October 31, 200817 yr Hi,I have this question regarding the PMDG Load-Sheet-Manager: I wonder about this: First scenario: When choosing a typical 2/3 Pax-configuration I am able to take a very low ammount of fuel (e.g. only 7 tons)...the TOCG will stay black and I am able to take-off without problems...Second scenario: When flying without any Pax & cargo I would assume even more that there wont be a change considering the low ammount of fuel. But as I had to learn I have to take at least(!) 60 tons of fuel otherwise the TOCG will become red and I am unable to depart. Could someone please explain this...the result (at least for me)is that - although I havent any loads on board - I have to take huge ammounts of fuel (and therefore spend more money for a balanced flight than flying with heavy loads!)to remain a "black" TOCG...this is a bit strange for me (lol!)... :) So is it possible to change the TOCG (so that it stays black)also when flying "empty" without any Pax, cargo on board...if so, how?Thanks very much! :)
October 31, 200817 yr It shouldn't be to much of problem, a slight aft CG in the red, so I'll suggest you refuell the a/c to whatever fuel load you need and stick with it even if it gives you a red CG. CG is usefull on a payload, not so much without any load.
November 1, 200817 yr It isn't at all unusual for airplanes to have minimum takeoff weights, due to CG and control issues. 60 tonns does seem a bit high though.
November 1, 200817 yr Thanks for answering! :)Well, but if I enter such a "red" TOCG at the "Weight INI" page at LSK 5R I also get a "Entry out of range"...and it isnt accepted by the FNS at all...(!)The result is: Because of not being able to enter a TOCG I also dont get a "Stab" value at the Take-off page (& unable to confirm V-Speeds). Therefore I cannot set the stabilizer to a "green" value at the PFD, too...and therefore I cannot take-off without this constant "Stabilzer, Stabilzer...!" aural warning...Question: So, isnt it just possible to fly (e.g. practicing race track patterns over the field) with minimum fuel on board and a red TOCG...without having this stabilzer-aural warning at take-offs...?Thanks again! :)
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