FREE Airbus A330-900 Jet Airliner by Headwind (updated thread from ceased PMP)

[★Macman★]

A complete Model based on the stock A320 and not the FSX Import. It won't work with the A32NX (Fix link below). Available on their Discord and then on this direct from Wednesday 3rd March.
https://flightsim.to/file/9147/airbus-a330-300
https://flightsim.to/news/31/project-mega-pack-launches-airbus-a330-300-for-msfs
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XIKiPNNdlGw

[yorran]

I was about to post the same piece of info and the same YT video. This is very good news, I've been waiting for a long range Airbus for a very long time. If it only takes to move the A32NX on the side when we want to fly this one, that's small a price to pay.

There are still some inop options we're used to, but it really is impressive in its version. Since it's a PMP plane, updates and improvement are to be expected on the long run.
As for now, I think the plane is already doing really well.

[★Macman★]

It's looking good and AP functions ok for me too. It has the same coef_lift_flaps file as original A320 BUT it drops to 120kts on Full Flaps with AutoThrust and Pitches too far to then need constant correction by the AutoThrust which is the same as A320 at 140knts it can hold. It may need changing yet else use Manual Thrust to manage 140kts.

The VR Focus is missing and the Mouse Pointer doesn't follow the depth of surfaces plus some double-vision of the pointer. I do wish the Mouse never jumped up/down on the knobs for all Models and find it very buggy especially in the CJ4 behind the Yoke to access Engine Deicer & Pitot Heaters plus the FMC buttons which I now just use the PFD with Format to change to PPOS.

The REVERSE THRUST is a let down as it shares the none-dynamic sound of the other A321 Mod they did which is an FSX import.

Glad the main installer is separate to the many Liveries as there's many available on FlightSim.To for your own liking.

It does feel big although I will need KPOP to blend with the Engine whine ;)

[★Macman★]

AMP Mod now compatible with A32NX but best to use Developer version for APU to work.
https://flightsim.to/file/9168/project-mega-pack-a330-fbw-a32nx-compatibility-mod

[Acellion]

Now they need to attach a refueling boom on it and call it a KC30 and allow us to offload fuel to other players.

[★Macman★]

I'm really hoping AMP add VR ZOOM for this and bring it into line with other Planes soon. I asked them on Discord and it looks to be still worked on.

[★Macman★]

Update v0.2.2 is out which fixes it for Update 5. VR ZOOM still does not work and that was broken on their A321 also. However, an even newer A330 version is coming out in a few weeks with totally new textures.

[★Macman★]

Now that PMP split the Passenger & Cargo Folders they did not yet update their Cargo Liveries to show in that Menu. All you need to do is edit "aircraft.cfg" lines in the Cargo Folder to be:

[VARIATION]
base_container = "..\amp-airbus-a330-300P2F"

[FLTSIM.0]
ui_type="A330-300P2F"

[★Macman★]

A peak at the SEXY SOUNDS for the upcoming A330 replacement...
https://mfsim-sounds.blogspot.com/2020/08/a330sp-rr.html
https://youtu.be/BNoTqCX8-0Q

[★Macman★]

Compatible with FBW A32NX Stable 0.6.3 with this extra Mod
https://flightsim.to/file/9168/project-mega-pack-a330-fbw-a32nx-compatibility-mod

• Floodlights not working on this Plane
  
• EFB is missing
  
• Printer does not work
  
• Incompatible with the Development Version of A32NX
  
  * Not compatible with A32NX STABLE 0.7.0
  

[★Macman★]

Due to PMP ceasing work on this it has now gone elsewhere for further completing.
In the meantime there is another FREE A330-900 by HEADWIND here: (Size 4.31GB)
https://flightsim.to/file/18198/airbus-a330-900neo-conversion
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SZUdVJwIruw
FEEDBACK:

• No Wipers
  
• No Footwell Lights
  
• No VR ZOOM
  
• No Auto-Land as no Flypad so is v0.6.3 stage FBW specs atm
  
• No full Wings attacking to Aircraft in VR to use outside Views but there's no Passenger Interior either
  
• Has no light glitch on the Tail for Right Eye in VR same as PMP had but is both sides
  
• Flood Lighting may not work at first until using the BIND prior then loads correctly later also

Besides this it's a great start although it has 8 Liveries I do not use personally. He has plans to create a full proper Cockpit and make it updated with latest FBW. Nice
https://flightsim.to/c/liveries/airbus-a330-900/

[★Macman★]

A330-900 Review:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ECbqBO8HMq8

[★Macman★]

New Cockpit textures to replace older Mod ones:
https://flightsim.to/file/22455/airbus-a330-900-neo-new-cockpit

[★Macman★]

This still works with SU7 but with A32NX 0.7.3 Stable & DEV versions. Just 1 of my Liveries (Virgin Atlantic) is not loading Textures but others are fine.

Oddly the new REVERSE THRUST BUG actually works fine in this

[★Macman★]

I'm so glad this is still working. Some Liveries not not work but it I enjoy having this Plane lots plus the VR ZOOM works too

[★Macman★]

Latest Review by 737NG Driver...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lfp7DD2Z6Xs&ab_channel=737NGDriver