[WIP] A380X | FlybyWire Simulations

Some of us just want to see the flying networks burn (IVAO, VATSIM,…) (joking). Skies filled with A380 with pilots going crazy, ATC trying to sequence medium and light wake turbulence aircraft between A LOT of A380, not enough heavy parking spots,… :rofl:

And we will patiently wait for that moment when you feel that the product is ready, thanks for the work!

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This is now getting very interesting - their latest update on discord included a pic of electronic checklists something which is available on real aircraft.

I am still surprised this is being released as freeware considering the amount of work that has been put into airplane, Nevertheless I am really looking forward to flying this - Can do some proper EK ops out of Dubai.

Whenever this releases - places like Dubai & Heathrow will be crowded by A380s on online ATC networks.

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I bet I would! Having seen the video of the complete flight, that is far more than enough for me to have fun. That probably holds true for 95% of its user base, but I take your point.

Lets just hope that people who fly on live ATC know what they are actually doing and not disrespecting online traffic for a product one of the developers clearly stated its not ready yet (A380 on Vatsim/IVAO). No need for that to fill their servers as they have enough nonsense now they deal with.

Oh yes - definitely! As vatsim controller myself I do have deal with what you describe above and sometimes I’m on the verge of loosing my patience. But key thing is to stay calm and keep the airplanes moving, if they don’t do what I ask them to do then I improvise - sometimes it works & sometimes it doesn’t. I also try to help new pilots when my workload permits - If it’s busy on freq then I am sure you can imagine it is not possible and I just politely point them to right place where they can find help.

I have noticed lately on Vatsim that whenever any new addon plane is released, many people tend to flock on vatsim/ivao for their first flight in that airplane. Take Fenix A320 or PMDG 777 for example, when these two was released places like Heathrow, Dubai, Newyork…etc was overcrowded with almost all stands occupied. On approach all of the holding stacks became full very quickly. Half of the pilots I encountered didn’t know how to program their FMS or carry out basic task (such as flying a constant heading or speed).

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