy Landings, BB

[@Santy4tas]

The "barking dog" sound can be listen ONLY when the PTU is working, or it can be listen in other situations? Thanks!

[@Blackbox711]

The barking sound should only be audible with the PTU running.

[@ayushroy2347]

Thanks BlackBox! Few days ago, I saw a dropbox link with all of your documents. Unfortunately I wanted to download them but am unable to find the link. Would you mind sharing it again? Thanks!

[@Irishandtired]

Thanks!

[@Nav0074]

Great video as usual! Very informative. Question though, how do you get a pressure transfer without the transference of hydraulic fluid?

[@checkeratwork]

I'd assume it's a transfer of mechanical power. Not an expert tho.

[@Blackbox711]

+Nav0074 .. yes, it is a bidirectional, mechanical connection. So the remaining hydraulic system (let's say green) will power the PTU which will use Hydraulic fluid of the other system (in this case yellow) to power that system. So if the yellow system in this case was overheated or not enough fluid available you would not be able to use the PTU.

[@epeters12]

Very nice Video, but could you fly maybe in Vatsim again in Livestreams?

[@Blackbox711]

+epeters12 ... I do. fly regularly on VATSIM in my Twitch Livestreams

[@arzabico9267]

Nice as always ;-)

[@Blackbox711]

Thank you Arza!

[@g7usl]

Could you please list the system your using and hardware please?

[@Blackbox711]

It is in the description below. If you need further info please let me know

[@dominikg.489]

Next great tututial video about FSL A320! :) ps. could you also show how to update Navdata cycle? ;) regards

[@Blackbox711]

+Dominik G. Thank you.. Regarding update of Navdata Cycle... since that depends on the navdata provider I could only show this for Navigraph. Regards

[@kyuhyounlee5511]

I can find the offset function.

[@usb-centhusiast8915]

In the end is almost two minutes blackscreen ^^

[@Blackbox711]

+USB-C Enthusiast ... thank you for the feedback.

[@usb-centhusiast8915]

Well, the video is still awesome.

[@Blackbox711]

+USB-C Enthusiast .. thank you very much 😊

[@edgarpredabon4094]

Hi @Blackbox711, so, when I start engine 2 first, the PTU transfer pressure to green system because of the breaks? As the aircraft is at the ground, the only system that I need is the normal breaks. So, if I start engine 1 first, theres no need of PTU, thats correct?

[@Blackbox711]

+Edgar Predabon .. Hi. Be aware that there is a PTU selftest when engine 2 has started. That has nothing to do with the normal PTU operation. In case of single engine taxi in you want a second (backup) Hydraulic system for the brakes. That is why the PTU would be running witch one engine off and brakes released. But that is why you would switch off only engine N*2 and then switch on the yellow electric pump. I made a video about single engine taxi. Have a look here if you like: kzbin.info/www/bejne/a6KlfHh5qamUja8