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should be packaged together as the two are
closely related. The particular combination of
their similarities and differences is unique within
the world of airliners, and fits in well with the
Airbus philosophy of commonality. The A340
has four engines and the A330 has two, yet both
aircraft share nearly identical dimensions and
passenger capacities (cargo capacities differ
significantly). The A340 is generally intended
for long haul flights of well beyond 7,000
nautical miles. The A330 is intended for what
might be termed medium-long range flights of
around 5,000 nautical miles [These numbers
vary depending upon configuration and variant].
The four power plants of the A340 also make it
very attractive for trans-oceanic flight. Visually,
the A340 and A330 are easily distinguished
from other Airbuses by their large sweeping
winglets (most other Airbuses have tiny winglets
reminiscent of the fins on a dart).
I find it interesting to compare them with
Boeing’s closest pair of airliners, the 757 and
767. Like the A330 and A340, they share nearly
identical flight decks making it easy for pilots to
transition from one to the other. However, while
the main practical difference between the Airbus
craft is in range, the 757/767 differ primarily
in cargo/passenger capacity (both share very
similar range capabilities). Right away, one
begins to see the differences in how the two
manufacturers approach the market.
The Package
A340 Professional comes on a single CDROM
packed in a DVD case with a paperbound
manual. The manual is surprisingly thorough and
includes detailed sections on all major aircraft
systems, as well as a guide to using the Flight
Management Computer. I strongly commend the
publisher, Just Flight, on having included such
a detailed paper manual. Although the print is
very small (so they could include more content),
I find it extremely handy for use in flight. As
mentioned, the product itself consists of A340
and A330 aircraft. Both –200 and –300 variants
are included for each type, along with dozens
of liveries. Note that the newer –500 and –600
variants are not covered in this package.
In the case of the A330, a variety of engine
choices are also offered, accurately representing
the options offered by Airbus (Airbus does
not offer engine options with the A340 and so
neither does Phoenix). The different engine
types are represented visually as well as in
performance. Even the visible differences in
thrust reverser deployment are modeled. The
cockpits of both aircraft are identical except
for the engine readouts and throttle quadrants.
By ANDREW D. JONES
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The A330 mid-flight The 3D virtual cockpit offers a very wide field of view
The main 2D panel Roaring out of Hong Kong in the A340
Banking over New York The overhead
The pedestal I wouldn’t stand here too long
Computer 60 Pilot Magazine V8I8
A330 wearing GE A330 wearing Rolls-Royce (note the reversers)
The package includes over 40 liveries Note that gorgeous dynamic shine
Gear coming up These planes are spectacularly animated!
An A330 in search of the Emerald Isle Up, up and away!
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The PDF-format manual on the disk contains
additional information not covered in the
paper manual and also includes a full set of
checklists and performance charts for each
aircraft. Additional external utilities include
a load editor, fuel calculator, and a handy
configuration applet that lets the user customize
the product in a variety of ways, especially in
terms of key commands.
Airbus vs. Boeing
The flight decks of all current production
Airbus planes are very similar, and so you
will feel right at home if you have spent time
with other Airbus sims. However, if you are
more accustomed to Boeing aircraft, you
will have a bit more learning ahead of you,
as the two manufacturers have significantly
different approaches to cockpit design and
operating techniques. Fortunately, the included
documentation has everything you should
need in order to make the transition quickly
and easily. Personally, I found the experience
to be both enlightening and enjoyable. Be
aware however, that there is more to it than
just learning new locations for various buttons
and switches. The Airbus family represents a
considerably different approach to piloting.
The fundamental difference involves the use
of automation. If we compare the auto-systems
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