Sim Aircraft Profile
Airbus A320
The Airbus A320 is a narrow-body airliner, with widespread popularity and versatile use around the world.
Where to fly it
Simulator Availability
In MSFS
- MSFS includes an A320neo by default
- Fenix produces the highest-fidelity A320 add-on for MSFS (A320ceo - current engine option).
- FlyByWire Simulations (FBW) is an impressive community product. They offer a detailed, free A320neo add-on.
In X-Plane
- There is no default A320 built into X-Plane
- The most popular A320 add-on for X-Plane is the FlightFactor A320 Ultimate XP12 Extended
Prepar3D: Note that there are also high-quality add-ons for the Prepar3D simulator published by Flight Sim Labs and Aerosoft
Recommended Hardware
A320 Flight Controls
A320 Sidestick
A320 Throttle Quadrant
Consider purchasing desk or chair mounts for a more realistic control positioning.
A320 Rudder Pedals
- MFG Crosswind: Offers an Airbus-style pedal option
- Opencockpits: "Pedals replica of original Airbus, entirely made of metal and fiber."
- Flight Simulator Center
- Airframe Lab: Mod to make Saitek rudder pedals look more realistic
- Vier Im Pott
See our Rudder Pedal Guide for all rudder pedal options, including ones that are not Airbus-specific.
A320 Autopilot Panel (FCU)
Priced between $100-$300:
$300+:
A320 MCDU (FMS)
It's also possible to use a touchscreen version of the MCDU. For example, the Fenix A320 offers a remote MCDU that you can load in a browser on your iPad or other tablet.
A320 AirManager
A320 Cockpit Frames
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