Airbus A320 Tutorial | Episode 2 | MCDU Programming

WELCOME! Episode 2 in our series which is aimed at helping you Master the Airbus A320. In this Episode we attempt to program a Flight Plan from Dubai to the Maldives into the MCDU, we break down and help you understand the Flight Plan and all the info in it.
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[@tonyw9152]

Great video ! Very informative. Could you explain how you come up with V1, Vr, V2, ZFWCG, Flaps/THS, and Flex Temp?

[@waypointsaviation]

Hello Tony, Thanks for your comment, in the older days we used to use multiple charts and tables to manually work out these calculations, as Pilots during the type-rating course we go through extensive training on how to calculate these. However in modern day ops we have apps on our iPads / laptops catered specifically to giving us these calculations. The ZFW, CG and stab trim is given to us on a load sheet by the Load Master (Ground Dispatcher) we then take these numbers and inset them into our calculator along with weather info such as wind direction, speed, qnh, temperature, runway surface condition (dry/wet), anti-ice on or off, runway length, and hit the calculate button. It then gives us the V-Speeds and also let’s us know if we can do a Flex take off or we need to do a Full TOGA take off. A good example can be found at this link here … perfcalc.pradz.de/

[@tonyw9152]

@@waypointsaviation Thank you for the explanation. That's a great little calculator. I will be using it on my next Flight Sim adventure.

[@DouglasCleary]

How often do you know your STAR an Approach prior to departure? A useful video would be how to do an ADD or EDIT in-flight.

[@eddiezetlein6582]

The best Airbus MCDU programming tutorial I've seen yet. You make it logical, concise and easy to understand. Very nice work.

[@waypointsaviation]

Thank you so much! Glad you found it useful!

[@bazokazoro4563]

Very helpful information Appreciated sir Waiting for an actual flight And how to follow ATC inst. And use FCU for short interface .

[@waypointsaviation]

Thanks :)

[@shagenganason2586]

Another great tutorial. Followed you so far from cold and dark to programming the FMC. You said to follow your next (episode 3) for the next stage of your flight but I can't seem to find it. Can you please share a link to that? Thanks

[@waypointsaviation]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/fWm0cqmhhrVgY9U

[@namesurname7764]

Thanks man, im about to start type rating and these videos are very helpful🤝👍

[@waypointsaviation]

That’s awesome! Thanks for your comment, wishing you all the Best for your TR course. Anything specific we can help you with let us know! :)

[@USA-rb3dk]

Plz guide us How to put Alternate FP and winds at ground and in air..... Best regards

[@waypointsaviation]

Will do, we’ll do this in an upcoming video

[@leerose9436]

Super Helpful ! Thank You 👍❤️👨‍✈️✈️ Great Video Guys 👍

[@waypointsaviation]

Thanks! Glad you liked it!

[@stevebassett3709]

Very interesting video. Appreciate this is now a year old. Im really interested in the MCDU. Are you able to provide a link or information relating to calculating zero fuel weight CG, Flaps and trim and V speeds figures?

[@jowharshareek3900]

You are the best no doubt , I am mid type rating and having to learn from KZbin cos they won’t do their job right . U have changed the way I was dealing w my type rating . May god bless u and want u to know u r changing lives directly indirectly 😊

[@waypointsaviation]

That’s awesome! Thanks for sharing! It’s good to know we’re useful :)

[@RobertD-o2r]

Once again, thank you for the explanations. It was very clear. I will need some practice but with the tutorial it will be easier. Thank you!!!

[@waypointsaviation]

Glad it was helpful! Any further assistance we’re right here

[@prachigupta88]

So well explained.. thank you so much. Capt. Can u do a mcdu preparation video for arrivals too incase of return . Much appreciated .

[@waypointsaviation]

We’ll have that video up in a couple of days… thanks for the recommendation and your kind comments.

[@peteallennh]

This is incredibly helpful. Having watched a large number of “getting started with the A320” videos, this wonderfully structured, well presented tutorial is mandatory viewing for all aspiring Airbus pilots!

[@jayyoung4270]

Another great video thank you

[@waypointsaviation]

Thank You So Much! Glad you enjoyed it!

[@KDill29]

I dont have a beautiful full cockpit setup like this! But watching this video has helped me 100% setting up the MCDU/FMC on the A320, along with some other planes that have this similar MCDU, (ERJ Family Jets as 1 example) on X Plane 11. Thank you so much for this. Now I can't stop watching all your videos!! Lol😂. Awesome work!

[@waypointsaviation]

Thank you so much! Glad you enjoy our videos! 😁

[@dhyeyshinde2559]

Thank you so much for this video. Your explanation is litetally thr best in class. I am doing my CPL and these videos help me prepare in advance for my typerating.❤

[@waypointsaviation]

Thanks! Glad you find our Videos Useful! 😁

[@gustavozuviria4452]

Very good but it will be very interesting if you explain how to introduce trip, alternate, taxi,etc fuel. Also show where do you get the zfwcg, trim, speeds, etc Keep the excellent work!!!!!

[@waypointsaviation]

Thanks! This might help :) ---> kzbin.info/www/bejne/ZqPEq6xmo8qcjac

[@imabshek]

Very well explained mate! But forgot to set up the alternate did ya? ;)

[@waypointsaviation]

I did! Good catch! No ones perfect! 🤣

[@kiwinesss]

Our Captain never forgets. Check out 12:10

[@waypointsaviation]

I believe he meant I didn’t put the details of the alternate in the mcdu like the arrival and stuff. That depends from airline to airline I guess in terms of procedures

[@waypointsaviation]

But thanks for the support! 😁🙏🏽

[@kiwinesss]

@@waypointsaviation okay gottcha

[@juanjoabellan2730]

Muchas gracias por él tutoríal ,es genial .Estoy aprendiendo muchísimo con ellos ,lo explica de una manera muy clara e instructiva, y también muy divertida .Me esta quitando el miedo que me daba “volar” el A-320 en el simulador (Fs 2020).Mis disculpas por no hablar inglés 👍

[@waypointsaviation]

¡Gracias por tus amables palabras! No tienes que disculparte por nada. Realmente apreciamos que veas nuestros videos y te tomes el tiempo para comentar. Por favor, suscríbete si aún no lo has hecho, y si quieres unirte y ser miembro, echa un vistazo a nuestras opciones de membresía. ¡Te esperamos! 😁

[@gc0907]

Thank you very much for your tutorials! Very very interesting.

[@waypointsaviation]

Glad you like them! 😁🙏🏽

[@chrispap5939]

hello captain. can you make a video about how we can make an escape route and how we activate it in case of engine failure after v1 ?

[@waypointsaviation]

Could you be more specific please? We have done EFATO videos already just check our playlist

[@ccnfrankbr]

Thanks a lot!!!!

[@jimblakborn3722]

The Cruising Level, FL370, you put in is the Cruising Level from your destination to your alternate

[@rogercurtiss3768]

Cruise level FL370 is the planned cruise altitude from Departure airport to Arrival airport. In the case of needing to go to the alternate it is doubtful the cruise altitude would be once again that high.

[@shikha9893]

You are the best captain

[@waypointsaviation]

Thanks! 🙏🏽

[@omardabaa7627]

Thanks Capt for your explanation Please next time i need avideo for noise abatement

[@waypointsaviation]

ok. we'll work on that...

[@PaulCrooks-qj6di]

I'm enlightened. Thank you.

[@waypointsaviation]

You're very welcome

[@claudemonteilh4045]

Merci!

[@waypointsaviation]

Merci beaucoup! J'apprécie vraiment votre soutien ! 🙏🏽👍🏽✈️

[@USA-rb3dk]

If u put airways then TO will auto come..... U don't need put that.... Quicker way to complete

[@waypointsaviation]

Didn’t understand what you said, can you be more clear? …

[@USA-rb3dk]

Sir I elaborate example if u put airway L223 and L313 then it automatically pick up KIPOK u don't need to put KiPOK manually and soon Best regards

[@waypointsaviation]

You’re absolutely right! This can also be done, I was showing more in depth, but in an update MCDU tutorial video coming in the future I’ll demonstrate this method. Thanks

[@USA-rb3dk]

@@waypointsaviation sir ur way of teaching is absolute perfect. I was Chief Flying Instructor of ATR72, recently under type conversion on A320. Bets regards

[@waypointsaviation]

@@USA-rb3dk Thanks! You'll enjoy the A320!

[@jibulissan]

Thank you Captain...That was an excellent video. Just a quick question. When you enter the waypoints in the MCDU, there is no information abt the Speed/Altitude at various waypoints. In that case, how does the Aircraft get the Managed Speed/altitude from the Flight plan?

[@waypointsaviation]

I believe you can review and add any constraints before the FAF. If the constraints don't match your chart, you can add them to ensure they align. And if you don't have information in MCDU , the only source will be the FCU selection. Managed is related to FMS - MCDU, no other means to feed the AC about your managed information / selection apart from the MCDU inputs.

[@jibulissan]

@@waypointsaviation So, how can u enter the Speed/Alt for each waypoint in the MCDU?

[@talaljohar6446]

@jibulissan Go to the F-PLN page on the MCDU. Use the right-side line select keys to choose the waypoint. In the scratchpad, enter the FMS speed/ALT (e.g., 220/5000 for 220 knots and 5000 feet). Then, select the waypoint again using the right-side line select keys to apply the changes. Everything should be done using the right side of the MCDU.

[@jibulissan]

@@talaljohar6446 Thank you @Talal

[@jibulissan]

@@talaljohar6446 Thank you

[@USA-rb3dk]

What about Alternate FP?

[@waypointsaviation]

Will be demonstrating this in a video in the near future

[@politicpig1]

for some reason when i enter in my airways it keeps saying "invalid entry" am i doing something wrong?

[@waypointsaviation]

If your nav data base upto date? This could be one factor

[@politicpig1]

i think that is the problem@@waypointsaviation

[@waypointsaviation]

Update it using Navigraph and you should be ok 👍🏽

[@KamalakantaVlogs]

Jay Jagannath ❤

[@waypointsaviation]

Thanks … I think 🤔

[@TheLoner70503]

Hi, On the airbus a320, in the separation of the two glasses on the windshield, there are three marks, two white and one red. What are they for? Thank you.

[@waypointsaviation]

Hello, Those are the indicators we use to make sure we're in the correct seating position, the red ball in the middle is slightly lower than the two white balls on the side, so we adjust our seats laterally and vertically until all 3 balls look like they're in a straight line from where we're sitting. This ensure's we seated optimally and correctly in the cockpit. Hope this helps :)

[@TheLoner70503]

@@waypointsaviation I wouldn't have imagined that in a million years. Thank you.