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Is there some way to modify PFPX so the exported flight plan for my FSL A3xx includes the computed/recommended cost index?  I did a fairly extensive search here and haven't found an answer yet.  Thanks for any suggestions.

 

Doug

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Yes Doug it can be done, I modified an OFP so that FSL can read CI and TOC ISA DEV.

 

It however requires a modification to the FSL PFPX_OFP.regex file.

 

I did submit to FSL, lets see what comes back.

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On 5/13/2019 at 1:42 AM, srcooke said:

I modified an OFP so that FSL can read CI and TOC ISA DEV.

 

It however requires a modification to the FSL PFPX_OFP.regex file.

 

Stephen,

 

I d/l the files and installed per your attached ReadMe.  The created FP now shows "TOC ISADEV: +01C", but I can't find any Cost Index.  Furthermore, when I import for FP into the A320 via the MCDU INIT A page, the Cost Index field is still empty.  Am I doing something wrong?  Probably.  Please add a bit more detail about how to tweak PFPX using the new files and then the specific steps to get the appropriate FP imported into the FSL A3xx.

 

Thanks again!

Doug

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You have not planned the flight to use a CI hence you see Mach 0.78 in the OFP.

 

Configure your aircraft in PFPX with a CI or alternatively enter it in the 'Cruise/Cost Index' section of planning screen.

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Ok, I see where that is done in the Aircraft Editor under Cruise/CI in the "Default Speed Schedule" section.  The three choices there are .78, AE250, and LRC.  I'm not knowledgeable enough to understand what values to change.  Thanks for your patience.

 

Doug

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In place of the Mach entry simply type in a Cost Index figure, for example 20

 

If you cannot do that then it is likely you need an alternative performance file for PFPX.

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Ok Stephen.  I typed in "20" and it entered "CI 20" in the field.  I saved the Aircraft config and will see how it goes with the next flight.

 

Thanks a ton for all your time.

Doug

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