Airbus A320/A321

Our narrow-body workhorse for short- and medium-haul service. This page provides pilot-focused info for Wheels Airlines VA operations: variants, typical configurations, performance planning notes, sim setup, flows, and downloads.

Variants in Fleet

A320-200

A321neo

Typical Specs (VA)

ParameterA320-200A321neo
Max TO WeightUse sim profileUse sim profile
Max Landing WeightUse sim profileUse sim profile
Typical Payload~16–18 t~20–22 t
Cost IndexCI 20CI 20–25

Performance Planning Notes

Takeoff: Prefer Flex when possible. Use TOGA for short/contaminated runways.

Climb/Cruise: CI as above; step climbs as needed. Managed speed per FMS.

Descent: Initiate early for busy terminals. Configure flaps on schedule, stabilized by 1000’ AGL.

Company SOP & Flows

Simulator Setup

Livery & Equipment

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Downloads