Startingoff with a splashy introduction sequence Synaptic Simulations quickly got down to business showing off the latest work on their Airbus A22X project. Their goal is to create a high fidelity simulation of the Airbus A220-300 and offer it up as a freeware project.
hello i saw a video in youtube about you guys making the a220-300 and i wanted to know if is it true and by when do you think ill be able to purchase and if its going to be available for mfs2020 market store in the sim?? thankyou very much
Just recently downloaded this and have spent the last 5 days flying quite a few familiarisation flights. Has a few flaws however they are able to be cir--navigated and normal ops maintained in all but a few instances.
The flight model at present on this plane is a tad nose down on approach, even when maintaining an approach speed of around 128 ias. Prefer to set flaps one notch shy of full to ensure a smooth slightly nose up touch down.
There is some issue with VNAV (managed) descent. A/T speed is fine whilst MACH SPD is active, however at the transition to IAS (.74 -> 290 as programmed in the FMC) the speed sets to 110 IAS instead of the 290 commanded in the FMC. As such the speed bleeds away entirely and if not corrected ultimately the plane can enter a stall. Oddly, the speed corrects itself once achieving A10,000 where it sets 240 IAS to comply with the commanded speed restriction of 250/10000. At present I simply work around this by monitoring the descent speed and when A/T 110 is commanded I disconnect the A/T and set power by hand to maintain a stable 290 IAS and then when 240 becomes active I re-establish A/T for the remainder of the arrival. It would be wonderful to have this jet match Laminar's default B738 VNAV capability.
Lacks a means to toggle COM1/COM2 from the 3D cockpit. Kind of spoils the experience when flying VATSIM/IVAO. If I want to toggle receive/transmit for either COM1 or COM2 I have to leave the cockpit and toggle them within the pilot client's own interface. Not a deal breaker as it doesn't affect the aircraft's fly-ability. It just seems a shame the panel to do this is already in place within the cockpit and just needs toggle buttons added to achieve the functionality.
A good effort for a freeware aircraft. I expect to accummulate quite a few flight hours flying this aircraft in the near and distant future. Now I just have to convince my Virtual Airline to purchase a couple of A220-300 air frames so that the hours will benefit the VA.
it's a great plane - great aerodynamics and cockpit design, the cockpit isn't very interactive but what do you expect from freeware. I would give it 5 stars if there wasn't this issue - flap setting 5 will always cause a flap overspeed. even when sat idle on the ground with no wind, it causes a flap overspeed. I'm not sure where the problem comes from, but it's a bit annoying to have to make sure I haven't set the flaps to 5 on final. if this could get fixed, I would be happy to rate 5 stars.
The exterior is very well done including all important liveries for the -300 series - the engine sound could be improved and sounds very quiet - after engine start the sound level is loosing power .....
Gave you four stars for doing something that I have no talent for and I appreciate what you are doing. Overall a good model. Exterior needs readable stickers and refinement. The shape is great but needs more work. Cockpit needs lots of attention. Lots of switches don't work and needs higher rez graphics and sharper labels.
i had a look yesterday evening and i can tell if you find some1 to help you out with the cockpit .It could be a potential payware tbh.Nice job. My former collegue certifier now on this a/c if you need some support i may ask the materials for the system.
Christian, I love your work. I've been wanting the A220, now here it is. As @Porg said, I love the large displays. I only wish all of the fonts displayed more clearly. Also, something needs adjusting in the .after file as the aircraft rolls too easy. Just releasing the parking brake causes the plane to start rolling, and if left unchecked actually starts accelerating. Also, I wish you would've included a Delta livery as they received the first A220 built here in the states.
Very good aircraft. Its the best a220 for xPlane 11 so far. The overall aircraft is pretty good for freeware. With improvement to the cockpit, textures and a few 3D modeling areas this aircraft will be amazing. The cockpit shape is well done, just the smaller parts need to be updated, as well as the textures.
Great job! I don't mean to be picky, but the cockpit could use some minor improvements and the sounds can also use some improvements. I love how the wipers and side stick are animated. Are there any plans on doing an A220-100?
The cockpit model of the Synaptic A220 for MSFS is also complete. Synaptic Simulations showed off several ambient occlusion renders of the cockpit in addition to their externals, with tremendous detail present throughout. They have even gone as far as to model individual LEDs and fans underneath panels in the cockpit of the A220, a fantastic amount of detail for a freeware project. Once again, the textures are incomplete, but the AO-mapped renders are sufficient to show off the detail.
Synaptic showcased a full APU and dual engine start in their development live stream. Electrical systems showed increased current draw during startup and the automated systems correctly balanced and redirected the electrical load. They also showed various fuel scenarios, including imbalances, and were able to resolve the imbalances using both automated and manual means. For the demonstration, fuel flows were greatly exaggerated.
You can watch the full development stream here. To find out more about the Synaptic Simulations A220 for MSFS and follow the development, Synaptic Simulations has set up an active Discord server. You can also check out their YouTube channel and their website.
We are excited to announce that we have started developing this aircraft model for X-Plane 11 and 12. Our goal is to create a high-quality freeware aircraft that is both fun and easy to fly. The A220-100 is a narrow-body, twin-engine jet airliner designed by Bombardier Aerospace. It is part of the Airbus A220 family of aircraft, which was formerly known as the Bombardier CSeries. The A220-100 has a range of up to 3,200 nautical miles (5,900 km) and can carry up to 135 passengers in a typical two-class layout. Our team of developers has been working hard to create an accurate and detailed model of this aircraft for X-Plane 11 and 12. We are using high-quality 3D models and textures to ensure that our A220-100 looks great both inside and out. We are also working on creating custom systems and animations for our A220-100. Our goal is to make this aircraft as realistic as possible while still keeping it fun and easy to fly. In this project, we will be discussing the design process of our A220-100 model for X-Plane 11 and 12. We will be covering topics such as the history of the A220-100, its specifications, our development process, and more. The history of the A220-100 dates back to the early 2000s when Bombardier Aerospace began developing the CSeries aircraft family. The CSeries was designed to compete with other narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 and Airbus A320 families. However, due to financial difficulties, Bombardier sold a majority stake in the CSeries program to Airbus in 2018. The CSeries was then renamed the Airbus A220. The A220-100 has several unique features that make it an important aircraft in the aviation industry. One of these features is its fuel efficiency. The A220-100 uses Pratt & Whitney PW1500G geared turbofan engines, which are designed to reduce fuel consumption by up to 20% compared to previous-generation engines. This makes the A220-100 an attractive option for airlines looking to reduce their operating costs. Another unique feature of the A220-100 is its spacious cabin. The aircraft has a wider cabin than other narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 and Airbus A320 families. This allows airlines to offer more comfortable seating arrangements for passengers. Our team believes that freeware add-ons are essential for the growth of the flight simulation community. We hope that our A220-100 Freeware Project for X-Plane 11 and 12 will help introduce more people to flight simulation and inspire others to create their own freeware add-ons. We hope you enjoy flying our A220-100 as much as we enjoy developing it!
Blue Bird Simulations took to their Facebook page to share a preview video showcasing interesting features of their upcoming Boeing 757 rendition for Microsoft Flight Simulator. The video was created by Ehviator, a real-life 757 pilot who is also a technical advisor at Blue Bird Simulations. In the video, Ehviator goes over some interesting features of the 757, all of which will be included in the upcoming rendition. The video begins with Ehviator reiterating the commitment and dedication of Blue Bird Simulations to bring the Boeing 757 to Microsoft Flight Simulator.
The Airbus A220 is a family of aircraft originally and until July 10, 2018, developed and built as the Bombardier CSeries by Canadian aircraft manufacturer Bombardier Aerospace. Airbus acquired a majority stake in the program in October 2017. Synaptic Simulations has recently published a preview of their upcoming Airbus A220 freeware. The preview shared on Twitter showcases the throttle quadrant while it also includes the navigation display and part of the pilot's seat. If you also consider that it is freeware, the level of detail is remarkable.
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