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.
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.
Parameter | A320-200 | A321neo |
---|---|---|
Max TO Weight | Use sim profile | Use sim profile |
Max Landing Weight | Use sim profile | Use sim profile |
Typical Payload | ~16–18 t | ~20–22 t |
Cost Index | CI 20 | CI 20–25 |
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.
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