The FREE A380 for MSFS: FlyByWire A380X Full Flight with a Real Airline Pilot

[@TheCessnaGuy]

I used to commute on an a380 regularly. The accuracy of this FREE aircraft is absolutely uncanny, they have done an awesome job

[@null_geodesic]

You don't know much then. Half of the plane still doesn't work, including rudder and pitch trim, rudder is usually ass in MSFS but here it is downright bad, taxiing is horrible and the nose wheel has no traction, engine model is bad and there is no response to the aircraft losing engines, maintains flight. Randomly pitches up at times (runaway trim style) until it stalls. Flight director often requires restarting. The weight of it makes no difference on climb performance which is obscene, it can also takeoff without breaking a sweat while being terminally overweight. I am happy they're working on it, but we'd tear apart paid aircrafts for less.

[@otg374gaming8]

@@null_geodesic Appreciate the fact that this is firstly free, and secondly that this is in Alpha at the moment.

[@TheCessnaGuy]

@@null_geodesic that’s nice 😊

[@fridjonvilhjalmsson2883]

@@null_geodesic What does Alpha mean? Any idea? You really don't have to fly it, you know!

[@Gryper-c3s]

@@null_geodesic Damn it just came out. Give them ten minutes.

[@AndrewSanderson152]

If you’re not an instructor already, you should be. Superb tutorial with no rushing and clear explanations. Many thanks.

[@DarkSwordsman]

It seems they got the right people on the project. In my opinion, a lot of this detail isn't hard, it just takes a lot of time. Time that is usually compensated for with money. I'm pretty sure they've been working on this for at least 3 years? But with the free modeling tools of today and the mass of people involved in FBW, I am not surprised they managed something of this caliber. Not to discredit the work, but to emphasize that it's possible with community sourcing and good management, and that their work is stellar.

[@holobolo1661]

Also a credit to the teams collaboration and communication skills. Very easy for things to go sideways in a group of people without HR, behavior policies etc, especially when passions are involved. It's a credit to the team's professionalism that AFAIK there has been little to no drama.

[@strangerdanger1012]

One of the main things is that the people who worked on this project (and others) did it because they genuinely WANTED to. It wasn't some job or a work project where you have management pushing deadlines on you and in situation where $ usually has more priority. In this case, it's a free product, being worked on simply because the people that did it love what they do and had the passion for the project. Lot of the contributors did it on their off time from their real world jobs/obligations. What it really shows is what the product can be if the people working on it have true passion for it, and don't just treat it like a job or a paycheck. Prime example of that is the monstrosity that is the Aerosoft A330 CEO. Almost a million euros supposedly and look at what they released.

[@hanzala553]

100% credit goes to the team, but man fix the engines power like fenix a320 or just copy its code/files to make it look more realistic, its the only thing that needs work imo

[@holobolo1661]

@@hanzala553 dude... it's an alpha of a freeware. it's in an incredibly polished state considering. And that is not the only thing that needs work at all, but it doesn't matter. Be grateful they released an alpha or you'd still be waiting. And you can still just wait if it's not ready for your standards.

[@horrido666]

Actually, it is hard. Hard like playing a violin is hard. It might look easy, but its not. Knowing the modeling tools is considered the challenging part. They are not as user friendly as you are accustomed to.

[@adam632]

58:25 love how the engines are wobbling with the wingflex! Amazing free product

[@320SimPilot]

Great spot, it is remarkable indeed!

[@Jojos25]

You're so calm and relaxed, love your videos, you're a pilot by nature. The best aviation channel by far!

[@brianharris1830]

“All Hail FlybyWire Team” tremendous work!!! Bourbon 🥃 for all!

[@WB-kx7jw]

I was able to get this monster powered up, get in the air and land an ILS approach just from your work on the fenix a320. Tip of the hat to you captain!

[@ConcordeFan]

According to FBW, the keyboard in the tray table only works for the OIT, which isn't (yet) modelled in the A380X.

[@320SimPilot]

Thanks for the info, glad it wasn't me doing something wrong!

[@oelph]

Fantastic video! Because of all your previous a320 videos, I was well placed to get up to speed in the a380, and knew your first video on this behemoth would not disappoint! Thank you!

[@320SimPilot]

Excellent, I'm glad to hear it! It is so similar everyone should give it a go if they can fly the A320!

[@oelph]

@@320SimPilot Can I ask about the THS FOR setting? Is it an absolute requirement or only recommended by some airlines? Does it only affect on the ground and take off, with the Airbus computers taking over once in normal law?

[@dandare2527]

As we all know, thousands of simmers worlwide have been waiting 4 years for this release, and likewise waiting the last couple of days for the definitive intro flight from "The Boss". Always informative and I never cease to learn, though I do have to slow you down a cog or 2; I'm only a mere mortal. However, once again my hat's off to you sir, well done and thanks!

[@CrashEd1664]

What a treat - so exciting to see this in the sim! Thanks for the review Capt! 👍

[@320SimPilot]

You're welcome Ed, thanks for watching!

[@Fm123ify]

Beautiful Aircraft, Beautiful Scenary, Beautiful Landing 🧈🧈🧈

[@steveo1kinevo]

Thanks for the video! Looking forward to flying this amazing aircraft around the world in flight sim.

[@320SimPilot]

You are so welcome, as always thanks for your fantastic content too and have fun in the A380, its quite a sensation!

[@stevoone342]

As a sim pilot I’ve been loving flying the king of the skies, and been learning and improving a lot and really looking forward to each flight. I am shocked this is free… this puts a lot of pay wear to shame, im looking at you aerosoft with your a330 and some others. The team at flyby wire need a massive thanks from the community, fantastic product and it ant finished yet.

[@jhallock]

Don't forget to donate on their website! Well deserved! 😊

[@StewartClarke-pn9ex]

Well said

[@4prawns]

I really appreciate the time you put into your videos - so many great details that I would have completely overlooked on this amazing project - a absolute treat !

[@320SimPilot]

Thank you so much for continuing to watch and support the channel, I really appreciate it! Glad you enjoyed this one!

[@DP-xz8xr]

Wow - full credit to the FBW team, that looks awesome and if they continue to improve, fix and add to it as they have done the 320, it will be amazing. Absolutely fantastic work and kudos to all the team involved.

[@kendalley2314]

… brilliant and thank you too for going through this for us … so good to have an experienced commercial pilot taking time out to demonstrate this wonderful simulation of an iconic aeroplane while obviously having fun too👏

[@ITMann]

Wonderful showcase of the FlyByWire A380X. Many thanks. Incredible work from the FBW team. I flew this yesterday, but unless your hardware has been upgraded you will struggle in the 8K version, users beware !. There is a big FPS hit initially. You will need a beefy CPU and GPU for the 8k version to make headwind in some of the more detailed airports. VRAM usage is very high even on the 4k version, well over 80% at some points for me. Apart from that this is truly amazing for a freeware product. I am sure that in the coming months we will see continued updates to further improve upon this Alpha release. Thank you.

[@KnightlyTruth]

These are some of the best free planes I have ever used. Great video captain!

[@stomcode]

Now, this - THIS is worth the wait.

[@FatherTime1958]

Thank you for your outstanding presentation. As a fellow airline pilot, I am amazed at t=your technical proficiency in the simulator. Naturally, you have the aviation knowledge, but what really sets you apart is the fact that you are an actual airline pilot and you possess the content creation skills that you rival any of the other top-level creators. Thanks again.

[@ChrisM541]

A fantastic first flight overview, cheers for this, and what a stunning job the FBW team have done on this beauty.

[@dougalmctavish3882]

Just the one I've been waiting for. Many thanks Captain.

[@hjr2000]

Hope we have a live stream soon ^Haden 🎉

[@320SimPilot]

Thanks Dougal! Hope you enjoyed it!

[@RedDragonV09]

I appreciate your in depth explanation for everything on this aircraft. Your video has helped clarify a lot of questions I had about the systems and how to fly this plane.

[@davidrose7163]

Thanks for another excellent video Captain! We really appreciate your attention to detail and your clear, accurate descriptions of what to do to get this amazing aircraft up the blue.

[@alanplayford]

Excellent run-through of a marvellous aircraft! Will deffo look to be flying this one!

[@StuartKerrison]

I flew business class to Australia on a Qantas A380. It was fantastic - as was this video. :-)

[@Sekuru_Dread]

Thanks for this first look which serves as a get up and go Tutorial as well. Looking forward to other series when more functionality is implemented.

[@adamfarkas5327]

This incredible aircraft is free. Thank you, FBW, for spoiling us again. Thank you, A320 Sim Pilot, for the review. Meanwhile, the A330 from a certain someone is near £30. Let that sink in.

[@320SimPilot]

Indeed FBW have done an incredible job. Thanks for your kind words!

[@707liner8]

Stunning stuff all round, more than worth the wait, and a great video to show it off, well done Captain (again!).

[@rogerrees9845]

Great presentation... You make it seem so easy !!!.... Thank you... Roger.. Pembrokeshire

[@320SimPilot]

You are very welcome Roger, thank you!

[@cesarandjenrodrigues7804]

Amazing video Captain! My favorite sim channel.

[@elturkocharro4106]

As always, I got from your video 2 or three tips that make the difference. Yesterday, I was trying the A380 and found many issues, but most of them were on me. In addition, I was dealing with hardware issues, but those were related to my recent update to 24H2 on Win11. The update makes my Eclipses hardware with driver error messages. I had to delete and install those again, and that was all. Sorry for being out of topic, but I just want to say thanks for your excellent videos, and keep going! Another thing is the usage of GSX. It was tough for this fellow to find a parking lot. I ended up updating the GSX config file, but to do that, I had to use another plane, as using the A380, I wasn't able to enter the GSX config page.

[@DaraDermody]

Been looking forward to this video :D

[@captainover7479]

When flying in the 380 in real life a couple times, I love the multiple external views on the passenger screens. Do pilots use this for anything, or is it just entertainment for us in back?

[@danniboi7490]

I'm not and expert or anything but I'm guessing they would if an emergency. Its just a guess never heard it but thats what I think

[@theoneandonlyneagabi]

Those cameras are in fact used for taxiing the aeroplane because of it's size and the cockpit being placed above the bottom deck

[@joelangley7974]

As the previous commenter said, it’s useful for taxing as the ACFT is so large, they wouldn’t use that camera in flight.

[@al3xuk]

Oh its finally out, need to dust of my PC and get playing again

[@jdt95123]

Once again, an incredible overview and guide to another fantastic plane. Keep up the good work! 👌

[@NickStaib]

What a great video! I'm busy as ever taking notes, but may I ask a quick question... When taxing straight into a tight turn (e.g. after push back) do pilots ever use asymmetric thrust? Maybe I spent too long driving twin engined boats, but it seems the intuitive thing to do to reduce stress on the front landing gear/tyres?

[@ProcyonMantis]

Great plane, and I hate all the livestream 'noise' of other channels. In here is the best. Cheers :)

[@simon.bartos]

This is absolutely incredible, and it's still in the open alpha version, it came out only a few days ago, so we can expect them to add a lot of features and improvements and do a lot of bugfixing

[@Mikael97]

What an amazing airplane, I can’t believe it’s free. May God bless flybywire for creating such a good quality aircraft for free.

[@robinparmenter8284]

Brilliant video and expertly executed flying. Absolutely fascinating. I would be very interested to know how the cameras were set up for this recording. I would be very grateful for this information.

[@RotiSabziOP]

The cinematics look just so real wow🔥

[@taffman1]

Excellent tutorial. I just hope more airports are added to the system, I got to about 200 from KFJK in, wnt to set up BTV and only then found it was not programmed in!

[@UnitedAirlines4Life]

Really happy I found this channel!

[@jingle1161]

The trackball design is amazing. Think of how this still remains functional during turbulence.

[@sponge08bob]

Couldnt wait for your showcase!

[@GG_Booboo]

I wonder who funded them, there's no way this fantastic masterpiece can be free! Plus you are an exceptional teacher, Mr 320 Sim Pilot

[@320SimPilot]

It is a remarkable achievement of freeware and hard work from FlyByWire! I'm glad you enjoyed the video!

[@BrianT58]

Brilliant video thanks very much, lot's of little tips and tricks in there. Can I ask what laptop make and model you're using for this?

[@Michael-zf1ko]

Nice breakdown. By the way, the missing textures have nothing to do with your "camera setup." They are actually areas of the plane that are simply not modeled yet. It highlights the "alpha" state of the project. There is actually a sign in one of the forward galleys that says the cabin is still a WIP.

[@nickk8762]

Great aircraft, great video. Thanks cap! Really enjoyable.

[@320SimPilot]

Many thanks!

[@flightsimdronenexus]

Thank you so much for this amazing video. It was such a pleasure to watch!

[@320SimPilot]

Thank you for watching and your kind words!

[@adambatchelor4344]

Thank you for another excellent video! Your enthusiasm for sim and aviation shines through as always! I'm curious to know if you had the option to move to the A350 or A380 (not that there are too many of those around) before your switch to the 787?

[@320SimPilot]

Thank you for your kind words! It is never a simple process to choose an aircraft to fly, mostly it is dictated by the airlines needs and what your airline flies or if you are going to change airline! I would happily have flown the 787/380/350!

[@ede8193]

Great great information on this beautiful plane Sir!! Thank you so much, I'm going to take my first flight right now. Wish me luck!! lol

[@06L]

Thank you for this clear and complete video of this beautiful bird. I encourage you to suggest to your subscribers to donate what they can to Flybywire for the colossal work they have done! I will do it. I have often traveled in 747 and the takeoff time on the runway took about 45 seconds before leaving the runway. From all the videos I have seen of the FBY A380, the takeoff time takes about 30 seconds before reaching V1, It seems to me that an A380 should take much more time than a 747 before leaving the runway... To be confirmed...

[@d1d1ka29]

Guys, please donate to flybywire for all the work they have done.. (And no, I do not work for them). I just want more people to help, it's a simple way to show appreciation and also it helps them continue doing this wonderful work

[@phillcom3]

BRILLIANT GRAPHICS FOR IT TO BE A LAPTOP!

[@nitram419]

Thanks for the interesting video! By the way, the vertical situation display *does* work if you have loaded SimBridge AND you have selected the terrain function on the FCU.

[@FelixReiff]

My 10 year old self would go absolutely bananas seeing this after playing FSX with 15 fps

[@320SimPilot]

It is quite a treat! And yes we have been missing a good A380 since always!

[@jerryalbert]

Fabulous tutorial. Thank you so much for doing this.

[@SalvaBarbus]

02:44 Hey, I lived around there! Those bends of the Arakawa and Sumida rivers around Machiya and Kita-Senju are so instantly recognizable to me, hahaha. Edit: Yes, that interior is modeled on Emirates' cabin setup, those Premium Economy seats are pretty recognizable.

[@320SimPilot]

I love visiting Japan, it was a pleasure to fly over even in the sim! Thanks for watching!

[@skywalker1ist]

Thanks for a great video. A bit of a challenge for me, but I can't wait to give it a try.

[@mdhazeldine]

Another great video of another great addon!. Question: Am I right in thinking that Break to Vacate didn't really work properly here? It looked like you actually missed your exit. Is that because you pressed the toe brakes early and just didn't turn in time, or did it not quite apply enough braking?

[@holobolo1661]

The video I was waiting for! Thank you! A suggestion for a video - you could do an A380X video and donate all proceeds from that video to FBW.

[@ImpendingJoker]

I am not an Airbus fan, not that Boeing has been doing anything to endear themselves to me lately, but I do recognize quality, and this A380 is for sure the highest quality. That said, I noticed that when I view the model in the hangar, that the nose wheel is fully deflected to the left and the rear bogies are also fully deflected for a left turn. Don't know if anyone else has seen this or not.

[@marinerhally]

The KZbin video I have been waiting for so I know what I'm doing 😂 Hope you are well sir ❤

[@320SimPilot]

Thanks as always, I hope it helped and that you enjoyed it! I am well thank you, always on the road but otherwise fine! I hope you are well too.

[@fras444]

Hey mate I'm that kiwi dude that emailed you years ago but doing the rnp approach into Queenstown years ago.. I've noticed in your last couple of videos you are using a Xbox controller, especially one of those 727 vids... Mate I'm currently traveling europe and my trusty thrusmaster is boxed up and got a Xbox controller, it would be awesome if you did a video on your own key bindings i.e what you use for landing lights and setting auto pilot and general settings and sensitivities that you use on, I guess the key payware/fbw aircraft.. I reckon it would be a great hit too as there isn't much in the way of Xbox configurations out there, especially for the likes of fenix and pmdg.. most of those Xbox videos actually predate the release of jf 146 and pmdgs 737... Many thanks if you do... Amongst your 787 flying 😂

[@tedbarker3141]

All credit to the flybywire team, we are so blessed to have access to this technology in the virtual space! ❤

[@jep1103]

Flyby tyre....your killing me LOL

[@Dg-zj6jo]

hi there brilliant as always hope your all good sir

[@320SimPilot]

Thanks DG, all well and I hope the same for you!

[@atulshenoy4306]

The widebody man himself!!

[@zane_gtr]

Great vid @320simpilot curious, do you have dual tca quadrants with flap and spoiler setup. if so, you wouldn't mind doing a tutorial on it by chance?

[@tomasradnic8874]

I imagined you sorta being cold and out of breath without that APU bleed :D

[@viktorbarkovski2226]

Thanks for the video. What are your systems specs?

[@320SimPilot]

You're welcome! This was on my laptop, RTX 4080, i9-13900HX, 32GB RAM.

[@rubes3927]

What a stunning beast 😍

[@marcoerasmus9140]

Great video, what replay tool do you use?

[@sibzy1]

Outstanding video, thank you 👍🏻

[@christophergarrod9547]

Got it! Have to turn GSX off in EFB settings.

[@ashhtaylor118]

Glad to see a 320 vid on this!!

[@SixFootScream]

Me too. Been waiting for itn

[@philiporbesz6410]

thank u again for this awesome video!:)

[@320SimPilot]

You're welcome!

[@philiporbesz6410]

@@320SimPilot did u ever Take off from vienna RWY29? If yes, why is there such a steep left turn right after take off? is there a proper reason?

[@kubistika]

Which software is used for recording? Those are some amazing angles

[@jameslee-pevenhull5087]

In MSFS, I think a liner shouldn't fly without 'Shared Cockpit'. Find a co-pilot. Probes on nose are sensors. They bend in the breeze. Wind vector can be determined from the three. Side Slip Angle.

[@RJ-lh8vm]

Above payware quality, Aerosoft would like to have a talk😂

[@Lone_GamerUK]

I think the keyboard does work for some things - but there a keyboard on /off button on panel that needs to be set on? As simmers we all have our pc keyboards but the systems and modeling depth is amazing as an alpha and will only get better as we go. Seems FBW are off to a great start with the a380 and with all the updates to come it gonna be amazing, just hoping they can optimize a bunch more for older pc's/gpu's but maybe not. Thanks for another great showcase, you can turn off the cabin interior with a click point in cockpit, if you need a few more fps (not a lot but helps maybe 10 fps or so).

[@chrisstrobel3439]

Yes absolutely stunning, but twice now the doors have opened by themselves mid way into my cruise and the ‘you have overstressed the aircraft ‘ message has come up and the plane has literally crashed into the virtual ocean, were there perhaps some Boeing employees working on this? 😉

[@johncarilloiii7828]

Great vid! Thank you!

[@tgrx1901]

This is the one I was waiting for! 👍

[@CaptainRexT]

🎶All i want for christmas is a new 320 Sim Pilot Livestream🎶

[@320SimPilot]

I am sorry there have not been any livestreams, I would love to do one but I am getting very little time at home and orgnising them has proven far more difficult than expected. I am pleased to still be getting videos made and will return to streams when I can!

[@CaptainRexT]

@@320SimPilot All good, just wanted to let you know that you're missed! (Still thoroughly enjoying the vids ofc). Thanks so much for the awesome content!

[@user-rv5tx8dl7k]

Great video! I am a mechanic for the ANN 380 and Boeing aircraft in Japan. I downloaded the 380x from FBW. May I ask where did you get the flying Honu skin? Did you know ANA has two, the orange skin is based in Okinawa Japan, and the blue skin is based in Mainland. I have the 380X model still in the box registration number JA383A

[@Flywithcraig]

I've been so excited to watch this!

[@davidrenton]

i can just imagine as you are passed by a 380, they open the window and shout out of the way grandpa, blooming sunday driver

[@holobolo1661]

1:26:00 You probably do know, but your photogrammetry is off, I'm guessing maybe for the laptop performance. The other possibility is - if you lose internet while playing the online data settings are switched off in the settings automatically, but never automatically re-activated.

[@zaelu]

That alpha Prot Floor whatever bug at around 1:05:00 time mark is awful when landing :D :D

[@320SimPilot]

Yes I can imagine it would!!

[@jetato847]

Are you using an xbox controller to fly the 380X? If you are could you please share your sensitivity settings? Thank you so much and great video btw.

[@TheVirtualAirlinePilot]

Ok, one question - for the departure takeoff speeds, I get that you get them from Simbrief, yes. But the landing speeds - does the MCDU already work it out for you? Or did you calculate them from a different source? It's not clear in the video. Also, I like to do my own calculations quite a lot, so can you please state the EMPTY WEIGHT, the MTOW and the MAX LANDING WEIGHTS for this actual model only please, not the real aircraft? Thanks. As usual, a great video, much appreciated. Lee

[@PilotGigi]

Ti have such a good freeware it’s unbelievable!! I’ll get it!

[@320SimPilot]

Absolutely worth it!

[@marcosavila8215]

this was extra special

[@darrenscriber6415]

great video bro,, thank you

[@320SimPilot]

Glad you liked it!

[@Gryper-c3s]

I hope to see a good ERJ one of these decades.

[@SimulationAviator]

Awesome video! What system do you run? I've had some really bad performance with my 3080 😢

[@j_london9791]

Hmm.I do as well. Thought it was just my system. Tells me when 2024 comes out that it will show less fpm