Aircraft Profiles for Autopilot
Profiles are user-moddable through the MobiFlight software
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Profiles marked MSFS are compatible with both FS2020 and FS2024, where applicable
Function varies by aircraft and developer
MSFS - FlyByWire A380X (A380-800)
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Explainer Video: Flying Airbus
This video takes place on board A350 but we use similar controls layout for all Airbus types.
Pilot Notes
Functions are mapped from Airbus to the Boeing equivalent.
N1 THR is mapped to push the SPD knob, i.e. managed speed.
SPEED is mapped to pull SPD knob, i.e. selected speed.
- Note: one of these modes will be active at all times, either managed or selected speed
HDG SEL is mapped to pull HDG, i.e. selected heading.
LNAV is mapped to push HDG, i.e. managed heading.
- Note: one of these modes will be active at all times, either managed or selected lateral navigation
VNAV is mapped to push ALT, i.e. managed altitude.
LVL CHG is mapped to pull ALT, i.e. selected altitude.
VOR LOC pushes LOC (there is no VOR mode on Airbus A380).
APP pushes APPR.
ALT HLD is mapped to push V/S, i.e. level out.
V/S is mapped to pull V/S, i.e. selected vertical speed.
ALT knob PUSH toggles the units between 1,000 feet and 100 feet.
HDG knob PUSH pushes the HDK/TRK VS/FPA switch. FPA and TRK modes are supported. The angle of descent will show in place of the vertical speed in feet per minute.
V/S knob PUSH duplicates the same as above.
As on the real aircraft, when in managed mode the relevant displays go blank. Rotating the knob reactivates the display and allows a value to be pre-set for activation. The display stays on for 45 seconds before blanking again. This matches real-world behaviour.
There is no ALT HOLD button on the aircraft, so ALT HLD on the autopilot pushes the Vertical speed knob, which commands a level off. ALT HLD does not illuminate unless the aircraft has captured the altitude shown on the display. This is correct behaviour.
MINS does not function as this is set on the MCDU.
COURSE does not function as this is set on MCDU.
BARO - Push the knob to toggle STD.
Autothrust will automatically activate once the thrust levels are advanced during takeoff. The LED will illuminate. In flight, it can be disabled by toggling the switch on your autopilot panel, but as per FlyByWire documentation, it is more commonly disabled by pushing the disconnect button on the throttles or by retarding the thrust levers.
