Flight Crew A320

MAIN OPS MANUAL

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Introduction:
This program adds a flight and cabin crew to Airbus aircraft in Microsoft Flight Simulator, Lockheed
Martin Prepar 3D and FSX (Steam and Boxed MS versions) using a “Button Control” interface method.

This program attempts to follow stock, real-world Airbus A320 procedures from the Airbus FCOM as
much as possible.

This program also features a brand-new User Interface system designed to keep the learning curve to an
absolute minimum so you can spend more time flying and less time reading. It also features some new
functionality, such as auto-respond checklist options.

Compared to other FS2Crew’s, this is more of a “light” product aimed at users who want a realistic
Airbus ambiance featuring authentic Airbus Checklists, PA announcements, Cabin announcements and
FA dialogues, but who do not want to read a 100-page technical manual or have the simulated copilot
do most of the “the work”.

As this program uses “Button Control”, there are no complex commands to memorize. Users need only
press a button to proceed along a linear path.

This program is also different from other FS2Crew’s in that it uses a stand-alone EXE rather than a gauge
file that is added to the host aircraft’s panel.cfg file. Accordingly, you must manually start FS2Crew each
time you want to use it. It will not load automatically when you start the sim.

In addition (and at least at the time of writing) compared to other FS2Crew’s this product will appeal to
users who want to perform most of the “work” (i.e., button pressing) themselves, that is at least until
Microsoft updates their SDK so FS2Crew can control all the buttons in the Airbus directly.

Features:
✓ Authentic A320 Checklist.
✓ First Officer Interaction.
✓ Procedures follow stock Airbus procedures (where possible).
✓ Voice Sets: US, UK, and EU (German).
✓ FA Cabin PA’s (users can also swap in their own custom Cabin PAs now)
✓ Purser Communications.
✓ New User Interface system for maximum ease of use and the lowest possible learning curve.
✓ New audio system.
✓ New functions (i.e., Auto Checklist Respond).
✓ Turn-Arounds.
✓ And more!

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Supported Aircraft Limitations:
Default Airbus (Microsoft Flight Simulator):

FS2Crew can currently control the gear, flaps, spoiler handle and a couple of the exterior lights. All
other buttons and switches (for example, the APU start buttons) are not accessible to FS2Crew due to
current SDK limits. Accordingly, most of the flows that would typically be performed by the Pilot
Monitoring must be performed by you, the simulated Captain and Pilot Flying.

However, as Microsoft updates their SDK to allow for greater control of Airbus over time, we will update
the product accordingly so your copilot can perform his or her flows on their own.

In the meantime, we suggest running many of the checklists as READ-AND-DO.

FSLabs Airbus and Aerosoft Airbus (Prepar 3D and FSX):

In these aircraft, FS2Crew only serves as an audio checklist app. These aircraft will not be updated with
additional FS2Crew interaction since other FS2Crew’s currently perform that job.

When using these aircraft, you should uncheck DOOR CONTROL, ERROR CHECKING and FLAP CONTROL
on the Settings Panel.

For FSLabs Airbus users, you should also check GENERIC ALTIMETER because the altimeter setting is
unreadable in the FSLabs:

If you want an FO / Pilot Monitoring who actively performs all his real-world flows in FSX/P3D, you
should use one of the traditional FS2Crew products that was exclusively programmed for the FSLabs or
Aerosoft Airbus. They are available, for FSX and P3D only, at: https://www.fs2crew.com.

Developer Sidebar: The reason we made Flight Crew A320 available for P3D and FSX is because there
are many users who only want audio checklists in the FSLabs and Aerosoft Airbus, especially if they are
running a home cockpit setup. Like with the default Airbus, we suggest running checklists as READ-
AND-DO.

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Important Links:
FS2Crew Website

FS2Crew Support Forum

LET’S GO FLYING!

STEP 1 – INSTALLATION AND REGISTRATION:

1. Unlike previous FS2Crew’s, FS2Crew does not need to be installed in the FS main folder. This
version of FS2Crew can be installed anywhere, although by default it will select your Program
Files folder.
2. After installing, you will notice a new icon on your desktop that looks like this. One icon will
specify the MSFS version the other will specify the FSX/P3D version.

STEP 2 – CREATING KEYBOARD ASSIGNMENTS

When interfacing with FS2Crew, you can either press buttons directly on the panel or you can use
Hotkey assignments to control select functions.

The current hotkeys are listed on the SETTINGS PANEL.

You can change them if desired.

If you do NOT want a hotkey to be active, select the BLANK space at the top of the hotkey drop down
list.

The Flight Simulator window must be in focus for the Hotkeys to work! The Keyboard Icon on the
Main Panel must not be crossed out!

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STEP 3 – UNDERSTANDING THE MAIN PANEL

Notes:

1. The PRE-FLIGHT EVENTS button is only visible when the engines are off.
2. TIME REMAINING is only visible when the Pre-Flight Events are running.
3. When the Pre-Flight Events are running, click the + button to fast forward the time down. The +
symbol will take the place of the airplane symbol when the Pre-Flight events are running.
4. You can start from any desired Mode by advancing the mode using the arrow buttons.
5. If the Main Panel minimizes by itself when you change focus to the aircraft, press the hotkey you
created to re-open it, or press the FS2Crew icon on the bottom of your screen. If you have a 2nd
monitor, the easiest solution though is to just keep the Main Panel on your 2nd screen.
6. If the FS2Crew Panel is in focus the icon below will be displayed on the Main Panel. It means
that the Hotkeys are not available. The MSFS window must be in focus for the hotkeys to work.
You can put the MSFS window in focus by clinking your mouse inside of it.

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STEP 4 - UNDERSTANDING THE SETTINGS PANEL

Notes:

1. Most items are self-explanatory; however, you can enable “Show Tooltips” in the sim and
mouse over each selection to learn more about each item.
2. If you select your headset for your Audio Device, only crew sounds will go through your headset.
FA Cabin PA’s will still go through your main speakers.

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STEP 5 – AFTER THE PLANE HAS LOADED – RUNNING THE (OPTIONAL) PRE-FLIGHT EVENTS

1. Let us assume the plane is at the gate and the engines are shut down. If desired, you may run
the Pre-Flight events by pressing the airplane icon on the Main Panel, but that is strictly
optional. If you cannot see the airplane icon, you need to shut your engines down first!

2. If you run the Pre-Flight events, FS2Crew will open and close the cabin door and connect the
jetway (assuming you did not disable that functionality on the Settings page). During the Pre-
Flight event phase, you will also experience dialogues with the ground crew and FAs. Note that
your response is automatic. You do not need to press a button to respond.
3. If you run the Pre-Flight events, you may fast forward the time down by pressing the + symbol
on the FS2Crew Main Panel. We do not expect you to sit for 30 minutes! The + symbol will take
the place of the airplane icon when the Pre-Flight events are running.

STEP 6 – WHAT IF YOU WANT TO START IN THE TAKEOFF POSITION?

1. If you load FS2Crew and the engines are running, FS2Crew will automatically advance you to
Takeoff Mode, but you can still manually change the mode as desired using the arrow buttons.

STEP 7 – A FLIGHT FROM A TO B SUMMARIZED IN A FEW EASY STEPS!

1. Load the Airbus.

2. If desired, run the Pre-Fight events (ensure the engines are shut down first) by pressing the
airplane icon.

3. Establish electrical power (start the APU if desired). Next, setup the overhead panel, MCDU and
console panels as desired and prepare the flight deck for departure.

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4. When desired, run the BEFORE START CHECKLIST (TO THE LINE) by pressing the button directly
on the main panel or by using the hotkey. Note that unless you have AUTO RESPOND selected
on the Settings Panel, you need to press the main button each time to respond and advance.
5. Please refer to the included A320 paper checklist if desired.
6. When desired open the PA panel and announce: CABIN CREW ARM SLIDES AND CROSSCHECK.
To open the PA panel, press the microphone icon on the FS2Crew Main Panel.

7. Prior to pushback, run the BEFORE START CHECKLIST (BELOW THE LINE).
8. When ready for engine start, announce STARTING ENGINE 2. Then start engine two.
9. After Engine 2 has stabilized, announce STARTING ENGINE 1 and manually start engine one.
Note that in an Airbus, the Captain (that is you in this simulation!), starts the engines, not the
FO.
10. After both engines have stabilized and the pushback is complete, run the AFTER START
CHECKLIST. Your copilot will set the takeoff flap and arm the spoiler immediately after you call
for this checklist then he will read the first item in the checklist. You need to set the Takeoff
Stabilizer trim.
11. After the After Start checklist is complete, perform the Flight Control check. Note in the real-
world the Flight Control check would typically, but not necessarily, be done during taxi, but for
the sake of user convenience we will have you do it prior to taxi. Press the Main button to
announce: FLIGHT CONTROL CHECK, then move the side stick in the following order:

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 o Full back
o Full forward
o Neutral
o Full Left
o Full Right
o Neutral

12. After the elevators and ailerons have been checked, the Captain will automatically announce
RUDDER. You should then move the rudder:

o Full Left
o Full Right
o Neutral

13. Your copilot will then perform his/her Flight Control check. The FS2Crew Main Button will
indicate “STANDBY” while the FO performs his Flight Control Check.
14. Prior to starting the taxi, perform the Taxi Flow:
• Radar On
• Predictive Windshear Auto
• Terrain on ND as required
• Autobrake Max (Performed by the First Officer)

15. Announce CLEAR LEFT SIDE and start the taxi.

16. You are responsible for exterior lights, so set the Nosewheel light to Taxi.
17. Announce BRAKE CHECK then tap the brakes.
18. Run the BEFORE TAKEOFF CHECKLIST to the line.
19. When cleared on to the runway, perform the Line Up Flow:

• Runway Turn Off Lights On and Nose Light to Takeoff

• TCAS to TARA

20. Run the BEFORE TAKEOFF CHECKLIST below the line. Your copilot will make a PA immediately
after you call for the checklist below the line intended for the cabin crew: CABIN CREW SEATS
FOR TAKEOFF.
21. When Takeoff Clearance has been received, ask your copilot if he or she is READY. You will then
automatically announce TAKEOFF.
22. Select Landing Lights On.
23. Set the thrust lever to FLEX or TOGA, then press the Main Button to announce the FMA.
24. As you roll-down the runway, your copilot will announce THRUST SET, 100 KNOTS, V1 and
ROTATE.
25. When your copilot calls ROTATE, pitch the nose up to 15 degrees.
26. When the copilot calls POSITIVE CLIMB, command GEAR UP.
27. When desired, turn on the autopilot or command your copilot to turn on the autopilot for you.

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28. Press the Main Button to clean up the flaps on schedule. When the flaps are up, your copilot
will disarm the spoiler and set the nose wheel and runway turnoff light to off.
29. Run the AFTER TAKEOFF CLIMB CHECKLIST to the line.
30. Passing the Transition Altitude, set your altimeter to STD on the Airbus’s EFIS panel, then press
the Secondary Button to announce SET STANDARD. Your copilot will then perform an altimeter
cross-check.
31. Run the AFTER TAKEOFF CLIMB CHECKLIST below the line.
32. Passing 10,000, the FO will turn off the Landing Lights.
33. If you would like the Purser to bring you a meal, phone the Purser by pressing the phone icon.

34. In cruise, prior to setting up the aircraft for the descent and arrival, pass control to your copilot.
35. Set up the aircraft for arrival (check the arrival weather, setup the MCDU, and select
AUTOBRAKE LOW.)
36. After you have finished setting up for arrival, retake control and start your descent when ready.
37. At 20,000 feet, your copilot will make a PA: CABIN CREW PREPARE FOR ARRIVAL.
38. Passing the Transition Level, set your altimeters to local pressure then press the Secondary
Button to announce the altimeter change. Your copilot will perform an altimeter cross-check.
39. Run the Approach Checklist.
40. Passing 10,000, the FO will turn the Landing Lights On.
41. Extend the flaps on schedule by pressing the Main Button as desired.
42. Your copilot will arm the spoiler and set the nose light to taxi and turn on the runway turnoff
light after you call GEAR DOWN.
43. Once the flaps in the full position, your copilot will make a PA: CABIN CREW SEATS FOR
LANDING.
44. Run the LANDING CHECKLIST. Note that GO AROUND FLAPS is now available as a Secondary
Button option in case you need to go around. Note that in the checklist FS2Crew cannot read
the position of the autobrake switch, so we assume you’re using low (the most typical setting).

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45. At 2500 (Radar Altimeter Alive) and 1000 RA, the Captain will announce CHECKED.
46. At Minimums, announce CONTINUE or press the Secondary Button to announce GO AROUND
FLAPS.
47. Land the airplane.
48. The copilot will announce the position of the spoilers, reversers and if the airplane is
decelerating. He or she will also announce 70 KNOTS, at which point you should set your
reverses to idle reverse if they are not already there.
49. Exit the runway and disarm the spoilers. That is your copilot’s trigger to perform his After
Landing flow. Note: If using the FSLabs Airbus, you must press the Main Button (either via your
hotkey or via the panel) to trigger the FO’s after landing flow since the program cannot read the
position of the spoiler handle.

During his After Landing flow, your copilot will raise the flaps; however, the remaining actions
need to be performed by you:

• Landing Lights Retract

• Strobe Lights Auto
• Other Lights as Required
• Radar Off
• Predictive Windshear Off
• Engine Mode Selector Normal
• Flaps Retract (Performed by the First Officer)
• TCAS Standby
• ATC as required
• APU On (Performed by the First Officer – Default MSFS A320 only)
• Anti Ice as required

50. Run the AFTER LANDING CHECKLIST.

51. As you turn into the gate, press the Main Button to command TAXI LIGHT OFF. You do not want
to blind the ramp workers!
52. After arriving at parking at the gate, run the first part of the Parking Flow:

• Parking Brake On
• APU Bleed On (Performed by the First Officer – Default MSFS A320 only)
• Engines Off (Ensure you have a power source first or you will lose power!)

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 53. Make a PA via the PA Panel: CABIN CREW DISARM SLIDES AND CROSS CHECK.
54. Perform the 2nd part of the Parking Flow. The trigger for the FO is: beacon off, engines off.

• Seatbelt Signs Off

• Beacon Off
• Anti Ice Off (Performed by the First Officer)
• Fuel Pumps Off (Performed by the First Officer – Default MSFS A320 only)
• ATC (Transponder as required)

55. Run the Parking Checklist. The jetway will connect and the cabin door will open after you call
for the checklist.
56. If, in the Settings Panel you ticked SECURE PROCEDURE in the CHECKLIST OPTIONS, perform the
shutdown flow after announcing the Secure Procedure.

• Parking Brake On
• ADIRS Off
• Crew Oxygen Supply Off
• Exterior Lights Off
• APU Bleed Off
• APU Master Off
• Emergency Exit Light Off
• Signs Off
• External Power as Required
• Wait 2 minutes, then Battery 1 and 2 Off

57. When ready, run the SHUTDOWN CHECKLIST.

REJECTED TAKEOFF PROCEDURE

1. To reject the takeoff, press the Secondary Button to announce STOP!

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 2. Optional: After the aircraft comes to a stop, open the PA Panel, and announce ATTENTION!
CREW AT STATIONS!

SCENARIO CHOICE:

If you want to return to the gate: Run the After Landing Checklist and continue normally
to the gate.
If you want to try another takeoff: Use the mode advance arrow buttons to return to
the AFTER START CHECKLIST position. You will need manually to set the takeoff flaps
again. Run the After Start Checklist and continue normally from that point.

GO AROUND PROCEDURE

1. If you need to go around, press the Secondary Button (or your preselected hotkey) while GO
AROUND FLAPS is visible in the Secondary Button box to announce: GO AROUND FLAPS.

2. Your copilot will raise the flaps up one level and then announce POSITIVE CLIMB when a positive
rate of climb has been established. Command GEAR UP and continue the climb like a normal
takeoff.

-MANUAL END-

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