Fuel

[Wulfkai]

Hi

 

i am on the edge of buying this plane and coming from the afl 350 i wanted to ask if the plane Can get fueled manually like the 350 with a actual fluid flow to the tanks or if it’s instant like on most planes?

 

thx in advance for any answer

 

have a Nice weekend

[aerox]

First, if you enjoy a high degree of realism in your sim aircraft, then the TBM 900 is definitely worth getting. The level of immersion and realism is very good indeed. Now, as to your question, it doesn't work the way you may think. In the 900, there is a payload menu (with a weight and balance chart) where you either manually enter the type of person (male or female) and the weight plus luges in the rear and front compartments, or you can use the auto option and choose ½, ¾ or full load out.

The fuelling is managed by selecting the fuel caps (one on each wing) which then displays the amount of fuel (in US GAL) and then use a slider to choose the quantity of fuel you require - taking into account, the range, TO weight, Takeoff distance, distance, etc). As you move the slider, you'll see the fuel qty increase (or decrease if you want to de-fuel) and you'll see the W&B chart also adjust accordingly. Just remember to replace the fuel caps or you'll be siphoning fuel into the atmosphere.