FSLabs A320-X Basics: Single Engine Taxi after landing

[@johny5400]

Again, perfect video. Not just that you are experienced pilot, but the way how you do the video and commentary is absolutely perfect. Everything is professional, straight to the points and facts, no wasting time on unnecessary talks - ideal for learning. Thanks for that

[@Blackbox711]

Hi Daniel. Thank you very much for the feedback. I appreciate that very much! Happy Landings

[@jmcpolosonic]

Hello, thank you for this additional procedure. Little by little, the flight grew rich. Bravo for the video and thank you.

[@Blackbox711]

Hey Jean-Michel. Thank you for watching and the nice comment! Regards

[@scareneb]

Really informative dude thanks. I'm currently involved in a Heading Control Function to be introduced to the Next Generation A320 BSCS. One of the requirements is for it to be used during single-engine taxi to reduce pilot workload. It's already on the A350 and A380 though.

[@davidhack1974]

Hi Blackbox,I'm trying to learn as much as I can about this aircraft whilst waiting for P3D,I hope you are enjoying your holiday.

[@Blackbox711]

Hi David. Thank you very much. I am enjoying my holiday, however I miss you guys of course and am really looking forward to the next stream. Regards

[@jafferhussain15]

wonderful, to see the beautiful A320 simulation being used to learn,teach and well tested in some way :D

[@Blackbox711]

Thank you very much Jaffer!

[@FlightDeckMagazin]

Thank you for uploading. Clear and good to understand.

[@Blackbox711]

Hi. Thank you very much for the feedback! I will continue in this fashion. Happy Landings

[@Oteaio]

Hello Bbox. As usually such a usefull tuto !!! Explained with patience and pedagogy. Thx very very much.

[@Blackbox711]

Hi Oteai. Thank you very much for watching and for your feedback. I appreciate that very much! Happy Landings

[@mrinck]

Great video Thank you very much

[@dmitriy9203]

As always with you, there's a lot more useful info than just SE taxiing :-)

[@Blackbox711]

Thank you very much. Hope to see you in the next stream! Regards

[@stewartcraig7186]

Thanks once again for your excellent informative videos. Learning so much! Best regards.

[@Blackbox711]

Hey Stewart. Thank you very much for the kind words! Regards

[@spielgespieltDE]

Thank you for the insightful Video :) Did not known, how many things you have to pay attention to. regards

[@Blackbox711]

Hi ᒍᕮ᙭ᖇTᐯ. Trust me, there is a lot more to consider:-). See you next wednesday!? Regards

[@spielgespieltDE]

Blackbox711 sure. Until next wednesday!! :)

[@Blackbox711]

Meinte natürlich Dienstag 😉

[@bertstakenburg1301]

Hello, Can you advise me what flight stick i can use for the airbus ?? regards Bert from holland

[@Avantime]

IIRC Blackbox uses a HOTAS Warthog, but if that's too expensive for you a Logitech Extreme 3D Pro is good. The Logitech Attack 3 is closest in feel to the Airbus, but unlike the 3D Pro it doesn't have a HAT switch and a twist axis - very useful to assign as the steering tiller if you already have rudder pedals.

[@Blackbox711]

Hi Bert. There is not much else I can add to Avantime's answer. Maybe test a couple of sticks in a shop and see how they feel in regard to spring stiffness. Unfortunately the better flightsticks will cost you quite a lot of money. Regards

[@bertstakenburg1301]

Thank you for your answer. Regards Bert

[@Gomendio]

Tend to vary between the operators and engines. With the latest Sop revision in my company if cfm, not v2500, with after landing conplted you can shut down number one with one minute only, yellow pump on and no restriction with the apu. Strange though.

[@Blackbox711]

Hi. Well, different companies, different sop's. And engine development continues and new recommendations are given. That is why I always say that all tips and instructions given here are for use in the PC Simulation world only! Regards

[@ehsan83]

why do we hear the PTU barking sound when the A320 starts its engines? is the PTU doing kind of a system check/auto check? Thanks for the video

[@Blackbox711]

Yep, the PTU is doing a test cycle

[@NealHartsChannel]

Why do you say to wait until you turn off eng. #2 before you turn on the yellow elec hyd pump?

[@Blackbox711]

That is the procedure according to single engine taxi in.

[@flywithtb5005]

Hi Blackbox, if the taxi time is less than 3 minutes don you still have to wait before you can shut down the engines? Greetings ;)

[@Blackbox711]

Hi. You need to wait 3 minutes to get a thermal stabilization of the engine core parts. In real life if you don’t wait the 3 minutes you could risk damage or even a rotor seizure.

[@TheFlyingGermanmen]

Very noce video? Does that mean that you will always have to taxi at least 3 min.?

[@Blackbox711]

Well, like I said, the engine should run for at least 3 minutes near idle power to let them thermally stabilize. Regards

[@flyingpedal]

Hi Blackbox, Why airline pilots shutdown an engine for taxi? To save fuel? Good holiday and sweet landing !!!

[@Blackbox711]

Hello Pierre. Thank you! Yes, fuel savings is the main motivation behind this procedure. Also engine life and break wear adds to savings. Regards

[@firassallam9252]

How much fuel saving if we apply A320 1E Txy for 15 minutes?

[@Blackbox711]

About 50 kg

[@Ravenraxx]

Vielen Dank! Sehr informativ! Könntest du demnächst etwas im FMGS erklären. Beim eingeben der Route auf der Page LATREV habe ich AIRWAYS und dadrüber die Möglichkeit NEXT WAYPOINT oder NEW DESTINATION. Bei mir funktioniert es nicht wenn ich einen Wegpunkt hierüber eingebe. MAche ich etwas falsch oder ist das ein Bug im Programm?

[@Blackbox711]

Hi Raven. Vielen Dank! Um einen neuen Waypoint einzugeben musst du nicht auf LAT REV gehen. Es reicht den neuen Waypoint auf der FPL Page einzugeben. Den Punkt NEXT WAYPOINT habe ich auch im richtigen Leben nie benutzt. Übrigens funktioniert der Punkt NEW DEST einwandfrei. VG

[@realcodechris]

Do you know about FSX-Borderless? It means you can run in windowed mode but remove the borders. It's much nicer

[@Blackbox711]

Hi Chris. Thank you very much for that tip! I will look at that because I also don't like the top border. Regards

[@yvanmuster3450]

Thanks lot Sir Teacher ;)

[@Blackbox711]

Thank you Yvan!

[@TF-xv2xw]

Hi, thanks for your very instructive videos. If engine 1 is switched off instead of engine 2, is there any action to perform after? Thanks in advance!

[@Blackbox711]

Usually engine 2 is switched off because it powers the yellow hydraulic pump. Since you have a backup electric pump for the yellow system only, it is not advisable to switch off engine 1. This would shut down the green hydraulic system which is the main hydraulic power source for the brakes. So if you do switch off engine 1 during taxi, you are left with only the yellow hydraulic system and the alternate brake system.

[@TF-xv2xw]

Thanks a lot for your quick answer. Your training videos are among the best I ever saw. Keep on like that! Could you tell me if the most A320 "piloting philisophy/procedures" apply to the other Airbus families (Axx)?

[@mahmoudzahaiqah]

What if engine one has to be switched off due to technical failure does the captain have the authority to taxi in with engine two?thks

[@Avantime]

Great video, any chance you'll do a circling approach at minima? Say Busan (RKPK) LOC approach 36L circling 18R, Circling MDA (TERPS) 1040ft. You'll need to download some freeware scenery as the airport have changed quite a bit from default FSX.

[@Blackbox711]

Hi Avantime. I can try :-) I will put that request on my list since I will do a video on circling very soon. Regards

[@Avantime]

Thanks! Busan is a very interesting airport as it's surrounded by high mountains, and an Air China 767 did actually crash during a circling approach there. Also some information for your reference: avherald.com/h?article=4505b59b aviation-safety.net/database/record.php?id=20020415-0

[@Blackbox711]

That makes it even more interesting!

[@Avantime]

Speaking of interesting airports, have you been to Sarajevo? A raw data NDB-Y Rwy 12 circling 30 + go around seems fun. Airport elevation 1708ft, Cat C Circling MDA 5050ft. It almost feels like you're better off doing a tailwind approach (another video idea?).

[@Gomendio]

Do you think with your exp whit it, its well worth the price for level D cae scenerios training, ecam actions and the like? Is the sim that good?. Never came across a good one that make me feel like the full level d. Anyway, do you think is that good?

[@Blackbox711]

This sim is good, no doubt. However it is not a Level D simulator. Be aware of the fact that the FWC standard is different to the newer models. So while you can practice certain scenarios, the ECAM procedures might differ to the ones at your company. I think it is however good if you use it for real time decision making whilst flying. If you are looking for an ECAM trainer, have a look at www.usebeforeflight.com. Regards

[@Gomendio]

Yeah. That is the ecam trainer im currently using. Very good indeed. Many thanks for your thoughts.

[@BradZim21]

What about a one engine taxi prior to takeoff?

[@Blackbox711]

It is a procedure which is not used very often in Europe. There are not that many airports with long taxi times. Also the amount of thrust needed to get a heavy A320 moving with single engine is quite excessive.

[@patrickmosur7868]

If its a simulator, there are no real passengers to complain.