Casino ExpressFly The Airbus A380 v2Thank you for purchasing and installing the Fly The Airbus A380 v2. Fly The Airbus A380 v2 is an add-on to Microsofts Flight Simulator 2004 and Flight Simulator X. Flight Simulator 2004 or Flight Simulator X MUST be installed on you computer for Fly The Airbus A380 v2 to work.IMPORTANT NOTE FOR FSX USERSAfter installing Fly The Airbus A380 v2 into FSX, you may receive the following message from FSX:In order to use the new and powerful Flight Management Computer or FMC, you MUST click the RUN option on this message box when presented. After agreeing to run the FMC.GAU file, you will be presented with another message:Clicking YES on this screen will allow FSX to always load the FMC.GAU file and not present either of these messages again. If you click NO on this message, you will be prompted each time you run FSX if you want to load the FMC.GAU file. We strongly recommend you click the YES option on this message. AircraftFly The Airbus A380 v2 contains 4 highly detailed versions of the Airbus A380 including the A380-700, A380-800, A380-800F and the A380-900. Each of the these models comes in a wide variety of the airline liveries including:British AirwaysChina SouthernAir FranceAirbus Old House ColorsAirbus New House ColorsKLM Royal Dutch AirlinesKorean AirLufthansaQantasSAS Scandinavian AirSingapore AirlinesThai AirwaysVirgin AtlanticTransloadTransload CargoKorean Air CargoDragon AirBlank texture set / Paint kitThe aircraft can be used anywhere in the Flight Simulator. Selecting the Aircraft in FS2004To use the new aircraft in FS2004, open Flight Sim and select Create A Flight from the opening screen. Select a new aircraft by clicking the Change button below Current Aircraft. If you are already in the Flight Sim in flight or at an airport, you can press the ALT key, then select the Aircraft | Select Aircraft menu. To find the new planes, set the Aircraft manufacturer to:Abacus Airbus A380Finally select the Aircraft Model you wish to fly. Selecting the Aircraft in FSXTo use the new aircraft in FSX, open Flight Sim and select Free Flight from the opening screen. Select a new aircraft by clicking the Change button below Current Aircraft. If you are already in the Flight Sim in flight or at an airport, you can press the ALT key, then select the Aircraft | Select Aircraft menu. To find the new planes, set the Aircraft manufacturer to:Abacus Airbus A380Finally select the Aircraft Model you wish to fly. In order to see all of the variation, you will need to click the Show All Liveries option at the bottom of the aircraft selection window.Installing the SceneryThe scenery is normally installed at the end of the installation. If you do not recall setting up the scenery, you will need to run the Scenery Setup located in the Start | Programs | Abacus Software | Fly The Airbus A380 v2 menu. This program will automatically install the scenery into Flight Sim. Simply follow the instructions on screen to add the scenery. Note: that FS2004 user who have the original Fly The Airbus A380 from Abacus still installed in FS2004 will NOT need to run the Scenery Setup again nor manually install the scenery.Note: FSX users will need to have Crash Detection turned OFF to properly access the Airbus A380 scenery at Blagnac airport.If the Scenery Setup fails or you are unable to install the scenery, you can add the scenery to the Flight Sim manually by opening Flight Sim and using the Scenery Library. Here's a step-by-step to follow if you have to add the scenery manually: NOTE: Only use these instructions if you are SURE the scenery is NOT in Flight Sim.1.Make sure you that you have the Airbus A380 aircraft by opening FS and changing the aircraft on the Create A Flight screen. Set the Aircraft Manufacturer to Abacus Airbus A380. If you DO have the aircraft, proceed to step 2. (If you do NOT have the aircraft, then you have not installed Airbus A380 correctly. Uninstall using the Add/Remove Programs in the Control Panel and re-install the Airbus A380 to the main Flight Sim folder.)2.From the opening screen of the Flight Sim, click Settings option on the left. (If Flight Sim automatically puts you into the sim, press Escape (ESC) and choose End Flight, then enter the Settings)3.Click the Scenery Library button.4.Click the Add button. NOTE: If you see Airbus A380 listed, the scenery IS installed and you should cancel back to FS.5.In the Select Scenery Directory window, double-click the SCENERY folder. You may need to scroll to the right to see it.6.Single-click the AB_Airbus folder.7.Be sure Use The Scenery Directly is checked and click OK. Youll return to the Scenery Library window.8.Click Ok.In order for FS2004 to recognize the new scenery, you must Close Flight Sim and open it again. FS2004 will build a new database for the scenery while restarting.Flight Management Computer (FMC)Included on the 2D panel of the Airbus A380 is a new custom Flight Management Computer gauge. This gauge allows you to load or create flight plans to be flown automatically. For detailed information on how to use the FMC, consult the FMC Users Guide found in the Start | Programs | Abacus | Abacus Airbus A380 menu.Virtual Cabin Views in FSXThe Airbus A380 is equipped with a complete virtual cabin. If desired you can set up your flight from the cockpit using the FMC and then hop in the back and have a seat in first class and enjoy the ride at least until it's time to land!To access the virtual cabin views in FSX from the cockpit, press the letter A on your keyboard to cycle through the different cockpit views including the left seat, right seat, overhead panel, radios and also the Virtual Cabin views. Each version of the A380, not including the A380-800F, has 5 new cabin views to enjoy.Troubleshooting and SupportKeep posted to www.abacuspub.com for the latest info on Fly The Airbus A380 v2 including any updates that may be released. On www.abacuspub.com, you can access the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) by clicking the Support link on the right side of the main page. If your problem has not been addressed, or if you want to send any comments on Fly The Airbus A380 v2, send an e-mail to tech@abacuspub.com and our support team will respond as soon as possible.Before contacting technical support with a problem, be sure you have done the following:Followed the Install Guide completelyRead the Readme file completelyHave checked the website for any updatesHave downloaded and installed any updatesWhen contacting technical support, be sure to include the following information:Your version of Microsofts Flight SimulatorOperating System (Window 95, 98, ME, XP, 2000, Vista)The exact name of the product (Fly The Airbus A380 v2)Registration code (found on the registration card)Report any and all error messages reported or report the problem you are having by providing a step-by-stepIf it is a visual problem, describe the screen with as much detail as you can. Please do not send attachments unless permission is granted ahead of time. If screen-shots are required, please keep them as small as possible (100KB or less) in JPG format.Installing the Scenery manuallyIf the Scenery Setup program should fail, you will need to install the Fly The Airbus A380 v2 scenery manually. This is not difficult, but the following instructions need to be followed closely. Follow the instructions below and youll be all set. Note that FS2004 user who have the original Fly The Airbus A380 from Abacus still installed in FS2004 will NOT need to run the Scenery Setup again nor manually install the scenery.NOTE: Only use these instructions if you are SURE the mew scenery is NOT already in Flight Sim.NOTE: Follow these steps EXACTLY as shown.1. With the Fly The Airbus A380 v2 installed, open Flight Simulator.2. From the opening screen, click Settings on the left.3. Click the Scenery Library button.NOTE: If you see the AB_Airbus listed, the scenery IS installed and you should cancel back to FS.4. Click the Add or Add Area button. 5. Double-click the Scenery folder. You may need to scroll to the right to see it.6. Double-click the AB_Airbus folder. You may need to scroll to the right to see it.7. Click OK.8. Click OK.FS2004 users MUST close and restart the simulator for the new scenery to take affect. When the Flight Sim is restarting, you will get a message telling you that FS is rebuilding the Scenery Database. FSX users will see this messages immediately after clicking OK. Be patient while the new scenery is added to your Flight Sim.CreditsThe items in the Fly The Airbus A380 v2 package were created by some of the leading designers in the Flight Sim community. Tolga and Turgut Piskin: Airbus A380 Aircraft model, gaugesPeter Jacobson: Flight Management Computer (FMC)Dennis Seeley: Flight DynamicsEd Knapp: Original Airline liveriesGarry Smith: Updates to original airline liveries, Dragon Air and Transload liveries and the blank/paint kit.Scott Slaughter: Manual author, box/packaging designer, testingAdam Howe: Abacus Project Coordinator, FMC documentation, installation, testingLast Updated 11-2-06