FS2Crew: Fenix A320 for MSFS

MAIN OPS MANUAL

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REQUIREMENTS:

The following program requirements are in effect:

Operating Systems Supported:

Windows 10, 11 or greater

Additional Requirements:

Fenix A320 for MSFS host aircraft (not included with FS2Crew)
Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020
If using Voice Control: Headset or Microphone (USB headset recommended)

GENERAL NOTES:

• You are the Captain and the Pilot Flying.

• The computer simulates the role of the First Officer and Pilot Not Flying (PNF) /
Monitoring (PM).

• The interface system is vastly different from the FSX/ P3D versions of FS2Crew.

• A new ASSIST panel system displays available voice commands, available checklist
responses and crew flow actions directly inside the simulation. The goal is to allow users
to learn the software without using a traditional PDF manual.

• If you get stuck on a voice checklist response not being detected, speak: “SET AND
CHECKED”. That’s the backup phrase.

• If you require support or there is something you do not understand, please visit the
FS2Crew Support Forum or use our Discord Channel. Remember, there are no dumb
questions!

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GETTING STARTED:

• Download the FS2Crew Product Manager: https://fs2crew.com/downloads/

• Download FS2Crew for the Fenix A320 via the FS2Crew Product Manager.

• The FS2Crew installer will run silently.

• Run MSFS and load the Fenix A320 aircraft.

• Open the MSFS Toolbar and open the FS2Crew Command Center by clicking the
FS2Crew icon (the airplane nose icon) as shown below:

• Select FENIX A320 in the drop-down menu and click LAUNCH APPLICATION.

• The FS2Crew panels should appear. If you have not yet activated FS2Crew for the
Fenix, you will be prompted to enter your Serial Code. Your Serial Code is viewable in
your on-line FS2Crew account, or from wherever you purchased FS2Crew.

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• The panel (shown below) on the right is the FS2Crew menu associated with the
FS2Crew stand-alone EXE.

• You may drag this panel to a 2nd monitor if desired. You may also minimize this panel by
pressing the yellow minimize icon. If the pin icon is selected, the panel will never close.

• The panel on the left (the one built into the Command Center) performs many of the
same functions found in the main stand-alone panel. If you are using a VR headset, you
would typically use this panel since it is embedded into the Tool Bar and therefore visible
in your VR headset.

• However, if you wish to access the SETTINGS panel, you must use the stand-alone
panel not contained in the MSFS Tool Bar. The SETTINGS panel is not visible via the
MSFS Tool Bar.

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 • Tool tips are associated with each button in either panel. Mouse over each button to
learn more about each button. An option is available on the Settings Panel to
disable/enable tool tips. Again, if you have any doubts, please post your question in our
Support Forum or on our Discord Channel.

IMPORTANT! IF THE PANEL IS BLANK...

• If the panel on the left in the Tool Bar is blank, please ensure you have ENABLE HTTP
SERVER checked on the FS2Crew Settings Panel (GEAR ICON).

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• Like other MSFS developers, FS2Crew uses an internal server to pass data between
the FS2Crew Command Center (which runs inside MSFS) and the FS2Crew main
program, which runs outside of the MSFS process as an external EXE. This is done via
our HTTP Server. Please ensure the associated option shown below is checked. It may
be unchecked by default the first time you load FS2Crew depending on your current
level of privileges.

• You will then be prompted to give the NETWORK COMMAND SHELL permissions to
access your device. Please select YES. This panel may be hidden ‘behind’ the
FS2Crew panel, so if you do not see it, minimize the FS2Crew panel so you can see it.

• Additional Trouble Shooting information can be found here:

https://fs2crew.com/fs2crew-command-center-troubleshooting/

It is important that the FS2Crew COMMAND CENTER auto-starts when MSFS or

Windows starts.

If your EXE.xml file is corrupt (and it is an easy for it to become corrupt since multiple
developers write to it now), the COMMAND CENTER will not auto start when MSFS
loads. In fact, if the EXE.XML is sufficiently corrupt, it can cause MSFS to crash on
startup.

The general solution is to delete your EXE.xml (make a backup first), then re-install
FS2Crew. FS2Crew will rebuild a fresh new EXE.xml that will clear of any corruption
(usually invalid characters).

However, a better option is also available on the SETTINGS PANEL to have the
Command Center auto start when Windows starts, thus bypassing the EXE.xml
altogether.

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NOTES ABOUT SETUP OPTIONS:

• You can select your desired interface mode on the FS2Crew SETTINGS PANEL, which
is accessible by clicking the Gear Icon symbol on the Main Panel:

Voice Control = Voice Control

Button Control = Button Control
Auto Respond = Button Control but you do not need to manually press the Main Button
to respond to each checklist item. It is automatic.

• If using Voice Control, you can check your speech recognition status by pressing
SPEECH STS in the INFO CENTER.

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THE ASSIST PANEL:

• The ASSIST panel was designed to help users learn the simulation without being
required to constantly reference an external PDF manual. (However, we appreciate that
some users still prefer a good PDF document that lists flows, checklist responses, etc.,
and you will find that information at the bottom of this manual.)

• The critical information needed to fly is displayed directly in the ASSIST panel.
The ASSIST panel can be toggled by pressing the YELLOW CHECKMARK icon located
to the left of the INFO CENTER icon.

Checklist Assist = Displays available responses in a Checklist.

Voice Command Assist = Displays available suggested Voice Commands.

Note that these are “suggested” voice commands. Just because the voice
command is there, it does not mean you need to call for it immediately. Use
your own judgement.

Capt / PF Flows Assist = Displays suggested actions for the Captain / Pilot
Flying. These actions are typically referred to as “flows”.

• If you are using VR mode, the same information can be displayed via the in game MSFS
TOOL BAR as shown below:

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PHASE: PREFLIGHT EVENTS

Note: Running the Pre-Flight Events is OPTIONAL. You can start the Pre-Flight events routine
by clicking the blue Clock icon, or, if using Voice Control you may speak: “LET’S START
SETTING UP”.

For the Clock icon to be visible, the engines must be off. We will assume the aircraft is COLD
AND DARK.
FS2CREW FENIX CHECKLIST
CREW FLOWS

CM 1 = CAPTAIN / PILOT FLYING

CM 2 = FIRST OFFICER / PILOT NOT FLYING

*FLOWS REPRINTED WITH PERMISSION OF BLACKBOX

Before Start Flow Pattern

After Start Flow Pattern
Taxi Flow Pattern
Line-Up Flow Pattern
Acceleration Flow Pattern
Climb >10000 ft AAL Flow Pattern
Descend <10000 ft AAL Flow Pattern
After Landing Flow Pattern
Parking Flow Pattern
SPEECH DIALOGUES

Alternative accepted voice commands/phrases are indicated with the “O” symbol.

Calling the FA – Asking to bring something to the cockpit after you pressed the FA call button on
the overhead.

• One coffee please

• One tea please
• A coffee and a tea please
• Some lunch please
• Some dinner please
• Some breakfast please
• One juice please
• One water please

Calling the FA – Reporting something

Note: trigger phrases listed. The empty lines can be filled in by any words of your
choosing. The important thing is that the listed key words be spoken.

• ___departing___late
• ___our descent___
• ___divert___different airport
• ___Arriving___early
• ___Arriving___late
• ___hold___ I will keep you ___
• ___go around

Note: You need to end your statement with one of the phrases above as they are the
trigger phrase that the speech recognition engine is looking for to trigger the FA’s
response.

Example:

“We’re going to have to divert to Chicago because New York is closed. I’ll keep
you in the loop”.
GENERAL VOICE COMMANDS

Alternative accepted voice commands/phrases are indicated with the “O” symbol.

Checklist General

• Set and Checked (in case you forget the required response)

• Restarting Checklist

• Restart Checklist

• PAs for the Cabin Crew

• Cabin crew retract aft stairway

• Cabin crew extend aft stairway
• Cabin crew close doors and arm slides
• Cabin crew disarm slides and open doors

Note:

Generally, the cabin crew will automatically open and close the doors but should they
not you can instruct them to do it manually using the PAs for the Cabin Crew listed
above. Note that because FS2Crew cannot “read” the position of most of the doors,
these commands will result in the associated door being blindly toggled regardless of its
position.
First Officer’s Commands List

• Autopilot one on
• Disengage autopilot
• Landing lights on
• Landing lights off
• Taxi lights on
• Taxi lights off
• Strobe lights on
• Strobe lights off
• Gear up
• Gear down
• Tune com frequency {dictation}
• Tune nav one frequency {dictation}
• Tune nav two frequency {dictation}
• Takeoff
• Clear left side
• Flaps zero
• Flaps one
• Flaps two
• Flaps three
• Flaps full
• You have control
• I have control
• At minimums
• Starting engine one
• Starting engine two
• Man tow gah s r s runway autothrust blue
• Man flex {dictation} s r s runway autothrust blue
• Go around flaps
• Stop
• Set standard
• Q N H {dictation}set
• Takeoff light on
• Wipers on
• Wipers off
• Brake fan off
• Bird on
• Flight directors off bird on
• Activate approach phase
• Pull s speed
• Manage speed
• Manage nav
• Arm approach
• Arm localizer
• Push to level off
• Are you ready for the takeoff briefing?
• Are you ready for the approach briefing?
• Any questions?
• Autopilot one off
• Standard set
• Cabin crew disarm slides and cross check
• Brake check
• Rudder
• Brake fan on
• Continue
• A P U on
• Engine anti ice on
• Engine anti ice of
• Wing anti ice on
• Wing anti ice off
• Engage A P 1
• Managed climb
• Managed descent
• Vertical speed pull
• Seatbelts on
• Seatbelts off
• Cancel last command
• Pull heading
• Pull speed
• Flight level pull
• Confirm direct {dictation}
• Confirm activate app phase
• Clear rad nav
• Shutdown engine two
• Ignition on
• Ignition normal
• Request A T C clearance
• Request start clearance
• Request pushback clearance
• Request pushback and start clearance
• Request taxi clearance
• Request takeoff clearance
• Lets taxi back to the runway
• Lets return to the gate
• Set downwind track
• Set runway track
• Flight directors off bird on set runway track
• Cabin crew arm slides and cross check
• Check the box
• Ready
• Man tow gah s r s autothrust blue
• Man flex {dictation}s r s autothrust blue
• Flight controls check
• Flight directors off
• Let's start setting up
• Autopilot one and two on
WHAT’S NEXT!

Print out the Checklist and Crew Flows and General Voice Commands sections from
this manual. You can also use the INFO CENTER in the program.

They contain all the information you will need to complete a flight. For specific
questions, please consult the FS2Crew Support Forum or our Discord Channel.

Remember that if you want to run the pre-departure procedure, only press CLOCK icon
button on the main window.

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