A new update from FSLabs for its A321ceo on Microsoft Flight Simulator has been released. The update focuses on enhancing the overall stability of the product, along with introducing two key updates; functional weather radar and improved hardware integration.
The update, version v11.0.1.292, includes a host of quality-of-life improvements, along with large updates that improves the “realism and functionality” of the A321ceo, according to FlightSimLabs founder Lefteris. He said that they have listened to customer feedback and improved system integration, enhanced smoother performance and more reliable behaviour in various scenarios.
Functioning Weather Radar
The biggest change with the update comes in the form of a new working WXR-2100 weather radar. They have seamlessly integrated the Rockwell Collins system with the built-in weather system in MIcrosoft Flight Simulator. According to Lefteris, “The radar functionality has been meticulously designed to interact with the live weather environment in Microsoft Flight Simulator, ensuring that pilots can experience accurate radar returns that reflect real-world conditions.”
You will be able to use auto-tilt adjustments and customise the range settings which will give you the chance to plan accordingly in flight to avoid bad conditions. The results of what the weather radar picks up will be displayed on your navigation display, just as it would on the real plane.
Improved Hardware Integration
Alongside the enhancements to the software itself, FSLabs has also worked to expand its hardware integration with the A321ceo. The product will now work with WInWing, MiniCockpit, WingFlex and other products. FSLabs has expanded the LVARs list and events table so that those with hardware can now better use it with their A321ceo in Microsoft Flight Simulator.
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You can pick up the FlightSimLabs A321ceo for Microsoft Flight Simulator from their website for $69.95 USD. You can read more about their previous updates here.
Changelog
AOC
- Simbrief route parsing fix
Display and Cockpit Updates:
- Brighter cockpit displays
- Brighter Landing lights
- PFD: GS Flashers fixed
- PFD: ILS DME Colours correct when ILS has failed
- PFD: TCAS FAULT Flag Drawing issue fixed
- PFD: TCAS FAULT Logic Corrected
- PFD: Mach Flag Logic Corrected with no ADIRUs Online
- ND: TCAS FAULT Logic Corrected
- SD COND page: CAB FAN legend fix
Electrical and Power Systems:
- FDIMU: Powered/fault state corrected
- FDIU: Powered/fault state corrected
- HYD SD: Corrected HYD Res Fault Symbology
- HYD XDCR: Corrected Unpowered Signal State
- RUD POS XDCR: Corrected Unpowered Signal State
- Environment and Effects
- Pitot Tube: Progressive Icing Model added
- Volumetric effects adjusted
Flight Control Logic and Sensors:
- ACSC: Fix for RECIRC Fan state change
- ACSC: Lane Power checks Corrected
- ADR: Adds Functional Test on Startup
- IR/ADIRU: GPS Signal Routing. GPS Side Selection Fixed
- IR: Start up delay for GPS Tx
- Roll Stability improvements
Flight Deck and Hardware Integration:
- Hardware: Adds RMP1/2 VHF Active/Stby freq LVAR
- Lower Pedestal: Spoiler Arm Detents now set Spoiler Arm in Asobo
- Seatbelt sign now linked to default var
- Ext lights now linked to default vars
- Adds MCDU Key Simconnect Events (CP/FO)
- Fix for EFIS Simconnect Events
- RUDDER_TRIM_RESET event logic added for TCA quadrant
FMGC:
- FLEX TEMP parsing fix
- FMGC: APPR PERF Pg – Correct S7 placeholder format for InHg QNH
- FMGC: APPR PERF Pg – Logic added for Temp Entry Amber boxes within 180nm from Dest
- FMGC: Appr Perf Pg; InHg dec point visibility fix
- FMGC: Corrected GPS PRI Lost Logic
- FMGC: FUEL PRED: Format Fix for partial ZFWCG entry
- FMGC: Fuel Pred Pg: Rte Reserve Format
- FMGC: Fuel Pred Pg: S7 Layout Updated
- FMGC: GA Perf Pg: S7 Layout Updated
- FMGC: GPS Mon Pg: Formatting and Alignment fixes
- FMGC: GPS Mon Pg – Display Logic Corrected
- FMGC: INIT A Pg: CI, CRZ FL, GND Temp must have FROM/TO before being editable
- FMGC: INIT B Pg: RTE RSV Alignment
- FMGC: INIT B Pg: Trip Wind only editable when FROM/TO added. Input Range added -250 to +250
- FMGC: IRS Mon Pg – Format updated
- FMGC: IRn Mon Pg – Format updated
- FMGC: Pos Mon Pg: Corrected IRS Numbering when in nIRS/GPS(LOC etc) modes
- FMGC: Pos Mon Pg: RADIO DESELECTED Logic fixed
- FMGC: POS Mon Pg – Format updated
- FMGC: Prog Pg: RNP Entry Format
- FMGC: Procs now display with “-” between Proc name and Ident
- FMGC: Rework of Position Interfaces across all subsystems (GPS/MMR/IR/ADIRU/FMGC)
- FMGC: Sel Navaid Pg: Corrected Deselect Title
- FMGC: Sel Navaid Pg: Fixes for Formatting and Alignment
- FMGC: SelNavaid Pg – RADIO DESELECTED added
- FMGC: Steps on 2R / 3R PERF CRZ page now avail (if exist)
- FMGC: T/D unbound from active phase in PERF CRZ page
- FMGC: Takeoff Perf Pg: S7 Layout Updated
- FMGC: VerticalModel providing more sensible predictions for near or at MTOW conditions on early climb
- FMGC: VerticalModel adjustments for acceleration/deceleration segments
- FMGC AMI: Adds Final time User Option for FAA/EASA Ops
- FMGC AMI: Adds RTE RSV % option (fmgc_rte_reserve_pct in FltSim.cfg)
- FMGC: RTE RSV % Range updated to S7 (0-100)
Flight Warning and Control:
- FCTL SD: XDCR Fault Symbology when XDCR is unpowered
- FWC: Fix for FWC stuck in Phase 8
- FWC: F3P/F9C Correction for YAW DAMPER 1(2) FAULT Logic
- FWC: RECORDER SYS FAULT logic added
- FWC: F9C Auto Xfer Fault Logic fixed.
Navigation and Radios:
- MMR: Boot times adjusted
- MMR: Fix for Boot Sequence
- MMR: Fixes for Start up/Shutdown timings
- MMR: ILS DME remains valid during an MMR fault
- ND: ADF Flashers added
- ND: DME Flashing State preserved regardless of ND Selection
- ND: VOR Flashing State preserved regardless of ND Selection
- Press SD: Failed System now shown with Amber XX
- VOR Radio: VOR Failure no longer causes a GPS Fault
Performance and Calculations:
- IAS below 30kts calculation fix for landing in icing conditions
- Fix for Lbs parsing issue
SimConnect and Libraries:
- SimConnect: Potential fix for 1Hz bug
- SimLib: zero-based day fix
Sounds:
- Various Sound fixes
Techlog:
- Techlog: Persistent Fuel Added (MCDU>Options>Pg 2> Persistent Fuel True/False)
- Techlog: SBF DU Failure will cause a DU Swap and LR ECAM INOP on Turnaround
Weather Radar:
- WX Radar added (auto-TILT only – manual TILT will be INOP)
