ToLiss - A321 for X-Plane 12/11

The Airbus A321 by Toliss is a 180-220 seat single-aisle mid-range modern state-of-the-art FBW aircraft with a high focus on detailed system modelling.

Officially licensed Airbus product

Biggest new things from previous versions

• Introduction of the Interactive Audio Control Panel to manage ground services, doors, passengers, loading etc.
• Introduction of custom EFB (currently for detailed weight analysis for the flight)
• ACARS functionality: SimBrief flight plan import directly into the FMGS, TO Performance computations and wind upload (from SimBrief plan)
• New fully custom engine model for a highly accurate engine performance and new engine specific failure modes
• Implementation of over 120 circuit breakers to cut power to certain systems
• Added “resettable failures” to the failure system as well as new failure modes, with now a total of more than 210 failure modes you can simulate
• Addition of the offset function in the FMGS
• More than 70 new ECAM messages covering new computer faults such as dual FWC or dual SDAC faults, anti ice system faults, new engine faults etc.

Detailled list of features
Highly complex FMGS:

• SID/STAR and airways support in a fully custom FMGS backbone supporting all A424 leg types (Arc, course or heading to intercept, Radius to Fix, Holdings, etc.)
• Active, alternate, 2 temporary as well as secondary flight plans
• 2 completely independent MCDUs and autopilots
• Pilot item database for custom fixes, navaids, flight plans and runways
• Full VNAV guidance with TOC, TOD, Deceleration point, speed limits, fuel prediction, and consideration of speed and altitude constraints etc.
• Support for go-arounds and diversions
• Step altitudes
• Offset function
• Satellite availability model, including prediction for specific places and times
• Nav Aid autotuning
• Flight plan saving via the Pilot routes page
• Equitime point computation
• Nearest airports page
• ACARS function to simulate flight plan, TO Data and Wind upload from ground station using SimBrief data

Accurate systems:

• ToLiss Fly-by-wire and autopilot module, with support for Alternate and Direct Law
• Unique feature: Control Surface hinge moment modelling allows the surfaces to float to the appropriate position after loss of all actuators on a surface
• Fault injection interface allowing to inject custom selected failures, or randomly selected failure based on fault probabilities with over 210 failure modes available
• Custom TCAS with resolution advisory function
• Terrain on ND and Weather radar available (WX radar works with default X-plane weather engine)
• Brake temperature model based on the detailled physics of heat transfer between the individual brake components
• Hydraulics model in which the pressure is dependent on usage. This is most notable when dropping to RAT mode
• Detailed model of each ADIRU including alignment, small pressure sensor differences between the units, switching of sources for PFDs
• Custom air conditioning model supporting high altitude operations at airports like Cusco in Peru or La Paz in Bolivia without spurious warnings
• Flight warning system with ECAM actions supporting numerous system failure scenarios, e.g. engine failures, generator failures, hydraulic failures
• Custom indicating system including DMC and SDAC simulation

Eye- and ear-candy:

• Detailled 3D cockpit
• 3D exterior model with CFM and IAE engine
• Choice between classic wingtip fences or modern sharklets (controlled via livery names), this also affects aircraft performance
• Custom sounds from Turbine Sound Studios (TSS) included for all engines
• Integration of X-plane 12 native rain effects

Useability features:

• Situation loading and saving. It is possible to save the flight at any point in time and resume it another day. This can also be used, e.g., to save the position just before approach and practice just the approach many times
• Autosaving allows recovering where you left off, should the X-Plane session end unexpectedly
• Jumping waypoint-to-waypoint through the cruise phase: Shorten your flight to focus on the more interesting parts as you like.
• Integrated takeoff performance calculator supporting the use of flex temperature
• 4 different start-up configurations from Cold and Dark to engines running and ready to go
• In-screen popup displays or use of x-plane windows for popups
• Interactive audio control panel to change ground services, fuel, loading, passengers etc. without breaking immersion
• Electronic flight bag on both sides with Avitab integration and a weight and balance computation screen. (More features to come with updates)

Not for commercial use. For any commercial use enquiries, please contact support@toliss.com!

• X-Plane 12 / X-Plane 11
• Windows, Linux or Mac (requires use of Rosetta on M1/M2 Macs with X-Plane 12)
• 4 GB VRAM or more recommended

If you have already purchased the X-Plane 11 version of Airbus A321 in the Aerosoft Shop, the following upgrade option is available:

• ToLiss - Airbus A321 XP › ToLiss - A321 for X-Plane 12/11: 
  DL › 13,92 € incl. 19% VAT (11,70 € excl. VAT | Price incl. VAT may deviate depending on your local sales tax [VAT])
  Just add the product to the shopping cart and the discount will be automatically deducted.

To do this, you must be logged in to your customer account you previously used to purchase the previous version.

Version 1.6.2 (Build 1600):
New feature:

• New ISCS option to allow rudder pedals to fully deflect the nose wheel in VR mode in XP12

Bug fixes:

• Fixed logic for ELAC/SEC reversion to backup power supply
• Changed RMP logic to maintain VHF selection during power transients
• Fixed the ENG1 PWG engine fan blade animation (A321 neo only)
• Fixed Cargo door animations
• Fixed APU flap animations
• Increased LOC reception range to values higher than the database value (which is the minimum distance with guaranteed accuracy)
• Fixed issue with new FAC logic that could lead to loss of A/THR during power transients
• Improved Dept RWY remapping on situation load
• Added Overheat indication on HYD SD as appropriate
• Updated A321LR and XLR fuel synoptic page to newer standard
• Improved logic for MCDU class II messages
• Maintain VHF selection in the RMPs during power tranients
• Fixed issue with EFB TO Performance calculator when using AUTO flap setting
• Fixed issue with managed speed target during touch and goes
• Fixed issue with disappearing ISCS option for BUSS switches for A321 XLR
• Fixed a bug with the date on Wind and Flight plan data printouts

Version 1.6.1 (Build 159x):
New features:

• Added new C/Bs brining the total number of functional C/Bs to 211
• New faults: Yaw Damper, Rudder Travel Limiter, Rudder Trim
• New faults: Hydraulic system overheat
• FADEC needs 2-3 seconds to power up
• Popout windows now remain visible in external view
• ATIS requests via the Hoppie network can now also query the PilotEdge network
• New failure modes: FADEC faults
• Reordered ECAM messages to represent newer FWC standard
• ACP knobs are now moving up and down
• Added Ignition failures to ECAM. (Use C/Bs to disable ignition)
• Added the option to enable BUSS switches for the A321NEO

Bug fixes:

• Eliminated penetrating pieces when deflecting the flaps to full on the A321NEO
• Corrected the arrangement of the Taxi and TO lights in the nose landing gear
• Changed FMA indication to maximum of CAT 2 when A/THR is not engaged
• Brought TRx INOP status message back on SD Status page
• Fixed HYD Page PTU color when conditions for PTU to operate are not met
• Round metric FCU altitude on PFD to 10m
• Improved FAC FAULT ECAM actions
• Added 3s timeout when pressing the status page with status "NORMAL"
• Use FMGS weights for VLS if initialized
• Reworked behavior of the FAC cutout switches
• MCDU APPR speed predictions take current weight, when approach phase active
• PTU should not be able to power circuits without fluid anymore
• With dual RA fault, LG not down warning should trigger with flaps 3 or 4
• Improved go around engagement logic, to all GA engagement also in climb phase
• Improved ISCS open/closing in VR
• Removed armed NAV mode when performing a TO without FDs
• Prevent overwriting of cruise waypoint wind data when reaching TOC or initiating S/Cs
• Improved contour matching for artificial cockpit window reflections
• Fixed managed speed profile in Go Around after acceleration altitude
• Fixed the ON light in the ENG 2 N1 mode switch for the IAE engine
• Simbrief wind upload should work again. (Note that it extracts the data from the wind data field, not from the flight plan itself)
• Fixed number of blades in the PW1100G engine
• Improved bleed pressure at cruise
• Improved altitude alert logic (C chord and flashing frame)

Version 1.6.0 (Build 1589):
Major new features:

• Apple Native M1/M2 compatibility
• New cockpit textures
• Animated cockpit windows, sunshades, tray tables etc.
• Pilot models in external view
• Full ground services suite, including animated deicing
• ACARS Print function
• Rework of the sound suite for all engine types

Minor new features:

• ISCS redesign including a scalable ISCS
• Retuned VLS and approach pitch
• Retuned the pitch moment balance with extended flaps
• Addition of 24 new C/Bs bringing the total to 161 functional C/Bs
• Addition of Radio Altimeter failure model
• Improved aircraft startup sequence simulating also MCDU, FWC and FMGS startup times
• Oil temperature indication on ECAM now changes according to logic specific for the given engine type
• Increase landing gear tire resolution for a rounder experience
• Added console lights (XP12 only)
• Increase number of possible simultaneous faults to 20
• Added PRED WS OFF memo
• Automatic reversion to arrival or departure ATIS request if regular ATIS is not available (via Hoppie network)
• Added DDRMI failure flags in case of loss of power or invalid needle angles
• Added different flap angles between A321CEO and A321NEO as in real life

Bug fixes:

• Added autopilot disconnection on manual trim
• Reduced minimum valid preselected speed to allow speeds below 160kts
• Improved mouse wheel pitch trim speed
• Fixed a bug with the descent profile following if below transition level and QNH in MCDU and QNH on FCU don't match
• Some improvements to the smartcopilot.cfg file
• Fixed a bug that caused the GS Mini not to be considered with pilot selected VAPP
• Fixed jitter of the L/DEV and V/DEV scales that can occur under certain conditions when performing a GA during a non-precisiong approach
• Inhibit of EGT OVERLIMIT warning following an engine shutdown due to fire
• Brought the REV SET ECAM Caution back
• Fixed mouse wheel function on WX Radar System switches
• Fixed FBW behaviour in case of loss of both FAC (no reversion to direct on L/G extension)
• Fixed FBW upmode logic to allow automatic upmode to normal law if conditions triggering a degenerated law are gone
• Fixed link between APU start capability and battery availability
• Improved VLS computation in dual hydraulic cases with slats frozen in the retracted position
• Improved rudder authority for VMGC and Beta target
• Fixed a crash in PDC/CPDLC messages if there are space characters in the wrong spot
• Fixed a bug with fuel consumption during 200NM jumps

Version 1.5.1 (Build 1553):
Bug fixes:

• Added more syntax options for pre-departure clearance
• DCDU messages can now be removed if sending fails to allow clearing messages erroneously ending up on the DCDU
• Fixed MCDU engagement on FMGC logic
• Fixed erroneous appearance of GPS PRIMARY LOST, when going into ATSU on on-side MCDU
• Enabled reverting to the FMGS mode on the MCDU by pressing any FMGS page keys (along as an FMGS available for the MCDU to connect to)
• Improved A/THR engagement behaviour when loading an in-flight situation while on the ground with engines off
• Fixed X-plane 11 lights for the new Multi function Runway lights (A321 NEO only)

Version 1.5.0 RC1 (Build 1548):
Major new features:

• Adapted cockpit and cabin lighting to XP12.00 status
• EFB TO performance calculator for detailled TO performance calculation considering Anti Ice, Packs, etc.
• EFB LDG performance calculator including METAR retrieval (XP11 & XP12 built-in weather) for user-selectable airport
• EFB interactive checklist page with user-customizable checklists via xml files.
• CPDLC integration based on the Hoppie network
• AOC functions for Pre-departure clearance and ATIS/METAR/TAF requests in the Hoppie network

Minor new features:

• Adapted flight physics to XP12.00 status
• Added icing model to our custom engine model
• Added option to always use the simbrief wind data for wind requests (independent of x-plane WX setting)
• ACP PA knob is now independent on the different ACPs for better procedure following
• NEO specific feature: Multifunctional runway lights selectable via ISCS

Bug fixes:

• Fixed cabin air temperature computation with a passenger door open
• Improved the handling of scenery and AIRAC runway ID mismatch
• Retuned the XP11 take-off dynamics
• Fixed chocks logic for start with engines running
• Improved anti-ice operation in XP12
• Selecting an RNP value of 0.3NM or less with an RNAV approach will make it an RNP-AR approach
• Improved glide slope capture behaviour
• Improvements to Direct To function with abeam points
• Outer transfer valves are now closing with IACP refuelling
• Fixed LG extension inhibit above 260kts
• Removed "SPD DO NOT USE" message for SEC 2 or SEC 3 faults
• Improved Flap track fairing geometry
• Fixed mouse lag once and for all
• Fixed overlaying fast and slow blades in the engines