Zero Fuel Weight

[Guest]

Hi allI must be doing this wrongI can't get the Fmc to accept a ZFW figure "245" i get a "Invalid entry" messageI have looked in the manual, and it says "245" is the format and figure to enterwhat am I missing?regardsDave

[teropa]

Dave,Simple: change the FS2002 international settings from metric to imperial units and it will accept the "245" in the ZFW.regards,Tero

[Guest obk]

Just make sure your putting in "245.0" not just "245".

[Guest]

Thanks to allTero was on the mark, changed to "US" setting which I guess is imperial and this resolved my problemDid try "245.0" and several combinations, unmentioanable!!!This ZFW 245 seemed fixed, so I guess it not possible to have differing payloads(Passengers)?thanks again to allcheers DaveWales, UK

[teropa]

Hi Dave,Yeah, this is a common problem, the ZFW issue I mean :).It does not need to be "245.0", a "245" will do just fine, as long as the metric vs. imperial (US) setting corresponds to the figure you're trying to input.Also, you can change the "Empty Weight" in the aircraft.cfg to suit your flight. But remember to then use the corresponding ZFW in the FMC as well.Enjoy the PIC, it rocks!!cheersTero

[Guest WorkingStiff]

Of course you can also keep the metric option and enter 111.1 tonnes instead of 245.You can change the ZFW by manually editing the aircraft.cfg file or you can use Ben Alexander-Brown's Flight Dispatcher program to change the weight. Unfortunately I don't have the link to his website.