FENIX introduced a fragment of an MSFS Ingame Checklist only e.g. many procedures are incomplete or missing. This Procedure- and Checklist is based on this fragment but now covers all necessary procedures and complete checklists necessary for a full flight.
It relies on the 4 provided FENIX aircraft states even that those are not completely correct: C&D as well as TA = Parking Brake is set; Radios are ON etc. or that in the “READY-State” many settings for a correct takeoff-state are missing. Those necessary settings were also added.
If you want to use this checklist, please make sure that in your MSFS Settings “Assistance Options / Piloting / ASSISTED CHECKLIST” is ON. You then can open the Checklist from the Ingame-Menu-Bar.
A detailed description of the MSFS Ingame Checklist you will find at
https://docs.flightsimulator.com/html/mergedProjects/How_To_Make_An_Aircraft/Contents/Files/Checklists/Checklists.htm
or if you want have a look at its function please visit https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p-hdObB9XBY. This video shows a full flight with all its procedures and checklists.
Installation:
* Unzip the downloaded file.
There are two different folders in it, one without "VR" and one with "VR" in its name = "RF-fnx-aircraft-320-checklists" and "RF-fnx-aircraft-320-checklists-VR".
The difference between the two folders are an additional file called camera.cfg which is essential for the use of the AUTOFOCUS function (automatically focusses the view on the specific checklist item you are working on). So if you want to use this function please just use the folder without VR. Users who fly in VR or do not want to use AUTOFOCUS please use the folder with VR in tis name = ZZ-fnx-aircraft-320-checklists-VR.
* Copy one of the selected folders into the MSFS "Community" folder
Remarks and Best Practice:
* Unfortunately, FENIX does not support yet to highlight certain CL items in question.
* Also many needed FENIX variables (especially MCDU values) are because of its setup not available in the simulator and therefore estimated figures have been used.
* There are 3 categories of checklist items
o Items with automatic checks and correct settings = not marked
o Items for which a user action is required. Those are marked with *. And if for those items AUTOCOMPLETE is available they are marked wit *+
* There are specific checklists available based on the aircraft state used e.g. Cockpit Preparation for Dark & Cold or for Turnaround and also different Pushback-CLs for users with or without GSX.
* Also an additional checklist “LINE UP” is available if the Ready-aircraft state is used because the FENIX “READY” state is not really “Ready for Takeoff”. Program your MCDU-flight and then run the specific LINE UP – checklist using AUTOCOMPLETE PAGE. Now you are ready for takeoff!
* During “TAXI” and “TAKEOFF” there are no Auto-Focus function implemented (so that users can concentrate on the direction the plane is heading to). Then please use “AUTOCOMPLETE ITEM” of the checklist-position, or your joystick as well as MSFS keyboard bindings.
* The checklist is aligned with procedures from BEYOND ATC and recognizes settings made with THRUSTMASTER AIRBUS QUADRANT and ADDON.
* Thanks to JayDee for helping me to create this mod.
Goshob
This checklist is very helpful for beginners, as well for advanced users who want to enjoy the real functionality and process flow of Fenix A320
Thank you Rolf!
Lothar