The A32NX & A380X Project are community driven open source projects to create free Airbus aircraft in Microsoft Flight Simulator that are as close to reality as possible.
I took some time and compared the entire cockpit of the simulator with the real one. I'm using this issue to keep track of all the differences and inaccuracies of the Asobo model. I'm going to make a checkbox item for every issue I come across. Also feel free to remind me of anything that's missing.
I will take more and detailed pictures whenever possible. If you have high quality pictures and want to share them with me, hit me up.
I do know that our modelers and designers are not able to fix most of this for the time being. But it will come in handy once they are.
Discord name: komp#1821
REFERENCES
I made this tiny PDF with comparison pictures of the overhead and center pedestal. Im going to continue it this way with the other facilities in the cockpit. This issue will receive regular updates.
[x] ADIRS panel: ON BAT annunciator light should light up during light test
[x] ADIRS panel: IR pushbuttons don’t have ALIGN indication IRL
[x] ADIRS panel: ATT label of IR2 is covered by lightplate screw
[x] ADIRS panel: IR1, IR2, and IR3 label shouldn't have space between IR and number.
[x] ADIRS panel: ADIR 1, ADIR 2, and ADIR 3 label are incorrect: the I should be removed.
[x] ADIRS panel: ADR1, ADR2, and ADR3 label shouldn't have space between ADR and number.
EVAC&EMER ELEC PWR panel
[x] EVAC&EMER ELEC PWR panel: EVAC COMMAND push button legends should be red EVAC and white ON
[ ] EVAC&EMER ELEC PWR panel: (not visible) EMER GEN TEST pushbutton: below the cap should be the same type as the (round) call pushbuttons, not a Korry
[ ] EVAC&EMER ELEC PWR panel: (not visible) RAT MAN ON pushbutton: below the cap should be the same type as the (round) call pushbuttons, not a Korry
[x] EVAC&EMER ELEC PWR panel: SMOKE legend in GEN 1 LINE pushbutton should be amber, not red
[x] EVAC&EMER ELEC PWR panel: RAT & EMER GEN annunciator (not a pushbutton): FAULT legend should be red. Blue dots should not light up
GPWS panel
[x] GPWS panel: LDG PLAP 3 pushbutton should have an ON legend rather than an OFF legend
OXYGEN & CALLS panel
[x] OXYGEN & CALLS panel: Passenger oxygen system annunciator (not a pushbutton!) should be white
[ ] OXYGEN & CALLS panel: (not visible) MASK MAN ON pushbutton below the cap should be the same type as the (round) call pushbuttons, not a Korry
[x] OXYGEN & CALLS panel: EMER call pushbutton should have an amber CALL legend rather than a blue ON
[x] OXYGEN & CALLS panel: WIPER label should be the same size as RAIN RPLNT
[x] OXYGEN & CALLS panel: Position marks of the wiper switch scale should be bold
OXYGEN & CALLS panel:NOTE: the ALL CALL push button is optional. Most NEOs don’t have it
PRESS & INT LT panel
[ ] PRESS & INT LT panel: CABIN PRESS title should be bigger
[ ] PRESS & INT LT panel: INT LT title should be bigger
[ ] PRESS & INT LT panel: SIGNS title should be bigger
[x] PRESS & INT LT panel: MODE SEL pushbutton: MAN legend should be white
[x] PRESS & INT LT panel: Scale of LDG ELEV selector is messed up. Compare the pictures
[x] PRESS & INT LT panel: Ditching pushbutton should light up during light test
[x] PRESS & INT LT panel: Typo: COMPAS is missing an ‘S’
[ ] PRESS & INT LT panel: ANN LT switch: TEST/DIM legends too far apart
PRESS & INT LT panel:NOTE: SEAT BELTS switch AUTO function is optional
[x] PRESS & INT LT panel: EMER EXIT LT annunciator legend should be amber OFF and not boxed
AIR COND panel
[x] AIR COND panel: Position marks of the PACK FLOW selector scale should be bold
[x] AIR COND panel: RAM AIR pushbutton has no emissive texture during light test
AIR COND panel:NOTE: HEATER CAPT and HEATER F/O switches in the IRL picture are optional. If not installed, the lines left and right of the COCKPIT box are not present
[x] AIR COND panel: There should be a small green line leading to the temperature selectors
ELEC panel
[x] ELEC panel: COMMERCIAL pushbutton should not have a FAULT legend
[ ] ELEC panel: Battery voltage displays are too wide
[x] ELEC panel: AC ESS FEED pushbutton legend should be ALTN legend rather than OFF
HYD/FUEL panel
[x] HYD/FUEL panel: CTR TK MODE SEL pushbutton “MAN” annunciator should be white
[ ] HYD/FUEL panel: Battery voltage display is too wide
[ ] HYD/FUEL panel: (not visible) RAT MAN ON pushbutton: below the cap should be the same type as the (round) call pushbuttons, not a Korry
CARGO SMOKE/VENT/ENG (ovhd) panel
[ ] CARGO SMOKE/VENT/ENG (ovhd) panel: (not visible) both DISCH pushbuttons: below the cap should be the same type as the (round) call pushbuttons, not a Korry
[ ] CARGO SMOKE/VENT/ENG (ovhd) panel: Font size of CARGO SMOKE, VENTILATION, ENG, WIPER & RAIN RPLNT too small
[x] CARGO SMOKE/VENT/ENG (ovhd) panel: BLOWER pushbutton: OFF legend should be OVRD instead
[x] CARGO SMOKE/VENT/ENG (ovhd) panel: EXTRACT pushbutton: OFF legend should be OVRD instead
[x] CARGO SMOKE/VENT/ENG (ovhd) panel: ENG N1 MODE pushbuttons don’t exist in the NEO (LEAP & PW1100). These are exclusively for the CEO IAE V2500 engine
[x] CARGO SMOKE/VENT/ENG (ovhd) panel: Position marks of the wiper switch scale should be bold
ENG (center pedestal) panel
[x] ENG (center pedestal) panel: Missing label “MASTER 1 (2)” above the engine master switches
[x] ENG (center pedestal) panel: Engine annunciators (NO PUSH function!!) don’t have emissive texture during light test (red FIRE/amber FAULT)
[x] ENG (center pedestal) panel: Position marks of the engine mode selector scale should be bold
Radio Management Panel
[x] RMP: LOAD pushbutton is missing (used for CPDLC)
[x] RMP: STBY NAV label and line missing above the standby navigation pushbuttons
[x] RMP: Indicator lights should be above the pushbuttons and have the shape of a triangle
[x] RMP: SEL indicator should be amber
Audio Control Panel
[x] ACP: HF1, HF2 INT, CAB and PA microphone pushbuttons do not light up during light test or when selected
[x] ACP: ON indicator in VOICE pushbutton does not light up during light test
[x] ACP:NEW: VOICE push button should have an ON legend rather than three green lines
[x] ACP: Minor visual flaws with the rotary knobs
ACP: Ignore the missing MLS label in the real picture. Let’s just pretend our Airbus is equipped with microwave landing system
INTRO
UPDATED 11-JAN-2021 (#2965) UPDATED 15-NOV-2020
I took some time and compared the entire cockpit of the simulator with the real one. I'm using this issue to keep track of all the differences and inaccuracies of the Asobo model. I'm going to make a checkbox item for every issue I come across. Also feel free to remind me of anything that's missing.
I will take more and detailed pictures whenever possible. If you have high quality pictures and want to share them with me, hit me up.
I do know that our modelers and designers are not able to fix most of this for the time being. But it will come in handy once they are.
Discord name: komp#1821
REFERENCES
I made this tiny PDF with comparison pictures of the overhead and center pedestal. Im going to continue it this way with the other facilities in the cockpit. This issue will receive regular updates.
a32nx panel comparison.pdf
KNOWN ISSUES
ADIRS panel
EVAC&EMER ELEC PWR panel
GPWS panel
OXYGEN & CALLS panel
PRESS & INT LT panel
AIR COND panel
ELEC panel
HYD/FUEL panel
CARGO SMOKE/VENT/ENG (ovhd) panel
ENG (center pedestal) panel
Radio Management Panel
Audio Control Panel
ECAM Control Panel