One feature I truly miss when flying the Fenix is the ability to have the MCDU on an external device and bit surprised you did not mention it as that is a killer feature.

Fenix has irs instant align, it’s in the mcdu.

The soundpack on the FBW is just outstanding and one of the main reasons I keep flying it just as much as the Fenix. Love the ambient cabin sounds and I often wish these were available in the Fenix since the cabin views are just so much better.

1 The Fenix does have instant alignment. See panel states. 2 you can clear off company messages, just read them. 3 use push back tool bar 4 The fenix is heavier on the frames because it’s a more complex simulation 5 if you make a list of the things fenix does better than few, you’d be there all day.

cpdlc is modelled in fenix since initial release and works very well btw

Don't forget the great feature that fly by wire has and is the possibility to print out in real paper the metar information when you ask for printing directly from the option in the MCDU and also the software that allow the management on an external device. I use it all the time and works perfect in the fbw a 320 neo. Best regards

The one benefit to the preliminary loadsheet message is getting the estimated CG so you don't have to wait for the plane to be loaded

You can go into the failures page of the fenix a320 and enable each IRS.

I love the Fenix but the biggest con for me is being unable to access it's sim numeric variable values (eg. FCU/AP numeric values). I am slowly building DIY panels and things like SPD, ALT, VS, HDG and some other button/switch states aren't available from the Fenix unless you have some hacks to go about it. I know, it has something to do with their licensing with ProSim, prohibiting the use of the Fenix in home-made cockpits. With FBWA320, everything is accessible so I can have these values displayed on a device.

I get it. I prefer Fenix way over FBW because for me the most important thing is to replicate reality as much as possible.

The fenix does have instant IRS alignment, non functioning IRS system is considered as a failure in the fenix so you can just go to the failures tab and disable the failure to get it aligned instantly

Another mention might be actual fly by wire... Ex: rotate logic on the Neo is a bit different than the CEO, and you can feel it in takeoff. Landing the Neo is easier too. That being said, a few of the points mentioned to the Fenix are changing in the next patch. Audio is a HUGE deal for me, and I also love FBW for this, especially with cabin crew sounds

In addition, I much prefer the exterior lighting on the FBX 32NX compared to the rather anemic lights, especially the strobes, of the Fenix A320. There is a mod (for a payware product) which supposedly fixes this but it doesn't work for me.

Try listening to gear retraction/extension from cabin in the FBW. Hydraulics and PTU are all fully modeled ;)

THe problem with the Fenix soundpack is the volume. Apart from that, the soundpacks are SUPPOSED to sound different because the ENGINES arent the same. Fenix sounds are class, just too low.

CPDLC is in fenix too and it’s used all over Europe I don’t know why states don’t use it It’s so much better when asking for clearance or in cruise

I'm curious what you think is better in the FBW Simbrief integration compared to the Fenix. As far as I'm aware they both can pull in the exact same data although slightly different (you load PAX in the MCDU in the FBW and in the EFB in the Fenix if I recall correctly).

I personally like the cabin announcements implemented in the FBW. Not sure if they fenix offers that, if someone has any input on that please let me know because im n the fence of getting into the fenix

there is an option to do instant IRS align in the fenix, albeit not as straightforward as we are usually used to. to instantly align the IRS in the fenix, go to the MCDU menu, failures, and clear the 3 IRS failures (these show while waiting for align) and you will have instant alignment. enjoy

As an airline pilot one feature that I would like to see in the Fenix to be perfect, is to be able to save the cockpit state. In the part of the FBW A320 I like it very much, but some stuff, like the ECAM, buttons, don't work, it has little functions.

I've always flown with the FBW but I started to have a lot of stutters, which is not happening with me on the FENIX. Now I'm loving fenix and the sound inside the plane is more real than FBW. it's my opinion.

Fenix has CPDLC also, I wonder how much you’ve been flying the Fenix really

How can I get the version of the iPad on FBW that shows pushback and other functions as yours? Thanks

I concur the sounds are better in the FBW A320. It’s very noticeable.

1:42 instead of complaining, as soon as you start the AC just set the irs to nav. That way by the time you have filled out you flp it will have aligned for you to preview you fp

You make some fair points but for 8 things that the FBW does better than the Fenix, there are 800 that the Fenix does better than the FBW, so the video title is a little misleading.

are you using WIN11 or WIN10? I always encounter CTD when FENIX A320 is loaded using WIN11...thanks in advance for the feedback.

I was surprised when there wasn't a "Fast Align" setting in the Fenix EFB. Pretty standard on most add-on aircraft and it doesn't seem like it should be difficult to implement. Hopefully it'll be included with a future update. aVerRrRrY NnNicCEee!

With the fenix fps keep in mind that the cabin is fully modelled and the FBWs is not

I really hope the NEO option comes to the fenix. I love those engenes!

Some of y’all gettin real butt hurt over some opinions. He’s not complaining, which is clearly explained in the beginning of the video lol. They’re called personal preferences, and we all have them.

Not big things but it annoys me i cant hear engine start from the cockpit nor do i ever seem to hear the distinctive hydraulic bark on the fenix even when in the cabin. Plus the cabin call button doesn't make any noise either (for me that is so immersive as its what u hear all the time in the real plane). Also the ambient sounds in general in the a32nx are more immersive than the relative silence of the Fenix. A thing that the fbw would benefit from is the load sheet as calculating take off performance is an issue until fully loaded.

I miss seeing Hoch in the 190. Someone put me up to this

lowk fenix does everything that fbw does in this video. sound pack is different because they are different planes and engines. but i 100% agree with you on the vatsim efb

I also like that FBW has put a working printer in the plane, I know it is a silly feature like the coffee cups, but when I fly in msfs it is all about emersion, and the more things that work even if just simulated in the plane the more emersion you can have in a plane. The Fenix has all this realistic background stuff that you never see while youre flying which add little to the emersion, I think it needs more emersion stuff. This is why I love the Kodiak, and the C310r, in the end Flightsimming in my book is more about pretending to be a pilot then how accurate the flight model is or if the checks of the systems in case of a problem is working in the background. Just my opinion, because in the end you will never achieve what it really is like to fly a plane in simulator, but the parts that a flightsim can recreate should be complete and emersive.

Video would be about 30 hrs when looking at it the other way round

Nice. I prefer fenix cuz i dissagree with better sound on fbw and the simbrief it takes you so little time to go on other side of mcdu…😊 the fenix has not an instant display aline becouse its study level… that would destroy him.😮

Nice clips!

I get your point, but almost all of your problems with the Fenix you mentioned in this video are just, that the Fenix has less options to make the experience more casual. Then I think that the Fenix just isn't for you, because it literally is the pinnacle of hardcore simulation. IRL there are no instant alignment, frequency switching with the EFB etc, so there are none in the Fenix straight n simple

I do feel the pressure and refrain to talk shit about Fenix and I don't understand why people are so sensible. I like more the FBW and there are several reasons why. I just think the way to go is FBW

in my opinion the only thing missing from the fenix is (1: printer 2: performance 3: external panels integration like arduino ecc...)

I agree with you .👍👍👍

well the fenix is Still sorta a WIP so this stuff will hopefully get it in or u mighty be able to contact the team and they might be able to add that stuff in :)

You should do one 8 reasons why Fenix is better. I'm curious why some consider it better

I think it is uncomparable if I consider it is freeware × payware product. In fact it is weird that the freeware version does some things better than payware one :) - but I'm not sure why they both went for the same aircraft. We have MSFS A320N, Fenix and FBW. Shame nobody from them went straight for A330/A340/A350/A380.

I agree with you. However with Fenix v2 (whenever it comes out) if they fix the awful engine model they have..it will be perfect. The engine model is my biggest gripe. everything else is well simulated. FBW is amazing for a free product..but there are still too many missing systems.

What about VNAV? That is essential but still doesn't work withe the FBW. This means no RNAV etc, departures, arrivals and approachescan be done in the FBW, although these kind of procedures are becoming more and more dominantely in real world. Sorry, but without this essential feature the FBW never can be better than the Fenix.

The external model is what kills the FlyByWire for me, especially those wings.

I own Fenix... but I never use it regularly... Mostly I use FBW A320...

This is a simulator and he complains that the Fenix simulates things. oO

I really prefer the fbw experience than the finix. At moment i have a serious bug that can't give me the opportunity of playing this bird that i payed 60 dollars! The fbw is free, with fiew difference between it and the fenix. What i really want to change in fbw is some texture and detail of the wings, schretches and other that are really better in fenix. An other thing is the manuvrability, the fbw is too much simple to fly, its smooth even in near runway distance, the fenix can hear you more turbolence and the feelings of the air fluid. Fbw if will change some of is phisics model of the craft will get a great model really competitive against the fenix. And if i need to say that, the Neo is the future of aviation, the ceo will be replaced now or later.

which one is better?

What I would be interested in is the opinion of a professional

Fenix is way higher quality modeling and texturing inside and out, ofcourse its going to have an impact on the frame rates.. same goes for the rendering of the displays, the fbw mcdu and flight displays look very ordinary in comparison. Theres nothing really better about the sounds either in my opinion, go invest in a proper sound card and then come back and compare the two.. if youre using onboard audio, youre not getting the full experience.. trust me, ive tried both and theres a significant difference. Also, it takes 7 minutes for the IRS to align .. it will take that amount of time to get the plane ready, minimum. If youre out taxi'ing before the navs have aligned youve skipped some steps, and thats not realistic at all or how fast everything is done in the real world.

Try the maddog :)

I like your honesty and style of informing your viewers. All items mention are on point as well as the comments below from Peter Skaarup regarding the MCDU external device feature for which not even 737 PMDG offers that for the $$$ they want for that addon!.....Subscribed

Also the working printer and the cabin sounds / Fo callouts in the FBW.

I feel like this video is INFACT to slam on the fenix, because of some of the inaccuracies

One thing the FBW does terribly - deal-breakingly bad, IMO - is the ridiculous initial takeoff roll performance. It accelerates like an F1 car, versus the real thing. I can't believe they haven't addressed this yet.

The only thing that’s better about it is that it’s free

Fenix A320 is my choice due to the fact that it super complex and sets high standards for realism FBW is no where near it

sound effects are better with FBW and the MCDU server is an absolutely amazing feature.

Printer in FBWA320

I would love for the FBW to add an option where you can switch the model of the plane from the ceo to the neo and back. I don't know how to give suggestions to the FBW team so I can't tell them. Thanks for your great videos @Hochmania

You left out the best, FBW is freeeee…!!!

Thé fenix has an instant irs

company messages are annoying? We are in ''SIM'' but not in the ''Game'' if people are searching for a proper A320 simulation - Fenix is the right one. FBW is more for kids who want to play commercial pilots.

It's also the newer generation A320 family.. for me the newer, the better..

The FBW has a more accurate & capable autoland feature.

I have to admit, at this point I still like the FBW A320 more and here are my reasons: - Soundset is better, more realistic (I know this is a NEO, but the overall quality and volumes are better, also chatter of flight attendants and passengers). The worst thing in Fenix sound is the engine whine sound at 40-70%. It sounds like a whistle. The actual A320 whine sound is more dry and "screaming". It is not very metallic. - Flight physics feel better, Fenix feels a little static - Wingflex seems better, not enough in Fenix Of course, Fenix is better in the systems department...but systems are not everything. Immersion has a lot to do with sound. But I heard Fenix are planning a big sound update, that is good to hear!

What an uninformed dumpster fire 😂

No.

irs align? start plane with power. stop pretending getting into a plane in a dead state is realistic. planes are run 24/7 with crew swaps. the plane is never fully off. cold and dark is a meme in this game going back 20 years so nerds can press buttons for 2 hours before a flight.