Weight or payload input

[divinglyc]

Hi! I have question. When loading the aircraft, do we just fill in the pax number/cargo/fuel weight in the FMS( ACT PERF INIT page)?

Should we also fill in  the weight in the X plane Edit Weight/balance page? 

Thanks!

[jetpipeoverheat]

Yes, number of passengers (pilots are already included) and somewhere around 20lbs (or 10kg) of bags per passenger.

 

If you filled out the service request sheet in the FBO and the passengers arrive at the aircraft, you do not have to edit anything in the default XP weight and balance. Remember to use the phone to call the FBO to come pick them up when you park at your destination!

[divinglyc]

1 minute ago, jetpipeoverheat said:

Yes, number of passengers (pilots are already included) and somewhere around 20lbs (or 10kg) of bags per passenger.

 

If you filled out the service request sheet in the FBO and the passengers arrive at the aircraft, you do not have to edit anything in the default XP weight and balance. Remember to use the phone to call the FBO to come pick them up when you park at your destination!

Thanks! What if I fly the non-FBO type? Do I have to edit the X plane Weight/balance?

[jetpipeoverheat]

Yes, if you do not fly in Career Mode you will use the default XP11 weight and balance system.

[divinglyc]

Just now, jetpipeoverheat said:

Yes, if you do not fly in Career Mode you will use the default XP11 weight and balance system.

Thanks a lot!

[dirmer3]

On 1/11/2022 at 1:21 AM, jetpipeoverheat said:

Yes, number of passengers (pilots are already included) and somewhere around 20lbs (or 10kg) of bags per passenger.

 

If you filled out the service request sheet in the FBO and the passengers arrive at the aircraft, you do not have to edit anything in the default XP weight and balance. Remember to use the phone to call the FBO to come pick them up when you park at your destination!

20lbs of bags per passenger?! As someone who has unloaded countless challengers, those pax carry a lot more than 20lbs in bags. 20lbs is like just their shoes.

[jetpipeoverheat]

13 hours ago, dirmer3 said:

20lbs of bags per passenger?! As someone who has unloaded countless challengers, those pax carry a lot more than 20lbs in bags. 20lbs is like just their shoes.

And I bet you saw a lot of passengers under and over 170lbs as well

[richjb]

On 1/15/2022 at 10:43 AM, jetpipeoverheat said:

And I bet you saw a lot of passengers under and over 170lbs as well

170???  We haven't used a 170 standard average pax. weight in years.