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feat(pilots-corner): Replace RMP labels for INOP & A32NX Flightdeck API #863

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45 changes: 28 additions & 17 deletions docs/fbw-a32nx/a32nx-api/a32nx-flightdeck-api.md
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Expand Up @@ -768,23 +768,34 @@ Flight Deck: [RMP Panel](../../pilots-corner/a32nx-briefing/flight-deck/pedestal

!!! note "The below table shows the API for RMP 1. Replace `1` with `2` or `3` for the other RMPs."

| Function | API Usage | Values | Read/Write | Type | Remark |
|:-----------------|:--------------------------|:-----------------|:-----------|:-----------------|:------------------------------|
| Active Frequency | COM ACTIVE FREQUENCY:1 | 118.000..136.975 | R/W | SIMCONNECT VAR | |
| | | | | | |
| Stdby Frequency | COM STANDBY FREQUENCY:1 | 118.000..136.975 | R/W | SIMCONNECT VAR | |
| | | | | | |
| XFER Frequency | COM1_RADIO_SWAP | - | - | SIMCONNECT EVENT | |
| | | | | | |
| RMP MODE | A32NX_RMP_L_SELECTED_MODE | 0..3 | R/W | Custom LVAR | 0=SEL, 1=VHF1, 2=VHF2, 3=VHF3 |
| | | | | | |
| RMP ON/OFF | A32NX_RMP_L_TOGGLE_SWITCH | 0|1 | R/W | Custom LVAR | |
| | | | | | |
| Transmit VHF1 | COM TRANSMIT:1 | 0|1 | R | SIMCONNECT VAR | |
| | | | | | |
| Transmit VHF2 | COM TRANSMIT:2 | 0|1 | R | SIMCONNECT VAR | |
| | | | | | |
| Transmit VHF3 | COM TRANSMIT:3 | 0|1 | R | SIMCONNECT VAR | |
| Function | API Usage | Values | Read/Write | Type | Remark |
|:--------------------------|:-------------------------------|:--------------------|:-----------|:-----------------|:----------------------------------------------------------------|
| Active Frequency | COM ACTIVE FREQUENCY:1 | 118.000..136.975 | R/W | SIMCONNECT VAR | |
| | | | | | |
| Stdby Frequency | COM STANDBY FREQUENCY:1 | 118.000..136.975 | R/W | SIMCONNECT VAR | |
| | | | | | |
| XFER Frequency | COM1_RADIO_SWAP | - | - | SIMCONNECT EVENT | |
| | | | | | |
| RMP MODE | A32NX_RMP_L_SELECTED_MODE | 0..3 | R/W | Custom LVAR | 0=SEL, 1=VHF1, 2=VHF2, 3=VHF3 |
| | | | | | |
| RMP ON/OFF | A32NX_RMP_L_TOGGLE_SWITCH | 0|1 | R/W | Custom LVAR | |
| | | | | | |
| Transmit VHF1 | COM TRANSMIT:1 | 0|1 | R | SIMCONNECT VAR | |
| | | | | | |
| Transmit VHF2 | COM TRANSMIT:2 | 0|1 | R | SIMCONNECT VAR | |
| | | | | | |
| Transmit VHF3 | COM TRANSMIT:3 | 0|1 | R | SIMCONNECT VAR | |
| | | | | | |
| Pilot Transmitter Type | PILOT TRANSMITTER TYPE | 0..8 | R | SIMCONNECT VAR | 4=OFF, 0=VHF1, 1=VHF2, 2=VHF3, 3=HF1, 5=HF2, 6=INT, 7=CAB, 8=PA |
| | | | | | |
| Co-Pilot Transmitter Type | COPILOT TRANSMITTER TYPE | 0..8 | R | SIMCONNECT VAR | 4=OFF, 0=VHF1, 1=VHF2, 2=VHF3, 3=HF1, 5=HF2, 6=INT, 7=CAB, 8=PA |
| | | | | | |
| PA Knob Pressed | A32NX_ACP1_PA_KNOB_VOLUME_DOWN | 0|1 | R/W | Custom LVAR | |
| | | | | | |
| PA Knob Volume | A32NX_ACP1_PA_VOLUME | 0|1 | R/W | Custom LVAR | |
| | | | | | |
| INT/RAD Switch | A32NX_ACP1_SWITCH_INT | 0|100|200 | R/W | Custom LVAR | 0=RAD (HOLD), 100=NORM, 200=INT |


### Lighting Pedestal Captain Side Panel

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Expand Up @@ -64,7 +64,7 @@ Turning these knobs selects the STBY frequency or CRS.
Used to select AM mode if the aircraft has a VH transceiver.

!!! info ""
Currently not available or INOP in the FBW A32NX for Microsoft Flight Simulator.
Currently INOP or not implemented for the A32NX.

### SEL indicator

Expand Down Expand Up @@ -99,7 +99,7 @@ Power supply to the RMP.
![RMP Transmission Keys](../../../assets/a32nx-briefing/pedestal/RMP-transmission-keys.png)

!!! info ""
Currently only the VHF1-3 channels are available in the FBW A32NX for Microsoft Flight Simulator.
Only VHF1-3 channels are available in the Stable version of the A32NX. The rest of the channels are available and operational in the Development version of the A32NX.

- Pressed:
- Channel selected for transmission.
Expand All @@ -119,7 +119,7 @@ Power supply to the RMP.
![Reception Knobs](../../../assets/a32nx-briefing/pedestal/RMP-receiption-knobs-2.png "Reception Knobs")

!!! info ""
Currently, only the VHF2-3 channels are available for selection in the FBW A32NX for Microsoft Flight Simulator. VHF1 is always selected, although not lit.
VHF2-3 channels are available for selection in the while VHF1 is always selected, although not lit in the current Stable version of the A32NX. The rest of the channels are available and operational in the Development version of the A32NX.
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VHF2-3 channels are available for selection in the while VHF1 is always selected, although not lit in the current Stable version of the A32NX. The rest of the channels are available and operational in the Development version of the A32NX.
VHF2-3 channels are available for selection while VHF1 is always selected. However, in the current Stable version of the A32NX they do not illuminate. The rest of the channels are available and operational in the Development version of the A32NX.

A little more clarification and better sentence structure. (Also grammar typo).


These knobs are used to allow the flight crew to activate a channel for reception and to adjust volume.

Expand All @@ -131,35 +131,36 @@ These knobs are used to allow the flight crew to activate a channel for receptio
Extinguishes CALL, MECH, and ATT lights.

!!! info ""
Currently not available or INOP in the FBW A32NX for Microsoft Flight Simulator.
Currently only available in the Development version of the aircraft.

### VOICE

Inhibit the audio navigation signals (VOR, ADF) and filters out ident signals and turns on the green ON light.

!!! info ""
Currently not available or INOP in the FBW A32NX for Microsoft Flight Simulator.
Currently only available in the Development version of the aircraft.

### INT/RAD

Press-to-talk switch for boom mike or oxygen mask mike.
Press-to-talk switch for boom mic or oxygen mask mic.

!!! info ""
Currently not available or INOP in the FBW A32NX for Microsoft Flight Simulator.
Currently only available in the Development version of the aircraft.

### PA (Passenger Address)

Passenger Address is used by the flight personnel to make passenger announcements through loudspeakers in the cabin.

!!! info ""
Currently not available or INOP in the FBW A32NX for Microsoft Flight Simulator.

#### PA transmission key

Pressed and held: To make an announcement, a boom, mask, or hand mike is used
Pressed and held: To make an announcement, a boom, mask, or hand mic is used

!!! info ""
Currently not available or INOP in the FBW A32NX for Microsoft Flight Simulator.
Currently only available in the Development version of the aircraft.

Due to MSFS limitations you are unable to talk and hear your mic transmissions for PA announcements, but you can use 3rd party addons to integrate this functionality.

[A32NX Flight Deck API](/fbw-a32nx/a32nx-api/a32nx-flightdeck-api/#rmp){ .md-button }

#### PA reception knob

Expand All @@ -169,8 +170,12 @@ Pressed and held: To make an announcement, a boom, mask, or hand mike is used
- The PA system is disconnected. The white light goes out.

!!! info ""
Currently not available or INOP in the FBW A32NX for Microsoft Flight Simulator.
Currently only available in the Development version of the aircraft.

Due to MSFS limitations you are unable to talk and hear your mic transmissions for PA announcements, but you can use 3rd party addons to integrate this functionality.

[A32NX Flight Deck API](/fbw-a32nx/a32nx-api/a32nx-flightdeck-api/#rmp){ .md-button }

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[Back to Flight Deck](../index.md){ .md-button }
[Back to Flight Deck](../index.md){ .md-button }