vasFMC Alpha 9

is a free, open source Flight Management System (FMS) for Microsoft Flight Simulator FS2002/FS2004/FSX and X-Plane Win32/Mac/Linux based on the FMS used in many Airbus and Boeing models.

Some of its features are:

– Airbus and Boeing styles. – Special Airbus Throttle and Thrust handling, support for Airbus throttle detents. – Fly by wire system tuned for the Project Airbus (www.pairbus.com) models. – Runs as a separate program or as a FS9 gauge, the gauge version comes with the Ken Mitchell Airbus panel. – Flight planning, including SID/STAR and named airways. – Data entry from either PC keyboard or MCDU virtual keys. – Autopilot heading (LNAV) control (similar to GPS nav mode in MSFS). Vertical navigation (VNAV) is not yet implemented but is planned in a future release. – Uses latest navaid/fix database from Navigraph.com. – Navigation display with selectable modes: flight plan path, ILS or VOR rose. – Top of climb (TOC), top of descent (TOD) and end of descent (EOD) estimation and display. – Primary flight display (PFD) showing attitude, IAS, pressure and radio altitude, vertical speed and autopilot status. – Two display styles for Nav Display and PFD. – Engine status display. – Navaid (VOR/NDB) tuning by either frequency or navaid name. – Date/time synchronization with the real world. – Communicating with the MS flight simulator through the free version of Peter Dowson’s FSUIPC interface (not included). – Communicating with X-Plane through custom plugin with CAN Aerospace technology. – Supported by 3rd party flight planners like FSBuild. – Online weather and flightplan access. – More to come…

Download: vasFMC 2.0 Alpha 9

Conclusion

This software provides valuable functionality for users. Whether for personal or professional use, it delivers on its core promises. Regular updates and active development ensure continued relevance. User satisfaction and community support demonstrate its value.

Final Thoughts

Based on its features and performance, this software is worth considering. Evaluate your specific needs and whether this solution addresses them. Try it yourself to determine if it’s the right fit for your requirements.