PROOF - MSFS is not "Just a Game" | Real Airbus Pilot - Failure Scenario | Full Flight | Fenix A320

[@Walker_TR1]

We need more of these with different scenarios. That was so cool to see the procedures for when it doesn't go 100% to plan

[@makkil]

indeed. So far I only have "to cry" as procedure in case smt goes wrong.

[@IntotheBlueSimulations]

Thanks very much for the feedback William. The video / scenario seems to have been received positively, so I shall indeed look to make more of them in due course. I'm really glad you enjoyed the content! Thanks very much for watching and all the best : )

[@IntotheBlueSimulations]

Haha! No worries, that's my go-to on the PMDG 737 Marcus XD

[@anthonygordon9483]

There is a video of a vetran fighter pilot flying MSFS for the first time. he did everything perfectly like he was playing for years. He was able to check all his controls, wait for the run way director to give signals, everything. its rediculous. Only thing missing is adrenaline and turbulence.

[@alexsp7086]

Sounds like every single flight I do….. it never goes 100% more like 20%

[@chriswright5016]

Describing basic, never mind advanced, procedures is something that a lot of KZbin simmers simply cannot do very well at all, with all due respect. Your narrative here is so clear and explanatory. Thanks so much. Subscribed.

[@IntotheBlueSimulations]

Ah well thank you very much Chris, very kind of you to say - I'm really glad you feel you got something out of the video! Cheers for watching and welcome aboard : )

[@ozzyhattermann8307]

After all the years of flight sim advancement...This A320 is the first aircraft where I can look around the VC and feel like I'm sitting in the real thing. Just a beautiful work of art.

[@IntotheBlueSimulations]

I would probably have to agree with you on that one Ozzy. I think this is the first addon, where I look at a section of the cockpit and I can "feel" the weight of the control, the texturing of its surface etc. I don't know exactly how Fenix accomplished that, but they did a phenomenal job of recreating the flight deck of the A320! The addon is indeed a bit of a work of art. Cheers and all the best! : )

[@captainankush29]

FSLabs A320 in FSX was also realistic and one could look around Cockpit.

[@mmjj2534]

@@IntotheBlueSimulations all the Airbus software part is provided by ProSim Aviation Research that is powering more and more certified fixed base simulators.

[@IntotheBlueSimulations]

Indeed MMJ : )

[@IntotheBlueSimulations]

I haven’t tried the FS Labs A320 Ankush, but I hear great things! I think the FS Labs A320 is still the most technically accurate rendition of the aircraft, but from what I have seen, the Fenix A320 is the more accurate visual representation overall (at least internally). Cheers : )

[@txhunter144]

I've spent a lot of time trying to learn the A320 and fly as close to "real-world" as a flight simmer can manage. It's challenging even with all failures off, and I've been thinking about dipping my toes into the emergency procedures waters (but not quite ready yet). Videos like this are excellent, and I'll defiintely work toward learning these as time allows. Thanks for your efforts in sharing your knowledge! It's great fun.

[@IntotheBlueSimulations]

Ah brilliant Txhunter, well I hope it's all going well! Certainly this was a somewhat "complex" failure scenario, but a great way to start, would be with very simple failures (like a single fuel pump for example), just to get you used to working with the ECAM etc. I'm really glad you enjoyed the video and found it to be of use. Any questions, always feel free to pop by and ask (I should get around to a reply eventually haha)! Happy flying and all the best : )

[@EnergyzerTV]

You mentioned on final that pressing the autopilot twice should clear the master caution but in sim it puts it back on, this is due to most likely your AP Disconnect hardware button is bound to ''Toggle Autopilot'' in the sim and therefore triggers it on again. if you bound it to (I believe) Autopilot Off/Disconnect directly then pressing twice will behave like it does in the real world. I set that up personally on my TCA stick as that button in the real world is indeed only used as a disconnect. Excellent video as always!

[@txhunter144]

I agree, the default key binding would result in warnings on landing until I made the change.

[@IntotheBlueSimulations]

Thanks very much for the pointer Energyzer! I figured that might be the issue; some other Airbus addons have a little bit of custom coding to prevent this though. I do very occasionally also use the same button to *engage* the autopilot, so I guess it's an issue I may just have to live with for now. I'm really glad you enjoyed the video! Cheers and all the best : )

[@06L]

Glad to see you back in my favorite addon! There is so much to learn about the Fenix. Thanks!

[@IntotheBlueSimulations]

Haha, I promised you I'd get there eventually 06L! ; ) The Fenix is indeed an almost bottomless pit of learning opportunity haha. Hopefully these sorts of vidst help in that process. My pleasure on the flight! Thanks very much for watching and all the best : )

[@piloto2412]

I love real flight procedures. Thanks to you i will reinstall this add on

[@IntotheBlueSimulations]

Haha, cheers Piloto. I hope you got some more fun out of the Fenix then and enjoyed the flight also! All the best : )

[@j.d.4697]

I'm a fan of semi-simulations like Star Citizen, but I am always fascinated by the extreme contrast between real life professions where you go through dozens of tasks for 30 minutes before even beginning your activity, and games where you push a single button and are ready to go.

[@IntotheBlueSimulations]

Hi JD, Generally speaking, I like all things simulation-esque; I also have EuroTruck, Elite Dangerous etc in my Steam library. Alas, I only really have time for one sim these days though and it tends to be MSFS, primarily as a result of the channel content. Certainly, flight simulators would be considered pretty tedious entertainment by many haha (most don't want to spend 30 mins doing "nothing"), but I'm really glad we're seeing a bit of a resurgence in the hobby : ) Cheers and all the best!

[@rakon8496]

Really loved this more educational video. Honestly over time the same standard procedures over and over again wear out a bit, seeing this non-normals is really refreshing and it adds much to the content! Would love to see more of this kind, yet the workload for you is quite high with the necessity to explain everything... yet even topics covering minor failures and their checklists are great and maybe easier to prep. Thank you! 💙

[@IntotheBlueSimulations]

Thanks very much Ra, I'm really glad you enjoyed it! I can totally appreciate that the same old routine flights / procedures could become a bit mundane and indeed I tend to feel that myself when recording. I try my best to make each flight interesting in its own way (and couldn't really dive into this level of complexity with any other addon), but I would imagine that these sorts of scenarios do "freshen" things up a bit (and also give everyone the chance to perhaps learn something new). For sure the video took a bit more planning and time to execute and I might look at some slightly less complex scenarios going forward, but of course this format opens up a wealth of opportunities for new content! Thanks for watching and all the best! : )

[@chrismol4800]

Brought back memories I genuinely forgot I had with that JMC livery, used to watch those planes come in and out of Manchester when I was 3 years old and only just remembered they existed 20 years later

[@IntotheBlueSimulations]

Haha, I'm glad it brought back some fond memories then Chris! I took a holiday down to Majorca with them one year on a 757, hence the choice of routing. Always quite liked the livery as well. Cheers and all the best! : )

[@SamCooper373]

That ATC transcript with Easy 6441 and Jetset 304C was a throwback! Love it! Great video, thank you.

[@IntotheBlueSimulations]

Haha, indeed Sam, a bit of a blast from the past hey! I'm really glad you enjoyed the video. Thanks very much for watching and all the best : )

[@johncrichton4341]

Just wanted to say again how enjoyable and informative your sessions are! Your easily accessible yet knowledgeable presentations have really helped me progress and increase my confidence levels. Still not ready to go live just yet but videos such as this help enormously.

[@IntotheBlueSimulations]

Hi John, Well thanks very much, that's very kind of you to say. I'm really glad you're enjoying the content and finding it to be of use, if it's helping you progress - brilliant! Cheers once again and all the best to you : )

[@MultiSquashman]

What a great video. Loved the failures and what a fantastic aeroplane is the Fenix. Always look forward to seeing ITB vids

[@IntotheBlueSimulations]

Thanks very much James! I'm glad you enjoyed the failure aspects and indeed I think it showcases very well, what an excellent product the Fenix A320 already is (and I recorded this before the more recent big updates). I'm really glad you're enjoying the content! All the best : )

[@noobmusician3091]

Helps a lot with my Flight Sim procedures. I can follow the tasks to be as close to the real thing as possible.

[@IntotheBlueSimulations]

Ah well I'm happy to hear that you got something out of the video NM! I figured this sort of thing is less rarely seen in sim videos, so I thought it might be of interest to some. Happy flying and all the best! : )

[@Ray_Blanchette]

Not sure why this video showed up in my recommendations but I learned something. Gravity dropping landing gear. That's cool. Kind of kept me wondering what would happen in a situation like that

[@IntotheBlueSimulations]

Haha, the KZbin algorithm can be a mysterious beast at times Ray. . . I’m glad you felt like you got something out of the video though : ) Cheers and all the best!

[@MarkDavidBlack]

Great video. The way I play this simulator it's still just a game. Just using my little JMB for delivery flights using NeoFly but I'm thoroughly enjoying it.

[@IntotheBlueSimulations]

Thanks very much Mark! Actually, the point of the title certainly wasn't to deride MSFS being used as a game, merely a little poke at the; "MSFS is just a game for kids" crowd (clearly the sim *can* be used in quite some depth at this point). It doesn't matter how one chooses to use the software, all that is important, is that everyone is having fun! : ) Cheers and all the best!

[@PlayJasch]

More of this please! The main selling point of these highly detailed planes are how systems effect each other, which you kinda only notice when things go wrong. I am struggling a bit with finding the correct pages on the MEL and QRH so if you would include your progress to finding the page would be great (these PDF are massive even with search). Also references to the documents used would be great.

[@IntotheBlueSimulations]

Thanks very much JAS, I'm glad you enjoyed the concept (I shall indeed endeavour to make some similar videos going forward). I purposefully don't include references these days, as I've found when I have done so previously, they often get taken down shortly thereafter (I assume, possibly due to the number of subsequent downloads), but if there's something you're struggling to find, I'd be happy to help. As far as finding the correct pages in the MEL goes, that would probably be a whole separate video in of itself. It can indeed take some scouring, even if you're familiar and know what you're looking for. I'll consider making a video on the subject at some point perhaps. . . Cheers again! All the best : )

[@zkcessnaguy]

@@IntotheBlueSimulations The A320 DDG is the bane of my working life. Why can't it be like the Boeing ones lol

[@william_ochieng]

Wooowwww, this is the most realistic gameplay of MSFS on the internet. 🥳 Other KZbinrs just play around but you sir, you are the real deal!! 💯💯💯💯💯💯 Everything was done just as expected in real life. Procedures, checklists, airmanship etc. You are a great aviator sir! 💯 I'm definitely subscribing and binge watching the channel this month. 😄 Please do more Airbus videos like this one. As a new pilot, I love and enjoy the authenticity of your flights. I felt like I was watching JustPlanes 😄. Really great work. We need more of these on KZbin sir. 😉 Really really great content, just wow!! 💯 My day has been made, wow!! 😄

[@IntotheBlueSimulations]

Thank you very much indeed for the kind words William, it is hugely appreciated! I'm really glad you enjoyed the video; I certainly plan to make some more at a later date (I have something in mind, I just need to find the time to record it haha). This is probably one of my more (technically) in-depth videos on the channel, but you might well enjoy these two also (they're done with a similar degree of detail): kzbin.info/www/bejne/rl7NXn2sjcyfetE kzbin.info/www/bejne/oYuuZKucj6uhfKc Either way, I hope you continue to enjoy the content! Thanks very much for subscribing and welcome aboard : ) PS. Congrats on completing your flight training!

[@meathack]

Really enjoyed this video. The reason I love the Fenix A320 is the system modelling. I have been searching for this sort of content. Keep it up!

[@IntotheBlueSimulations]

Thanks very much Meathack, I'm really glad you enjoyed the flight! The Fenix is indeed a bit of a masterpiece in terms of its systems modelling - there aren't too many addons where you could pull this sort of scenario off. This style of video hasn't been my "regular" content to date, but I shall certainly look to make a few more similar videos going forward (people seemed to enjoy the concept overall). Cheers and all the best! : )

[@mr.andrex228]

@meathack , I know a channel called "virutal flight training" that covers this type of content

[@cannonballjenkins8136]

Hey there! I just arrived home from the GenFam training in Finkenwerder. And not only that - I lived in Paguera/Mallorca both in my childhood and later on for about 10 years. So I´m familiar with the approach to PMI as well. As a passenger, that is. And will be. Just glad the ram air and the leg fairings helped you deploying the LGs. Nice. The best thing concerning the realism in this "game" (other than the graphics) is the exact english accent of the Majorcan ATCs. It is 100%. Dammit, I´ll have to go and spend some money here. I want more! 😁😉

[@IntotheBlueSimulations]

Hi CJ, Is that GenFam for flight training, or you're starting work with Airbus? Mallorca is a beautiful island. I've only been there a couple of times myself, but I'm sure it was a nice place to live / grow up. The ATC was actually real-world audio that I added in myself, so not a function of the base sim I'm afraid - I'm glad you liked it though : ) Cheers and all the best!

[@drarf2225]

Absolutely fantastic, informative video here. Every second is just fascinating. Hearing your comments on all your actions bit by bit makes me feel like i'm actually on the flight deck of a real A320 witnessing a pro deal with these failures and the correct way to go about dealing with it. It always amazes me how well trained you are, and how that master warning doesn't mean PANIC, it means here is what you have to do now. GREAT STUFF thank you!

[@IntotheBlueSimulations]

Thank you very much for the kind words Drarf, I’m really glad you enjoyed the video! I really try to make my videos informative (this one more so than usual) and immersive, so it’s great if you felt that came across. In fairness, it’s a little bit easier when you know the failure is coming haha (there’s a little more “startle factor” in the real world), but I’d say this is still pretty representative of how things get handled in the sim / on the line. If you liked this vid, I’ve got another one lined up that I’m sure you’ll enjoy ; ) Many thanks again! All the best : )

[@Dreamsofwings]

Amazing stuff! Some people have got to get it out of their heads that just because there is an Xbox version of MSFS that somehow it is a lesser sim. A video like this, the sim flown by an IRL pilot just goes to show the potential.

[@IntotheBlueSimulations]

Thank you very much once again good sir! The title is perhaps somewhat "inflammatory" haha, but I still occasionally get comments (even on this video) along the lines of; "MSFS is just a game for kids". Clearly that is no longer the case (if it ever was) and as with every sim, it's largely up the user what they want to make of it. That being said, of course some people do enjoy using MSFS as a game and more power to them! Asobo's sim has been brilliant for the hobby in general - I don't think us simmers have had things this good in many years. I'll never understand why a small minority are so averse to "live and let live", but that's the way of the world I suppose. . . Anyway, rant over haha! Thanks as always : )

[@Dreamsofwings]

@@IntotheBlueSimulations couldn’t agree more, exciting times and a sim that you can play on an Xbox with a game controller to get new people interested in the hobby isn’t a bad thing, especially when you can scale it up on PC to ‘pro’ level!

[@PluckyUnderdog]

Fascinating stuff. Particularly as I'm very used to the user friendly nature of the Airbus. This is a bit more hands on. I'm not a massive fan of the highly automated nature of the Airbus if I'm completely honest mate. But I really like the ECAM when it comes to faults. It makes troubleshooting and subsequent actions extremely straightforward. Great video as always!

[@IntotheBlueSimulations]

"I'm not a massive fan of the highly automated nature of the Airbus if I'm completely honest mate". Haha, you and me both Michael! XD The Airbus is exceptionally well designed for modern, real-world operations, but it's hardly the most exciting aircraft to fly haha. That being said, I think / hope this video demonstrates that the design philosophy works; the ECAM is indeed another excellent piece of design and saves rifling through numerous pages of a QRH etc (the main reason I never run any failures on the PMDG 737 - by the time I'd found the correct page, we'd have landed haha). Anyway, I'm glad you enjoyed the video and saw a slightly different side to the Airbus! Thanks as always : )

[@jingle1161]

@@IntotheBlueSimulations Well, as a passenger, with the very limited sim knowledge I have of the 737 and 320 cockpit, I'll prefer boarding the 320 over the 737 any day.🙂

[@JESSICAANGELS]

I purchased an Xbox X just for this game, my favorite flight is in the A320 Easyjet, EGGD-LEPA. This was a phenomenal video. Subscribed 👍

[@IntotheBlueSimulations]

Hi Jason, It’s been brilliant to see just how much more accessible the console has made the hobby - it’s great to have a whole new crowd enjoying the sim. I’m glad you’ve been having fun with the A320 and indeed that you enjoyed the video! Thank very much for the sub and welcome aboard : )

[@kittealand]

Thank you!! Highly appreciated as always!

[@IntotheBlueSimulations]

Thanks very much Krister! My pleasure, I'm really glad you enjoyed the video : )

[@thomaswalker8898]

This was great, have been looking forward to some scenarios like this. I really appreciate the effort you put into this one.

[@IntotheBlueSimulations]

Thanks very much Thomas! Yeah, I've been meaning to head down this route for some time haha (and actually had this video pre-recorded for a while to be fair); it does take a bit more planning than an average video, but I think / hope it's interesting to show another side of commercial ops. I'm really glad you enjoyed it! I'll look to make a few more videos of a similar theme going forward : ) Cheers and all the best!

[@fhowland]

You know it’s a smooth landing when you hear “5”! Nice!

[@tomstravels520]

That’s not always true. 5 is an optional callout

[@IntotheBlueSimulations]

Haha, thanks Fred! One tries one's best ; )

[@IntotheBlueSimulations]

Ahhh Tom, surely you aren't saying that this landing, and indeed all of my landings aren't excellent?! XD

[@liortaylor5305]

LOVE your videos!!! this is fantastic, I'm learning so much. Please keep it up!!

[@IntotheBlueSimulations]

Thanks very much Lior, very kind of you to say once again and thoroughly appreciated! I'm really glad you enjoyed the video and felt you learnt a few things along the way. I shall certainly endeavour to make a few more, similar outings in the Fenix at a later date : ) Cheers!

[@ronholfly]

Much as I have been a Flight Simulator pilot since 1992 and enjoyed every minute of learning all I can about aviation, it will always be armchair flying, virtual reality headsets are further increasing the absorption but it will never create the sheer monotonous receptiveness of long haul flights or even of the short haul flights daily grind like Lands End to Scillies and back three times a day. Ask any professional pilot and they will tell it is just a job.

[@IntotheBlueSimulations]

Hi Ron, Well, like any job, I think commercial flying can be a bit of a mixed bag. There are certainly days / flights where it can be quite mundane, even unenjoyable, but at other times commercial flying can be genuinely great fun / quite special etc. No job is perfect, but it’s nice to be able to fly, work with different people, see new places and so on. Simming is an enjoyable endeavour in its own right and whilst quite different from real-world flying in some respects, the joy of learning, discovery and challenging oneself, still very much exists in MSFS et al I find : ) Cheers and all the best!

[@tuluksvui747]

one common MEL was inop PRIM or SEC... had a few of those on line...

[@milanverhulst6578]

You should make more videos with the same plane for example multiple videos with the PMDG 738 and so. It's always nice to see your content.

[@IntotheBlueSimulations]

Cheers Milan! Well I sort of do; I pre-record a lot of videos ahead of time (for example I have 2 PMDG 737 videos ready to go), but then it can be quite some time before they get released (due to reviewing other products etc). Certainly it's nice to spend a bit more time with a single addon. It would be great to make similar failure scenario videos with the PMDG 737, but I'm not really familiar enough with the aircraft / its documentation. For sure though I will look to continue making these sorts of videos with the Fenix though. I'm really glad you're enjoying the content! Thanks very much for watching and all the best : )

[@rocotiger]

JMC Air.. wow that brings back some memeries of family holidays

[@IntotheBlueSimulations]

Haha, likewise RT! I took a JMC Air 757 down to Majorca for the summer holidays one year, hence why I chose the route : ) All the best!

[@jeremy41234]

Absolutely love this style of video. Very well done 👌

[@IntotheBlueSimulations]

Thanks very much Jeremy, I'm really glad you enjoyed it! This slightly more technical style of video, seems to have been enjoyed overall, so I shall look to make some more, similar content going forward : ) Cheers and all the best!

[@worldaviation4k]

I've not flown the default A320 for over a year, are the flight dynamics still fluffy? It always felt weird to me when coming to touch down, like too much lift from the flaps. I did FSX and a real level d sim and felt those were the most accurate. The graphics are great though. I think PMDG was making a new one but needed to work with the game company on tweaks

[@IntotheBlueSimulations]

Hi WA 4K, The default A320’s flight dynamics are certainly much improved, as compared with when the sim released (the flight modelling of the default jets was frankly awful initially). The default A320 is still so-so, but okaaay by default standards I suppose. The freeware FBW A320 mod offers a significant improvement and certainly payware aircraft like the PMDG 737, Fenix A320 et al, are all broadly on a par with payware aircraft in other sims. I hope that clarifies things a little? All the best : )

[@worldaviation4k]

@@IntotheBlueSimulations Yes I agree ^_^ thank you :)

[@roberthatcher2773]

Busy, busy, busy, well done, great stuff!

[@IntotheBlueSimulations]

Haha, it did indeed keep me rather busy Robert (although gathering all of the paperwork together, probably took longer than the rest of the video ha). I'm really glad you enjoyed it! Thanks very much for watching and all the best to you : )

[@dtotheatothevtothee]

Love these. Please make some more when you have a chance! I still haven't picked up the Fenix, but I will soon!

[@IntotheBlueSimulations]

Thanks very much Dave, very happy to hear that you enjoyed it! The format seems to have been well received overall, so I shall certainly endeavour to make a few more : ) As and when you pick up the Fenix, I do hope you enjoy it! Cheers and all the best.

[@majoraviatior1611]

As soon as the fenix came out It was never a game

[@Garrixon_]

Autopilot disconnect in Fenix must be bind with "Autopilot OFF" in the settings, it will disconnect properly using the sidestick button then

[@IntotheBlueSimulations]

Thanks very much Garrixon! I had figured it was something along those lines - I was just a little surprised to see that Fenix hadn’t coded around the issue (as others have). I do sometimes use the same button for autopilot engagement (on other aircraft), so I guess it’s just a “quirk” I’ll have to live with for now. Thanks again and all the best : )

[@TSC777]

its not like x plane where u can see the physics graphs in the sim

[@IntotheBlueSimulations]

Actually, I believe it is now possible to display CFD visualisations within MSFS also TSC777. Don’t get me wrong, X-Plane still has the better flight dynamics of the two sims and I enjoy both sims myself, but clearly MSFS can be quite a capable platform at this point (as I hope I demonstrated here). All the best : )

[@asill8122]

Fantastic video. Definitely need more like this. I admit, a lot of the tech detail passed me by but it just makes me want to know more. Can't think of a finer compliment. Thanks for all your hard work on this one. I'll feel a little more reassured the next time the plane I'm on has to go around.

[@IntotheBlueSimulations]

Thank you very much once again sir! I realise it was probably a bit of a "jump in at the deep end" haha, but hopefully people still got a few things out of it (it seems they did). If it's got you keen for future similar videos, then I'm a happy chap ; ) My pleasure once again! Cheers! PS and yes, certainly no need for concern, if the aircraft ever has to go-around : )

[@markscars1069]

Next time my approach to LHR 27R involves a go around I’m going to be a nervous wreck sitting back there 😀

[@IntotheBlueSimulations]

Haha, did I scare you that much Mark?! XD

[@managed9348]

When Asobo finally implements a way to have better physics for the folks who want it, it’s gonna be wraps for every other sim for real

[@IntotheBlueSimulations]

I rather agree Managed: I think X-Plane will continue to have its place, but I'm finding fewer and fewer reasons to fire the sim up (and X-Plane 12 has felt like a bit of a flop to me thus far). MSFS has come on quite significantly in the flight modelling department with the last few updates and if Asobo continue to plug away, the sim is going to have almost everything wrapped up very nicely! Cheers and all the best : )

[@lancehoward6714]

Great video. I love the scenario... definitely would like to see more of this.

[@IntotheBlueSimulations]

Thanks very much Lance, I'm really glad you enjoyed it! Generally speaking, people seem to have found the scenario interesting, so I shall certainly aim to create a few more similar videos going forwards : ) Cheers and all the best!

[@vasiliosgrekousis8192]

That's what I wanna see! MSFS as the new Prepar3D some day....!

[@IntotheBlueSimulations]

I think MSFS is certainly well on its way at this point Vasilios : ) Cheers!

[@vasiliosgrekousis8192]

@@IntotheBlueSimulations Glad to see! :)

[@eamon945]

Excellent video. Great to see the master at work.

[@IntotheBlueSimulations]

Haha, thanks very much Eamon, I'm really glad you enjoyed it! Cheers and all the best : )

[@braniffsimpilot]

Thanks for such an informative video. Look forward to more learning from you.

[@IntotheBlueSimulations]

Thanks very much BSP, my absolute pleasure! Thanks for watching and hopefully catch you on the next one : ) Cheers!

[@georgecurious5940]

Great video, as always. Would like to see more of this kind of failure scenarios. Hint: You need to bind the Sidestick AP Button to AP Off, then it behaves like in RL.

[@IntotheBlueSimulations]

Thanks very much George, I'm really glad you enjoyed it! It seems quite a few people found the scenario interesting, so I shall certainly look to make a few more similar videos going forward. Cheers for the pointer re the autopilot disconnection. I figured that might be the case, I was just quite surprised that Fenix didn't code around it (as others have). All the best! : )

[@coffeeguy6673]

Another excellent video, thank you. Your videos always look so good. Very impressive.

[@IntotheBlueSimulations]

Thank you very much once again sir, I'm really glad you enjoyed it! I certainly try my best to get the sim / content looking good, luckily Fenix have done a lot of work for me in this case though haha ; ) Cheers again! All the best : )

[@ImpendingJoker]

In the same way that FSX was, MSFS was never "just a game", and just like FSX/P3D it has been up to 3rd party developers to make it into the sim that we all knew it could be. I hope that A2A gets their Accu-sim Comanche soon, because that will be when MSFS is no longer "just a game".

[@IntotheBlueSimulations]

Hi IJ, Haha, well I just went with the title because I *still* occasionally get comments along the lines of "MSFS is just an Xbox game for kids" and clearly we are well past that at this stage. As you allude to, no sim is ever *just* one thing; any sim can of course be a game, it just depends on how one chooses to use the software. We already have some pretty cracking addons in MSFS, but I strongly suspect A2A's addon will be the GA "icing on the cake" yes. All the best!

[@NightOwlGames]

its never been a game for me, each aircraft is its own simulation it teaches you and maybe you find yourself in a real life situation where something bad happens to the pilot and you an economy class passenger gets to save everyone on board because you played a simulator and had an idea on what to do.

[@IntotheBlueSimulations]

Well, everyone seems to see MSFS differently haha and I went with the title because I still get comments along the lines of: "MSFS is just a game for kids". At the end of the day, I actually don't think it matters what one chooses to designate MSFS as, but as you allude to NOG, it's what one does with the software that actually matters (and the sim can in fact be used in quite some depth these days). Cheers and all the best : )

[@hjr2000]

Another great iTB video - respect as ever!

[@IntotheBlueSimulations]

Thanks very much once again Haden! Something a bit different here I figured - I'm really glad you enjoyed it : ) Cheers as always for watching!

[@topofthegreen]

Fs2020 just keeps getting better.

[@IntotheBlueSimulations]

It certainly doesn’t Michael : ) All the best!

[@willh1827]

This was great! First time here 😊

[@IntotheBlueSimulations]

Ah well thanks very much Will! I’m really glad you enjoyed the video and welcome to the channel! : )

[@TypicalDutchSaysHi]

Well, you can play "MSFS as a game" with most default airplanes and make it as easy as you like with the different assistance modes. So for the public that likes it to play easy and just do what they like without all those difficult stuff, it's perfectly possible. On the other hand, for those who like the simulator part of it and want to get "As real as it gets" there are many more possibilities and creators like Fenix and PMDG can get you very far into reality. Combined with stuff like Vatsim and detailed manuals, procedures and for some failures, it's amazing and if you see how amazing it has become since the introduction of flight simulator some decades ago...! For some it's an (Arcade) game, for some it's a Simulator.

[@IntotheBlueSimulations]

Absolutely Martijn! That's really what I was getting at: MSFS does a great job at straddling the line between a game and a sim, but clearly at this point it is not *just* a game. Personally I don't think the distinction is all that important anyway and people should absolutely enjoy the sim in the best way they see fit! I only went with the title, because I still see comments along the lines of; "MSFS is just a game for kids" and I would say that is demonstrably untrue at this point. All the best! : )

[@VirtualFlightTraining]

awesome video! always fly safely 👏

[@IntotheBlueSimulations]

Thank you very much VFT, I’m really glad you enjoyed it! Happy flying and all the best : )

[@WildgooseUK]

What ATC you are using...Sounds great

[@IntotheBlueSimulations]

Hi David, The ATC is actually real-world recordings, which I’ve then edited into the video. There is an ATC chatter app available for MSFS though, if that’s the sort of thing you’re after : ) I hope that helps a little. All the best!

[@Brimmlinn]

Im not to far into the video but what really strikes me is just how many systems are effected by the one inoperative unit, which is probably an LRU. Not only does it show just how "computer controlled" the A320 is but also just how good the simulation. And yes, I am one of those grumpy old bastards that dislikes when someone calls my simulator a game. :)

[@IntotheBlueSimulations]

Absolutely CG; although I must admit, I initially rather unintentionally chose a failure with a lot of knock-on consequences, but I soon realised it would (hopefully) make for an interesting video. It would be much more typical to see an MEL item with no / few operational procedures to follow and often the aircraft could fly with the failed item for weeks at a time (whereas here we had a much stricter time limit until repair - for obvious reasons). I certainly hope that the video demonstrated just what a good job Fenix (and ProSim to be fair) have done! Haha, well I've always taken the approach that just about any flight simulator is both a sim and a game, it just depends on what one wants to do with it. Neither use case is wrong, but I chose the title because I still get comments (on occasion) of "MSFS is just a game for kids" etc and hopefully I've proven here that whilst there is still work to be done on the core of the sim, it's as good (if not better) than any of the competition at this point. Cheers! : )

[@juliashenandoah3965]

Finally someone is daring to go through these detailed electrical circuits of this simulated Airbus, and the interesting failures. :) Thank you very much for this video. But I have a question, since the last Fenix update there is always a bunch of circuit breakers mostly hidden behind the movable cockpit seat tripped. "ENG 1 and 2 OIL PRSS & REVSNSR CHAN A and B", and "BRK TMP DET UNIT", and "THIS ACTR LSSD". There is no error message on the ECAM, it makes no difference if these circuit breakers are in or out, they seem to do or change nothing. Is this not yet simulated? (It seems to be oil pressure and thrust reverser sensor channels, the brake temperatur sensor, and I have no idea what "this actuator LSSD" means). Oh and are you planning to make more interesting videos about the electric circuits in the Fenix, and electric failures and system emergencies?

[@flightsimman69]

Excellent presentation. Job well done. 👍👍

[@IntotheBlueSimulations]

Thanks very much Rafael, very kind of you to say! I'm really glad you enjoyed the video. Cheers for watching and all the best to you : )

[@iain8837]

It’s all realistic until the rudder moves to keep the aircraft on centreline after touch down, and then the ground arcade handling shows it’s true colours, back to XP12 we go!

[@IntotheBlueSimulations]

Hello Iain, True, MSFS does still have its weaknesses of course. To be fair though, every sim does. I very much enjoy X-Plane myself (flew the FlyJsim 727 just yesterday in fact), but it also used to have some woeful ground handling issues; those seem to have been sorted now though and hopefully Asobo will eventually do the same with MSFS. Horses for courses as always, I suppose : ) Cheers, all the best!

[@Keepmelevel]

Excellent work!😎

[@IntotheBlueSimulations]

Many thanks Headspace! I’m really glad you enjoyed the video : ) All the best!

[@riding4beers889]

Only a matter of time until you see a hot air balloon doing 400 knots on the ground

[@IntotheBlueSimulations]

Haha! I’ve no doubt it’s been done already XD

[@squidge45]

Hello. How do you move around the cockpit with such fluidity?

[@IntotheBlueSimulations]

Hello Dave, I'm using a head-tracking device called "TrackIR" for the camera movements. It's great, although a little pricey. There are cheaper / freeware alternatives available though, should you wish to give it a go for yourself : ) I hope that helps. All the best!

[@bankabled]

Outstanding, thank you.

[@IntotheBlueSimulations]

Thanks very much DRD, I’m really glad you enjoyed it! My pleasure on the video and all the best to you : )

[@xdiver01]

It IS a game.

[@IntotheBlueSimulations]

MSFS is a game for sure xdiver, but it can also be used as a sim. The point of my title, was really just to make light of the “MSFS is just a game for kids” viewpoint. For sure MSFS can be enjoyed as a game (and more power to those who wish to use it at such!), but clearly one can also simulate certain things in quite some depth at this point - hence the sim being more than “just” a game. All the best

[@LynxBite]

"Ahh, looks like we have a Master Warning here, so we just cancel that"

[@IntotheBlueSimulations]

Hi Lynx, It's a little bit tricky to tell from your comment - are you saying you would have done something differently? All the best

[@happygimp5167]

Hello. The sound packs I hear, does that come stock with the Fenix?

[@IntotheBlueSimulations]

Hi HG, I presume you're referring to the ATC calls? The ATC is actually real-world recordings, which I’ve then edited into the video (not a functionality of the Fenix addon). There is an ATC chatter app available for MSFS though, if that’s the sort of thing you’re after : ) I hope that helps a little. All the best!

[@speedbird7471]

Great video, loved the technical aspect. What is the best way to simulate MEL items in the Fenix Airbus?

[@IntotheBlueSimulations]

Hi Speedbird, Thanks very much, I'm really glad you enjoyed it! Well (if I understand your question correctly), for this video I just created some programmed failures (as obviously I wanted a set pattern of events to unfold), but the most realistic way, would probably be simply to have random failures turned on and deal accordingly with anything the addon throws up. Does that help? All the best! : )

[@puckthefens6934]

its a game without the fenix a320.

[@IntotheBlueSimulations]

Hi PtF, True, the Fenix / high quality 3rd part addons make a huge difference in the MSFS, but that has really always been the case in any sim. The video title was somewhat tongue-in-cheek at any rate; most "flight sims" are either a "sim", or a game, depending on what the user wishes to make of them. Cheers, all the best! : )

[@stevewhan7308]

I do appreciate the scenarios, and obviously the value in practicing a pre-planned failure event. Awesome vid, thank you! Wondering if it’s possible to configure the sim to activate a totally random failure at-say a nominated % chance occurring per flight, whilst line flying normal sectors? Or are failures only pre-determined? - that way you never actually know whether or not an adverse event may occur!

[@IntotheBlueSimulations]

Thanks very much Steve, I'm really glad you enjoyed the video! It depends on the addon, but certainly most of these complex addons (the Fenix A320 included I believe) allow the user to set random failures, based on percentage chance etc. Obviously that would be the most realistic option and indeed can make for some interesting scenarios also. My pleasure on the video! Thanks for watching and all the best : )

[@simulacrae]

As I can’t edit my previous content in the iPad I’ll post another comment, the reason you get ap off alerts is because you have the wrong command bound, you want to bind the AP OFF in settings.

[@IntotheBlueSimulations]

Thanks very much Christopher, I did figure that might well be the case, I was just a little surprised that Fenix haven't coded around it (as some other Airbus addons do). I do occasionally use the same button to engage the autopilot also, so I guess it's a minor niggle I shall just have to live with for now. Appreciate the pointer though! Cheers again : )

[@simulacrae]

@@IntotheBlueSimulations well, if you don’t want to rebind the keys you can use the mouse to press the AP disconnect on the side stick.

[@IntotheBlueSimulations]

Ah yes, that could work also of course : ) Cheers!

[@amedeoarduino7795]

wow, cool video! how did you get the old version of the a320 and how come you don't have any INOP controls. I fly the a320 neo and have a good amount of INOPERATIVE controls. how do I take them off so I can fly with more realism?

[@IntotheBlueSimulations]

Hi Amedeo, It sounds like you're using the default version of the A320 within MSFS? The aircraft used here, is the payware Fenix Airbus A320 - a 3rd party addon. You can purchase the addon of course, but also consider giving the FBW mod a try for the default A320 NEO (if you haven't done so already) - it enhances the default Airbus quite a bit and it's completely free! I hope that clarifies things a little. I'm really glad you enjoyed the video! Thanks for watching and all the best : )

[@NickF14]

I have very similar PC Specs. What are your game settings? Great video.

[@IntotheBlueSimulations]

Hi Nick, glad you enjoyed the video! My settings are roughly as follows: - “High End” preset - Pre-Cache = Ultra - Terrain and Object visibility sliders set at 125% (sorry, I forget the actual names of them) - Motion Blur = Off - Glass Cockpit Refresh = Medium - AI Traffic = Off - VSync = On / 60fps That gives a nice balance between graphics and performance. I only run at 1080p though, hence why I'm able to maintain high FPS / relatively smooth performance. I do also spend quite a bit of time tweaking the lighting and weather in many of my videos (both can make a huge difference in how the sim looks). I hope that helps. Thanks for watching and all the best : )

[@dabneyoffermein595]

How can I check to see if I have the latest version of GSX installed?

[@IntotheBlueSimulations]

Hi Dabney, No idea on that one I'm afraid - I don't own GSX myself. Sorry I can't be of more help on that one. All the best!

[@se-kmg355]

Regarding the autopilot disconnect, you have to bind the key to "AUTOPILOT OFF", then your second click will cancel the master warning.

[@IntotheBlueSimulations]

Thanks very much for the pointer SE-KMG. I did wonder whether that might be the case, but some addons code around this (and I was surprised to see that Fenix haven't). I do also occasionally use the same button for engaging the autopilot on other addons, so I guess it's just an issue I shall have to live with for the time being. I appreciate the help though! Cheers and all the best : )

[@cvt8001]

@@IntotheBlueSimulations Do you fly at all on xbox? If so do you plan on to use the Honeycomb XPC with the Bravo throttle quadrant?

[@IntotheBlueSimulations]

I’m afraid I don’t own an Xbox Vlad, no. It would be nice to try the sim on the console, but I have neither the space, nor the free time for that at the moment unfortunately haha. Cheers, all the best : )

[@Rmi_brandito]

Utter butter!!!!❤

[@IntotheBlueSimulations]

Well thank you very much sir! One tries one’s best haha ; )

[@agile823]

Great information!

[@IntotheBlueSimulations]

Thanks very much Agile, I'm really glad you found the video informative! Cheers for watching and all the best : )

[@Manu1c]

Have been trying to find the MEL and OpsProc PDFS but am not able to. Is there an MEL available anywhere for the A320? :) Thanks for the great video.

[@IntotheBlueSimulations]

Hello Emanuele, I used this MEL / FCOM for the video: kupdf.net/download/mel-a320_58c0b959e12e89e52dadd374_pdf www.avsimrus.com/f/aviation-documents-15/full-a320-fcom-vol-1234-7364.html I can't attest as to the safety of the links / downloads and no doubt the respective airlines probably didn't give approval for the documentation to be published online, but nevertheless they are there should you want them. I hope that helps. Cheers and the best! : )

[@TamilFlightSimmer]

Beautiful landing

[@IntotheBlueSimulations]

Thank you very much sir! One tries one's best ; ) Thanks for watching! : )

[@racheljennings1688]

Fantastic landing. 🎉

[@IntotheBlueSimulations]

Thanks very much Rachel! Gotta keep the virtual passengers happy ; )

[@onehappykamper]

Great video. I use fs2020 as more of a game... However this Fenix plane is amazing! How does it compare to pdmg?

[@IntotheBlueSimulations]

Thanks very much John, I'm glad you enjoyed it! That's great: My title was a little bit of a dig at the "MSFS is just a game for kids" crowd haha, but I don't think it's really all that important how one defines the software, so long as they are having fun using it! The Fenix is indeed amazing and personally I would rank it just above the PMDG 737. Both are excellent addons of course, but the Fenix has the edge in terms of graphics and features (the excellent EFB for example). For what it's worth, I briefly sum things up here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/ZpmYip6Aa7VjeLM Cheers and all the best : )

[@mikecoffee100]

I realy enjoyed this style of video and video but am not into the heavy iron realy. I am a GA man myself. Once again I did enjoy this video Thank You

[@IntotheBlueSimulations]

Hi Mike, Well I'm glad you enjoyed the video, even if the commercial stuff isn't really your cup of tea haha. As you know, I like to keep a variety of content on the channel; I'll happily consider looking into some similar videos with the GA stuff, but the Airbus works best for me, as it's the aircraft I'm most familiar with. Thanks as always! : )

[@mikecoffee100]

@@IntotheBlueSimulations Fair enough :)

[@johnmaguire2185]

Excellent stream.

[@IntotheBlueSimulations]

Thanks very much indeed John, I'm really glad you enjoyed it : ) Cheers for watching and all the best!

[@ShanesQueenSite]

I'm on Mac , is there a MSFS on Mac? I'm currently using X-Plane but would probably prefer MSFS as I used it for many years on PC.

[@IntotheBlueSimulations]

Hello Shane, I don't believe that MSFS works on Mac I'm afraid. I gather there are options for running windows on a Mac though, if needs be? There is also a cloud gaming version of MSFS, so I imagine that could suit your requirements very well? : ) I hope that helps a little. All the best!

[@Tucanae515]

The sim still feels janky; which destroys the suspension of disbelief for me. This is the main reason why it will remain my #2 sim.

[@IntotheBlueSimulations]

Fair enough MA! We all have different preferences of course and indeed different experiences with each sim (I often it just comes down to what one gets used to). I very much enjoy MSFS, but I don't have tunnel vision - the sim does some things well and not others. Indeed, I enjoy most flight simulators, as they all have their strengths and weaknesses. Cheers and all the best! : )

[@tubeloobs]

It was never just a game to begin with

[@IntotheBlueSimulations]

Haha, well everyone has their own opinion and I only went with the title because I *still* get comments along the lines of: "MSFS is just a game for kids". At the end of the day, I actually don't think it matters what one chooses to designate MSFS as, but as you allude to Tubeloobs, it's what one does with the software that actually matters (and the sim can indeed be used in quite some depth these days). Cheers and all the best : )

[@simulacrae]

Excellent video, but are the MEL lists available online or do you have to have access to company SOPs?

[@IntotheBlueSimulations]

Thanks very much Christopher, I'm really glad you enjoyed it! I used this MEL for the video: kupdf.net/download/mel-a320_58c0b959e12e89e52dadd374_pdf I can't attest as to the safety of the link / download and no doubt LAN probably didn't give approval for the documentation to be published online, but nevertheless it's there should you want it. I hope that helps. Cheers and the best! : )

[@CicaeMeow]

Could you please check out the newest FBW A320 as well? :)

[@IntotheBlueSimulations]

I really ought to AMG! I have a FBW A320 vid pre-recorded, but the trouble with pre-recording in the FBW - the videos always date so quickly (with the team so consistently putting out excellent updates haha). I'll have to take another look when I get the chance : ) Cheers for the suggestion. All the best!

[@CicaeMeow]

@@IntotheBlueSimulations thank you very much for your work and reply! I'm really enjoying your videos! :)

[@IntotheBlueSimulations]

My pleasure! Thank *you* very much haha - I’m really glad to hear that your enjoying the content : )

[@sam09-k2r]

Great video, anywhere I could find the 320 MEL & QRH?

[@IntotheBlueSimulations]

Thanks Samyar, I'm glad you enjoyed it! I used these for the video: kupdf.net/download/mel-a320_58c0b959e12e89e52dadd374_pdf vueloyvela.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/A319-320-321-QRH.pdf I can't attest as to the safety of the links / downloads and no doubt the respective airlines probably didn't give approval for the documentation to be published online, but nevertheless they are there should you want them. I hope that helps. Cheers and the best! : )

[@sam09-k2r]

@@IntotheBlueSimulations Ahh thank you so much, Couldnt find them anywhere online for some reason 🙂

[@IntotheBlueSimulations]

You’re most welcome! : )

[@cowsgomoo4618]

I wouldn't know, bought digital version off gamestop, received email with code but no where to actually download it from. Can't get any help

[@IntotheBlueSimulations]

Hi CGM, A bit of a guess on my part (as I’m not familiar with the procedure for purchasing the sim through a 3rd party), but the code perhaps needs to then be used with a Steam / Microsoft Store account, to allow you to digitally download on one of those platforms? I hope that suggestion proves to be of some use. All the best!

[@m.l.5284]

Nice. Just get a more up-to-date GPU, to achieve more realism. I. e. missing refletions on airplan surfaces.

[@IntotheBlueSimulations]

Cheers ML, I'm glad you enjoyed it! I would love to get a newer GPU, but those things don't come cheap haha. I am planning to get one, but just waiting to see how things pan out with the 40 series vs the 30 series. All the best! : )

[@samuelbarringer715]

Why is it difficult to get the Boeing 747 8 to lower the flaps to lower the takeoff speed like in reality?

[@IntotheBlueSimulations]

Hi Samuel, I don't have an exact answer for you on that one I'm afraid, but I can say that unfortunately, most of the default jets in MSFS leave a lot to be desired (particularly with regards to the flight models). What difficulty exactly are you having with lowering the flaps on the 748? All the best : )

[@jasonladd6400]

How long does it take to be proficient at this sim from scratch?

[@IntotheBlueSimulations]

Hi Jason, Well that’s a tough question to answer haha. Of course it would very much depend on how many hours one puts into the endeavour of learning etc and also what one classes as “proficient”, but broadly I would say about 1 year is sufficient to go from zero to reasonably capable within the sim. It should be much quicker to get the basics of flying figured out; the real rabbit hole comes when you start looking at real-wood theory, procedures etc haha. I hope that helps a little? Cheers and all the best : )

[@najeejohnson3658]

I’m hoping they have more aircraft selections! No one wants to use a airbus on every flight 🙄

[@IntotheBlueSimulations]

There’s quite an array of aircraft already available for the sim Najee, both payware and freeware. If Airbus isn’t your thing, there is the excellent WT CJ4 for example, the Heavy Division 787, Just Flight 146, the PMDG 737 etc : ) All the best

[@JMxVideos]

What ATC addon are you using?

[@IntotheBlueSimulations]

Hi JM97, The ATC is actually real-world recordings, which I’ve then edited into the video. There is an ATC chatter app available for MSFS though, if that’s the sort of thing you’re after : ) I hope that helps. All the best!

[@pramodmathur20]

Where can I find the manual/ MEL?

[@IntotheBlueSimulations]

Hi Pramod, I used this MEL / FCOM for the video: kupdf.net/download/mel-a320_58c0b959e12e89e52dadd374_pdf www.avsimrus.com/f/aviation-documents-15/full-a320-fcom-vol-1234-7364.html I can't attest as to the safety of the links / downloads and no doubt the respective airlines probably didn't give approval for the documentation to be published online, but nevertheless they are there should you want them. I hope that helps. Cheers and the best! : )

[@antongazaryan2532]

MSFS has never been just a game.

[@IntotheBlueSimulations]

Hi Anton, Well, everyone seems to see MSFS differently haha and to be fair, the sim has come on a long way since release. I only went with the title, because I still get comments along the lines of: "MSFS is just a game for kids". At the end of the day, I actually don't think it matters what one chooses to designate MSFS as, it's what one does with the software that actually matters (and the sim can in fact be used in quite some depth these days). Cheers and all the best : )

[@surfman88]

This ipad in cockpit is pretty handy for VR. Is this with the model or a separate module? Tia.

[@IntotheBlueSimulations]

Hi Michel, The tablet is included as part of the addon I'm afraid, as opposed to a separate application. It is indeed a very well created EFB by Fenix and would be an excellent utility to have with all addons. I hope that clarifies things for you. Cheers and all the best! : )

[@ellonysman]

Hello Sir, I believe you said you fly professionally, which delightful aircraft are you currently certified in?

[@IntotheBlueSimulations]

Hi Steve, Hehe, well hopefully the video title should offer up some clues ; ) I fly the Airbus for a living. I tend not to be more specific than that, but I have flown multiple variants of the Airbus family over the years. I've been flying commercially for about 10 years now and flying in some capacity for many years before that (and simming for over 25 years now - yikes!). I know that's a little vague, but I hope it clarifies things somewhat haha. All the best : )

[@Vv-gk4cu]

Will FENIX work on the NEOs at all?

[@IntotheBlueSimulations]

Not to my knowledge Vv. Fenix is currently working on an IAE version of the A320 (as a free update), after that I’m not sure, but I don’t believe they’ve made any mention of a NEO upgrade etc. I hope that clarifies things. All the best! : )