Aircraft: A343 for FSX by Thomas Ruth Panel ... - Platinum Airways
Aircraft: A343 for FSX by Thomas Ruth Panel ... - Platinum Airways
Aircraft: A343 for FSX by Thomas Ruth Panel ... - Platinum Airways
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<strong>Aircraft</strong>: <strong>A343</strong> <strong>for</strong> <strong>FSX</strong> <strong>by</strong> <strong>Thomas</strong> <strong>Ruth</strong><br />
<strong>Panel</strong><br />
Gauges: The airspeed gauge in the middle of the panel needs fixing. Available in the <strong>for</strong>um<br />
section. After installing the fix <strong>by</strong> <strong>Thomas</strong> <strong>Ruth</strong> everything worked well.<br />
Note: Installing the additional sound pack in the download section will disable sound effects<br />
in the overhead panel.<br />
Bitmaps are based on the default A321 panel providing a clean uncluttered layout.<br />
The panel has a GPS and radio. A FMC and TCAS would be a nice addition as these are<br />
standard in all modern airliners.<br />
Visibility over the panel is generally good.<br />
Ease of use : Easy to use and most buttons and dials functioning. My only gripe with all<br />
<strong>Thomas</strong> <strong>Ruth</strong> aircraft is that the functionality of the overhead panel are very restricted. Most<br />
simmers won’t notice but when you use checklists it becomes evident.<br />
Virtual Cockpit<br />
Yes, very nice. Also available in 2D when using numpad arrows to look around.<br />
Exterior<br />
Nice wing flex and drooping on tarmac.<br />
Doors work as advertised.<br />
Very neat gear animation.<br />
Control surfaces animated<br />
Flaps 1 setting opens leading edge spoiler? Very subtle but good looking animation.<br />
I like the PT paintjob.<br />
Taxi<br />
Warning: Do not exceed speed limits or this bird will skid off course in a turn!<br />
Speed need constant throttle input. I recommend installing the ground handling gauge.<br />
Takeoff<br />
The flaps worked better after the fix.<br />
Acceleration is brisk <strong>for</strong> such a large aircraft.<br />
Takeoff: flap 3 at 150 kts 60% of MTOW About 6000 ft of runway<br />
Climb per<strong>for</strong>mance<br />
Very stable climb at default 1800 fpm speed 240kts.<br />
Slight V/S adjustment needed above FL250 to maintain speed.<br />
As with most <strong>FSX</strong> aircraft the AP is holding just below the set speed.<br />
Fuel burn during climb is 27110 lbs/h
Cruise Per<strong>for</strong>mance<br />
No problems maintaining height and direction with A/P. Manual trimming is a different story<br />
altogether.<br />
Fuel burn in cruise is 14000 lbs/h @ FL360 KIAS: 280, TAS: 480 N1: 70%<br />
Descent<br />
Slight tendency to gain speed at -1800 fpm with AP.<br />
Recommend manual throttle <strong>for</strong> descent.<br />
Approach<br />
Intercepting the ILS glide slope was smooth. Not many aircraft can do this in <strong>FSX</strong>.<br />
The A/P and A/T per<strong>for</strong>m well. Minor speed adjustments was necessary but not annoying.<br />
Landing<br />
Touchdown and flare was on the numbers in AP mode. Nice and stable when manual.<br />
Auto Spoilers/Airbrakes<br />
Spoilers deploy on front wheel touchdown when armed.<br />
Braking<br />
No auto braking in panel to select. Did not check if shortcut works.<br />
Manual braking very effective, maybe too good.<br />
Anti skid available. Not tested.<br />
Reverse thrust very effective.<br />
Frame rate<br />
No noticeable drop on Pentium 4 3Ghz, 2 gb Ram and G<strong>for</strong>ce 210 500mb Display Card.<br />
Summary<br />
This is one of the better Freeware aircraft available.
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