Massive A380 Update now in Beta Testing

We've just released a new beta version for Aerofly FS 4 which adds a lot of new features and functionality to the A380 in preparation for the upcoming Airbus A350 as well as some improvements to the A320 family, a new startup sound on the 737 MAX and other minor bug fixes.

A380 New Features Overview

OIS - Onboard Information System (OIS), electronic flight bag (EFB) with takeoff and landing performance calculation and en-route moving map for situational awareness.

ANF / OANS - Airport Navigation Function (ANF) a.k.a. Onboard Airport Navigation System (OANS), an airport map on the navigation display (ND) with runways, tarmac, terminal outlines and most importantly interactive menus to set the runway exit. Also includes caution popup messages on PFD/ND when approaching a runway.

BTV - Brake To Vacate (BTV) auto-brake feature to slow the aircraft down to taxi speeds at a selected taxiway exit during landing.

A380 Improvements

The following systems received massive improvements:

PFD - Primary Flight Display:
Improvements to the Flight Mode Annunciator (FMA), GPWS warnings, short term managed speed target, vertical deviation readout, automatic flap retraction speed,...

ND - Navigation Display:
Departure or Approach identifier shown at the top, runway exit information (when BTV armed), grid MORA (minimum off-route altitude)

MFD - Multi-Function Display:
New pages for IRS, Fix Info, Status, EFIS and FCU backup, added destination EFOB, ETA, distance, ADF tuning, takeoff thrust derating, N1 noise abatement

EFIS CP - Electronic Flight Instrument System (EFIS) Control Panel:
PUSH to set STD pressure (different to A320!), auto-range adjustment between ARC and ROSE/PLAN mode, multiple selection of CSTR, ARPT and VOR/NDB/WPTs

ECAM - Electronic Centralized Aircraft Monitor (ECAM):
Improved flight-phase switching, more Warnings/Cautions for incorrect takeoff configuration, takeoff from taxiway or wrong runway, barometer cross-check,...

The Aircraft gross weight has changed, is now corrected in MFD and on SD common bottom info and computation of v-speeds (VLS, V1, VR, V2, F, S, V green dot, VAPP) was updated.

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Changelog

2025-04-09

• fixed aerotow wheel brake is released when tow starts
• changed copilot assistance pressure settings improved for flights with different transition altitude/level at origin/destination
• added copilot assistance for destination wind, temperature and QNH (A320 familiy MCDU and A380 MFD)
• changed time-skip initializes the aircraft straight and level
• fixed menu with map displays show route across +/- 180deg W/E boundary correctly
• fixed turbofan engine derate computation corrected: EPR or N1 decreases with FLEX temp even in derated thrust modes
• added A319/A320/A321/A380 minimum off-route altitude (MORA) on ND when CSTR on and range 40NM or more selected
• changed A319/A320/A321/A380 autopilot triple click delayed after autopilot disengagement
• changed A319/A320/A321/A380 improvements and fixes to flight warning computer flight phase detection
• changed A319/A320/A321/A380 ground speed mini improved
• changed A319/A320/A321/A380 PFD FMA: logic behind CAT I, CAT 3 DUAL, etc. improved
• changed A319/A320/A321/A380 MCDU/MFD: now accept DH entries "NONE", "NODH" and "NO DH" (previously just "NO")
• changed A319/A320/A321/A380 MCDU/MFD: more entries reset after landing for the next flight
• changed A319/A320/A321/A380 computation of v-speeds more realistic (F, S, VLS, VAPP, green dot speeds)
• changed A319/A320/A321 cost index ECON speed calculation improved and more realistic
• added A319/A320/A321 ECAM baro reference and value crosscheck
• added A319/A320/A321 ECAM indication when nose wheel steering disconnected (pushback)
• changed B777 and B787 electronic checklist system has been re-programmed
• added A380 OIS functionality, EFB flight initialization and synchro avionics, takeoff and landing performance data entry and calculation, enroute moving map for situational awareness with display for nearby airports, route, LOC needles, VORs, NDBs stations, free map panning, and zooming
• added A380 ND OANS (onboard airport navigation system) functionality, after touchdown the navigation display automatically zooms in on the airport, airport search and display, quick access to route origin, destination and alternate airports, airport map panning and zooming, airport runways, tower and parking positions, select runway for landing and BTV exit position (free position for now), predicted landing distance DRY and WET
• added A380 BTV (brake to vacate), is armed per default when approach position is selected in location menu, reversion to BRK HI if conditions are not satisfied
• added A380 ECAM warning/caution when attempting takeoff from taxiway or from runway not planned in FMS
• added A380 ECAM cautions: baro ref/value crosscheck
• changed A380 ECAM takeoff consistency check improved
• changed A380 ECAM action clear behavior improved
• added A380 ECAM status page
• added A380 ECAM system pages can show more info when the MORE button is pressed
• added A380 ECAM system page common bottom info improvements
• changed A380 EFIS CP: PUSH to set STD pressure,
• changed A380 EFIS CP: range auto-adjust between ARC and non-ARC modes,
• changed A380 EFIS CP: CSTR, ARPT and one of VOR/NDB/WPTs can be shown at the same time now
• added A380 PFD/ND runway ahead caution
• added A380 PFD memo cautions/warning and limitations
• added A380 PFD FMA: BRK RTO / BTV armed
• added A380 PFD FMA: NAV + RWY armed when entering planned departure runway with LOC signal
• added A380 PFD FMA: ALT CRZ armed in blue, ALT CRZ* when capturing
• changed A380 PFD FMA: T/D REACHED, EXTEND SPD BRK shown instead of DECELERATE or MORE DRAG
• added A380 PFD attitude: bank angle, stall, pull up and other GPWS warnings shown on screen
• added A380 PFD attitude: high pitch indication
• added A380 PFD airspeed: automatic flap retraction speed shown
• added A380 PFD airspeed: short term managed speed target
• added A380 PFD altitude: selected altitude white when G/S captured
• added A380 PFD altitude: vertical deviation from FMS target altitude digital readout
• added A380 PFD altitude: shows braket around FMS target altitude when in geometric descent
• added A380 PFD changes to when LS, FLS or V/DEV is shown
• changed A380 ND shows departure identifier during departure phase (and ILS approach name during approach like before)
• changed A380 ND shows runway exit info when BTV armed
• changed A380 ND shows end of VD (vertical display)
• changed A380 ND shows MORA (minimum off-route altitude)
• added A380 MFD IRS page
• added A380 MFD fix info page
• added A380 MFD aircraft status page
• added A380 MFD backup FCU and EFIS CP
• added A380 MFD flight plan destination EFOB, ETA and distance
• added A380 MFD flight plan editing or removing speed limit (250kt/FL100)
• added A380 MFD navaids ADF tuning
• added A380 MFD takeoff derate, noise abatement and derated climb thrust
• changed A380 MFD CI, THR RED, ACC ALT, TRANS ALT/LVL, VAPP are shown in small text size when they are not manually overwritten
• changed A380 APU start can be selected immediately (provided the APU intake flap starts moving)
• added A380 pitch auto-trim for takeoff after 1st engine start or spoiler arm, or during go around
• changed A380 gross weight displayed now represents actual physical mass
• changed A380 brake pressure triple indicator now functional
• changed A380 battery voltage indicator (rear overhead panel) now functional
• added A380 preliminary pressurization system
• added B777 and B787 airport map shows detailed airport graphics
• added B737 MAX engine start humm after ignition
• changed Concorde RMI needle logic and behavior