User Manual in P3D

A318/A319/A320/A321

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The A318/A319/A320/A321 In P3D

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01-03-34

16 April 2019

SETTINGS MCDU

For all the functions that are not part of the actual cockpit we use the third ‘Settings’ MCDU. This allows

you to access all these functions inside the simulator without having to open menu’s or pause the

simulator. Spending some time here will be well worth the effort as it can unlock a lot of features you

might not have expected! The settings MCDU is opened via a hidden click zone on MCDU 1 or 2.

ACFT STATE (AIRCRAFT STATE)

Under this menu you can find several predefined ‘states’. A state contains the setting for all the systems in

the aircraft. Click the TAKE-OFF STATE and after a few seconds the aircraft is completely configured for

take-off. If you like to change a state configure the aircraft as you want and use the SAVE USER STATE

button.

ACFT DOORS (AIRCRAFT DOORS)

Here you will find the option to open the doors and hatches of the aircraft. Do note the parking brakes

have to be set or chocks must be put in place and the main engines off to be able to open the doors.

GND SERVICES (GROUND SERVICES)

Under this option you can toggle the display of cones under the wingtips and tail (to prevent vehicles

driving under the aircraft) and wheel chocks. You can also toggle the display of an External Ground Power

Unit and even toggle the external power option (so you can configure the aircraft without having to use

batteries or APU). The display of these elements is not advised if you use Airport Enhancement Services or

any other tool that shows external objects close to the aircraft.

The various options are only available if the following conditions are met:

• CHOCKS: Parking Brake is set to ON

• CONES: Only if CHOCKS are SET

• EXT POWER: Parking Brake is ON or Chocks are SET

For GSX2 options see the end of this chapter.