On behalf of JARDesign, we’re pleased to inform you that they have updated their Airbus A330 to version 3.0. The good news is that this is FREE update for users who own the JD330 for X-Plane 11.
But most important …. What doers this A330 version 3.0 X-Plane 11 only offer? The main improvement is worth to highlight; a brand new FMGS (Flight Management and Guidance System), completely based on C++, this instead of SASL + basic X-Plane FMS. So that’s great news, but there’s so much more. Check out this comprehensive list of files, new features etc:
– compatible with GHDeluxe v.040118
– new MCDU MENU functions (you can operate with Ground Handling, Doors, Loading, Tow)
– operate settings via MCDU MENU
– separate Ground Handling operation (MCDU MENU -> Handling, next – select neeeded cars and click Drive Up)
– MCDU movable widget (click on 3D MCDU or use Command jd/fmgs/CommandShowMcdu)
– ND non-movable widget (click on ND)
– Save coRoute flightplan using MCDU DATA -> Click right Arrow -> Pilots ROUTES, enter name and click SAVE
– takeoff with heading preset
– ND and MCDU indication and functions reworked
– follow Speed Constraints
– add instant flightplan generator
Want to know all about it, want to read how to install this version 3.0 for those simmers who own version 2.x? Then you must follow this dedicated JARDesign forum link.
There was (is) an hysterical run on FF320. It should be an ULTRA real model but in fact it is less real than the fslabs A320! JAR decided concerning its A320 not to compete with FF. Instead it concentrated its development work on the A330 and made some relevant renewals especially concerning the MCDU as you mention. But together with JAR X-Life that in my opinion is a “must”, it is much more interestingly than the FF A320, more alive with ATC + AI traffic and more challenging at take-off and landing. The only negative side is that it is missing an instructions and guide folder that makes it difficult for beginner to simulate it in a right way….
It is indeed correct that JARDesign has decided for now to concentrate on the A330 and not on their A320Neo. But I’m always wondering, based on “what” , people make quickly conclusions that this or that product is worse, isn’t representing the reality or is worse flying? When I concentrate myself (sorry to highlight …. ex-ground-engineer and technical instructor for KLM Engineering and Maintenance and Lufthansa Training) to the modeled X-Plane Airbus models there’s at least one thing that counts for me; how realistic is the FBW simulated and how is the overall integration with the AutoFlight thus the FMGS. This besides how does/is the 3D external model made and how realistic does the 3D cockpit looks like. We’re all aware that the old QPAC A3210 had a ultra realistic FBW plugin, made by somebody who’s an expert in real on FBW. That plugin is sold by other developers for their Airbus models. Although that doesn’t mean that somebody can’t program himself a complete FMGS, I only say looking to the AMMs and modern FCOMs, it’s these days not easy to program a FBW system only based on books or diagrams since vendors hardly give this info free in the air.