Airbus A319/320/321 Panel for MS FS2k2 Professional
Version 1.1
By Miguel Angel Álvarez, V1.1 Modifications/Enhancements/Rework by Jorge Salas
This airbus panel is a rework of the fantastic Airbus panel by Miguel Angel Álvarez.
It is a stand-alone update, and does not need the previous version (unless you want
the airbus engine aircraft sounds included with the 1.0 panel, which are not included
in this update.)
I, Jorge Salas, have only modified, tweaked, and reworked aspects of the panel. All
authorship, original credit and design is by Miguel Angel Álvarez. The 1.0 readme has
full details of credits and is included further down this document in it's entirety.
This panel differs from the original in some important regards, and it would be
wise to keep the original version if you have it installed and make a decision about which one you want to keep.
Some gauges from the original panel have been removed (invisible sound gauges, Checklist and ATC icons)
and the overhead is different. So do not throw away the original version unless you are
sure you want to use this version instead. :)
CHANGES FROM THE 1.0 ORIGINAL VERSION
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-All bitmaps reworked to not be in 24-bit color, decreasing the size of the distribution
and giving better performance and visuals in the sim.
-Repositioning/Resizing of some gauges (particularly the ARC/ROSE gauge) in all the panel windows.
-Reposition of the Throttle/Radio window to allow the MFD/EFIS (System Display) pages to be seen, and so that
it is not covered by the EXPANDED panel view.
-Addition of an additional popup window for the MAIN panel which seamlessly overlays the MFD/EFIS (System Display)
which was only visible in the EXPANDED view before.
-Removal of some gauges which were causing errors at panel startup (for me, anyways!).
-Removal of gauges and sounds which were not used in the original panel from the distribution.
All used gauges, sounds, and modules are included in a new gauge package, and duplicate gauges
which are used on the Main and Expanded panel views are now individually included and renamed
so as to not conflict with the original panel release, and to alleviate the gauge_0001.gau
naming convention when duplicate gauge assignments are encountered by the sim.
-New overhead window, which although still not realistic, is very thin and provides good visibility.
original overhead bitmap is by Alain Capt, from his original MD-11 panel release, which I have reworked
for this panel.
-Custom lighting added to the panel, as well as enhanced view configuration in the panel config file.
-All panel windows and popups are accessed through invisible hot spots and are positioned precisely.
-Addition of a pop up window with a Chrono Clock/Timer. (Concorde gauge, included in distribution.)
-Addition of a dedicated audio gauge for full FS2002 functionality. (EXPANDED panel view only)
-Addition of and extra digital trim gauge, visible in the Main and Expanded panels underneath the EFIS.
-Addition of clocks in the Main and Expanded panel views.
-GPS gauge repositioned and resized to fit seamlessly into the MAIN panel.
-Eric Marcianos documentation for his gauges/panel is now included in the package. Although the documentation
is specific to Eric's panel, the sections regarding the operation of the MFD and the Radio/Throttle
panel/gauges which are used in THIS panel are essential information.
-Two versions of the panel are included. A standard version which includes all the updates, reworking,
and a second "expert" version which incorporates Alain Capts ACS-GPS system (only the gauge used is included,
the ACS-GPS package needs to be downloaded seperately if you do not have it), and also includes
FSNav function buttons. (FSNav is not included.)
PACKAGE CONTENTS/INSTALLATION
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After you unzip the distribution you should see the following folders/files.
This read me on the top level.
A "Documentation" folder.
A "Gauges" folder.
A "Modules" folder.
A "Panel" folder.
A "Sounds" folder.
To install, move the contents of the "Gauges" folder to your FS2002-->Gauges folder.
(Move the AIRBUS folder inside the gauges folder in it's entirety, AS IS, to the gauges folder.
This is an XML gauge which has not been packaged into a .CAB, but works perfectly fine nonetheless.)
Then move the contents of the "Modules" folder to your FS2002-->Modules folder.
Move the contents of the "Sounds" folder to your FS2002-->Sounds folder.
The "Documentation" folder includes Eric's original documentation for his panel, and some
screenshots I have made which show the location of the panel's hotspots
and what their functions are. I recommend moving this "Documentation" folder into
the aircraft folder of where you will be using this panel, for easy reference.
The "Panel" folder should be moved to the aircraft folder where you wish to use this
panel. At this point, you MUST rename one of the two included .cfg files.
If you DO NOT have ACS-GPS and FSNav installed, then rename the "Panel-Default.cfg"
file to "Panel.cfg" and you're done. (You may throw away the other .cfg file, if you wish.)
If you DO have ACS-GPS and FSNav installed, then you can use the panel which has these
preinstalled into the panel. Simply rename the "Panel_ACS-FSNAV.cfg" file to "Panel.cfg"
and you are ready to use the "expert" panel.
If you prefer the look of the default 737 RMI over the one included in this update,
you can easily swap these gauges by opening up the panel.cfg file you are using with notepad,
scroll down to [Window05] and change the following lines.
To:
;gauge13=airbus.MA320!DDRMI, 496,442,115,144
gauge13=737-400!RMI, 496,460,115,136
ADDITIONAL NOTES
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I am using this panel with the recommended Precision-Sim Designs Iberia repaint Airbus 320,
and the Mike Stone Airbus 320 Iberia repaint and they both work fine. However, if you use
a Mike Stone airbus, you should change the Flaps section of the aircraft.cfg file to read
as follows:
This will insure that the flaps indicator on the panel accurately reflects your flap positions.
All the standard disclaimers apply, and this update falls under the same permissions
that the original panel does, which are included in the original readme which follows.
Enjoy!
Jorge Salas
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ORIGINAL 1.0 READ ME
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Airbus A319/320/321 Panel for MS FS2k2 Professional
Version 1.0
By Miguel Angel Álvarez
License
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This panel is freeware.
Changes for private use are allowed.
Airbus A320 panel for Flight Simulator 2002
Production and Art Work by Miguel Angel Alvarez
Idea and Original Design by Eric Marciano
Original Gauges by Eric Marciano (emarciano@free.fr)
Gauges programming by Eric Marciano
Multifuntion Display Gauge by Miguel Angel Álvarez
Backgrounds republished by Miguel Angel Álvarez
Aircraft Sounds by Dr. Achim Bürger
Aircraft Sounds by FPDA
PRIMARY FLIGHT DISPLAY by Andreas Jaros
THANKS ERIC! for your time and your attention!
This Panel has been tested by Eric Marciano and He remarked the following:
- I am disapointed because the second central EFIS, the System DIsplay, has disappeared, and it contained useful information. For example, the elevator pitch trim is not visible any more.
- I don't like the upper panel very much, because it is not like in the rel A320, but it is OK
- Your ND is great, very similar to the real one, but I didn't understand what is the yellow line. I understood it indicates the heading that you will have soon if you keep on turning. Am I right?
- The auto-brake feature is missing. The TO check-list requires to have autobrakes armed on RTO position (Rejected Take-off), but there is no auto-brake gauge...
Microsoft is a trade mark from Microsoft Corporation.
Introduction
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This new panel includes brand new gauges specifically developed for it.
Among the new features of this panel, you will find:
- advanced Engine/Warning Display
- advanced Autopilot
- smart standby instruments
and much more...
This panel works perfect with the Airbus A320 aircraft developed by
Precision-Sim Designs (http://www.precision-simdesigns.com).
Installation
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Unzip all the files of the "Gauges" directory into the "Gauges" directory of FS2002
Unzip all the files of the "Sound" directory into the "Sound" directory of FS2002
Unzip all the files of the "Modules" directory into the "Modules" directory of FS2002
Unzip all the files of the "panel" and "sound" directories into the panel directory of any aircraft
Usage
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Read the HTML documentation by Eric Marciano´s Airbus Panel, everything is explained there...
The Multifuntion Display has the same working as the Microsoft´s gauges.
SHIFT+5 FOR A MORE DETAILLED PANEL
Credits
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Thanks to Peter Skotte for his help on some graphic elements.
Thanks to Arne Barstels and other gauges developers for their help.
I have to thank the good work and permission of Eric Marciano who has been this panel will be a reality
THANKS ERIC!
Disclaimer
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The included files have been tested and have been determined not to be harmful.
However, the author is not responsible for any direct, consequential or indirect
damage these files may cause to you and your computer. Use entirely at your own risk.
All the FPDA gauges and sounds are the property of the FPDA group.
This is FREEWARE. These files are strictly for your own personal,
non-commercial use. Any redistribution, repackaging or reselling of these files in any
form is expressly prohibited without my written permission.
Miguel Angel Álvarez
Eric Marciano
e-mail: emarciano@free.fr
Mayo 2002
