Author Topic: Why do we have a A340-600 in our Fleet? (Read 17440 times)

EHM-1760 Sven · « **on:** February 04, 2006, 11:38:16 am »

Hi,

some days ago I bought me the A330/A340 from PSS. Later I searched for Euroharmony textures and I found the
A330-300. Than I realized that we have a A340-600. But why don't we have an A340-200 or an A340-300? I think it would better to have aircrafts with "more" realistic panels and properties in our fleet than this freeware has it;)

EHM-1592 Niels · « **Reply #1 on:** February 04, 2006, 12:12:49 pm »

Hi Sven,

I agree that it's nicer to fly with as much realisme as possible, that's why i fly PMDG's 738 and 744 and PSS's A332 and i've just bought the new 772LR. But.... not everyone is capable or does not want to pay for the models i gues that's why.

greets,
Niels

EHM-1001 Robert · « **Reply #2 on:** February 04, 2006, 05:10:43 pm »

Hi folks,

it is a hard question, because there are many points next and against the decision. Some facts:

The A340-600 was selected for the fleet about 3 years ago. Since then, PSS and freeware POSKY released their 200/300 series airplane. The aircraft itself is as big, and almost as heavy as our A330-300. Only the range and cargo capacity is different. The 600, and later 500 variant was a record holder in long distance flying. These are much heavier, and longer than the 300 variant, therefore nicely fit into Class 7 at EuroHarmony. The A340 is not very popular at EHM...maybe because of this question, maybe not...who knows. The current EHM model was built for FS2000 so it is rather old. 2 freeware groups have already been working on the famous 500 variant. That will be replaced as soon it will arrive. The current plane will be maintained in the near future, and will be renewed.

What I can advice to PSS owners now, is to use our freeware model with the PSS panel.

EHM-1760 Sven · « **Reply #3 on:** February 04, 2006, 05:24:45 pm »

I think I will use the PSS panel at least when I am allowed to fly this aircraft. I unterstand the reason. I will wait for the 500 and that it will be a bit better;D

EHM-1703 Philip · « **Reply #4 on:** February 04, 2006, 06:02:24 pm »

I have tried merging the freeware aircraft with the PSS panel with no success. If anyone has any idea how to do this without loosing the functions of the panel, please could they let me know.

The main reason I don't use the A340 is because I would prefer to fly the PSS A330. If we had a way of merging the PSS panel with our freeware A340-600, I would definately use the A340.

With regards to Roberts point above about the A340 not seeing much action, to a certain extent the same can be said for the 747 as well. (Lately most long haul flights I have seen have been 777's or MD11's) I think one of the reasons for this is because there is no advantage to flying long haul in Propilot. Maybe the FAC score could some how take in to account hours flown or PAX carried. I think alot more people would fly longer flights if this was the case.

EHM-1592 Niels · « **Reply #5 on:** February 04, 2006, 06:35:16 pm »

Hi all,

I don't think you can link the PSS panel to the A340-600, because the MDCU is made for the A340-300, so the fuel usage, weights and speeds are incorrect. Flying without the MDCU is not really realistic for an Airbus, no fun to me.

Niels

EHM-1001 Robert · « **Reply #6 on:** February 04, 2006, 11:03:15 pm »

Well,

I do not have the A340, so I cannot give you a solution, it was only an idea. I am sorry to hear that it is not work.

And about the long haul flights, I can tell you that before ProPilot, the 747 was one of the most favourite airplanes. There was not a single pilot who have not tried it when reached ATP level, although there were many smaller planes that were unused by many.

I am not a big Airbus fan, but you can see, we tried to keep balance when selected the planes, and you can see that from class 5...7 it is all about technological "war" between Airbus and Boeing. Unfortunately the A340-300 is not a competitor for the B747-400 according to the EHM class system.

EHM-1703 Philip · « **Reply #7 on:** February 05, 2006, 03:20:59 am »

Oh no! Somebody is gonna mention the A380 before long!!!

I agree Robert, until the A340-600 ther really wasn't any competition for the jumbo, and really the A340 still comes up short as far as capacity goes. (Although its cost per person / per mile is lower) I must admit, I've watched a lot of cockpit videos from the A340 and she really does everything for the pilot! ( check out www.A340.net to see a Kai Tak approach made easy ) Shame PSS haven't modeled the 600, although there is a lot of lobying in their support forums for them to update all the Airbuses. I guess we will have to stick with what we have got for now and see what FSX brings! (I hear it has an Airbus model in the default fleet!)

EHM-1744 Danny · « **Reply #8 on:** February 05, 2006, 11:06:06 am »

Than there is still the problem with the A330.
There are members of EHM that have problems with the A330.gau file. (me included!) There are many 'solutions' on the forum, but none is working properly...

Maybe it's an idea to solve this problem first before using this aircraft in the fleet...?

EHM-1670 Bill · « **Reply #9 on:** February 05, 2006, 11:23:31 am »

Easiest way is to change the panel for one that you find is OK. There are several very nice ones at both avsim and flightsim as well as many other sites.

EHM-1703 Philip · « **Reply #10 on:** February 05, 2006, 12:54:36 pm »

Conimus, you could always use the standard 777-300 panel from FS2004, it's not a bad panel and although not an airbus panel, it gets you flying!

EHM-1894 Carlos · « **Reply #11 on:** September 27, 2006, 09:01:25 am »

Are you guys going to make a repaint for the CLS A-346 with the EHM colours, if there is not one yet?

EHM-1798 Conrad · « **Reply #12 on:** September 27, 2006, 09:46:55 am »

Phill - or others wanting to know, just catch me on Skype or the TS server, ill explain there - just woken up so im not in the mood to fully explain it here etc

Maybe later!

Skype: Cold-peak

- Dont add me on msn, i dont use msn any more - thanks.

EHM-1539 Pierre · « **Reply #13 on:** September 28, 2006, 12:43:14 am »

Hi all, I didn't read every answer to this post, but regarding the "unpopularity of the A340 in EHM"...
Personally, I fly on Boeing, you know why ? Because the payware (PMDG, LDS) versions are very complete.
I tested PSS and I wasn't satisfied. PMDG is now working on the Airbus family, and it's my bet that when they will release those planes, Airbus will become more popular among hardcore simmers

It was my 3 cents.

EHM-1798 Conrad · « **Reply #14 on:** September 28, 2006, 01:20:57 am »

Personally im more of an airbus fan, most people know why

- but yes pss airbusses do annoy me, so when pmdg release theirs, it will be great

EHM-1671 Ben · « **Reply #15 on:** September 28, 2006, 01:36:24 am »

Blond moment here Conrad, why do you prefer Airbus?

EHM-1798 Conrad · « **Reply #16 on:** September 28, 2006, 01:42:13 am »

1) Like the planes
2) Like the Fly-by-wire
2) Had a experience of a life time at their HQ involving a rather exciting hydrolic simulator of one of the *newer* planes

EHM-1671 Ben · « **Reply #17 on:** September 28, 2006, 01:56:46 am »

Excellent! Would be interesting to know what you meant by *newer* lol. Are you allowed to speak, or is it confidential?

I haven't heard some very very good things about PSS... but of course PMDG is a far better developer so they should have some good Airbus family aircraft

EHM-1821 Javier · « **Reply #18 on:** September 28, 2006, 07:25:44 am »

I dont like flying long hauls so i don't fly the A340. I do fly the A330 and A320 however

Cant wait for my parents to let me buy them PMDG Airbus when they come out

if they allow, that is:s:]:%

EHM-1703 Philip · « **Reply #19 on:** September 28, 2006, 08:49:42 am »

Hey Javier. By the time the PSS bus comes out, you will have left University and be earning your own money!

EHM-1001 Robert · « **Reply #20 on:** September 28, 2006, 09:31:06 am »

I think Conrad meant the hydraulic simulator of the A380

Although I am related to Boeings I am amazed of the majesty of the A320 and A330. I think Airbus makes visually and average much nicer planes than Boeing, bute love is just love

so, go Boeing !

EHM-1798 Conrad · « **Reply #21 on:** September 28, 2006, 09:35:32 am »

aye , thats right robert

EHM-1821 Javier · « **Reply #22 on:** September 28, 2006, 12:10:05 pm »

Quote

Originally posted by philnutt
Hey Javier. By the time the PSS bus comes out, you will have left University and be earning your own money!

Im not too sure, how long does it take? It cant be 3-5 years, can it?

EHM-1671 Ben · « **Reply #23 on:** September 28, 2006, 12:47:15 pm »

I can't be sure in this emotionless internet environment, but I think he was joking

EHM-1703 Philip · « **Reply #24 on:** September 28, 2006, 05:05:19 pm »

I was and thought that the tongue sticking out wouold give it away!

Sorry! Saying that though, I wouldn't hold your breath as I wouldn't be surprised if its at least 12 to 18 months!

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Author Topic: Why do we have a A340-600 in our Fleet? (Read 17440 times)

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