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Postby gypsymoth » Mon Feb 12, 2007 3:24 pm

I don't check payloads or fuel before flying, having assumed that aircraft start out at a proper flying weight.
I'm checking the ones that are sluggish on takeoff & have discovered this 'overweight' phenomenon.   Is there a reason for some aircraft to be overweight & can it be fixed ?    

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Re: Overweight aircraft.

Postby matt2190 » Mon Feb 12, 2007 3:31 pm

Simply just take off with less fuel or payload.
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Re: Overweight aircraft.

Postby Conan Edogawa » Mon Feb 12, 2007 3:48 pm

I mentioned this problem in another thread.

I also put away some fuel before take off.
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Re: Overweight aircraft.

Postby FridayChild » Tue Feb 13, 2007 6:17 am

By default all planes are delivered with all tanks full at 100%.
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Re: Overweight aircraft.

Postby Theis » Tue Feb 13, 2007 6:23 am

Well.. only one solution!
You'll need to cut down it's meals!
Nothing like a blubber aircraft, that can't take off because it's fat ;D
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Re: Overweight aircraft.

Postby Fozzer » Tue Feb 13, 2007 6:44 am

Well.. only one solution!
You'll need to cut down it's meals!
Nothing like a blubber aircraft, that can't take off because it's fat ;D


The problem only occurs during domestic flights within the United States...

...apparently it's something to do with McDonald's, Beefburgers, Fast food, and Obesity... ::)...!

The rest of the World is quite thin, and aircraft, passenger-weight friendly... ;)...!

LOL... ;D...!

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Re: Overweight aircraft.

Postby expat » Tue Feb 13, 2007 8:48 am


Paul...150 Lbs...(naked!)... :-*...!



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Re: Overweight aircraft.

Postby gypsymoth » Tue Feb 13, 2007 8:53 am

Mmmm - I really meant this as a serious query as to why aircraft load overweight?  Obviously no-one knows!!!   ::)
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Re: Overweight aircraft.

Postby Fozzer » Tue Feb 13, 2007 8:59 am

Mmmm - I really meant this as a serious query as to why aircraft load overweight?  Obviously no-one knows!!!   ::)


...unfortunately...

The words "Simviation" and "Serious", don't go together very well... ;)...!

But not to worry, someone will come up with a serious answer....soon....probably...maybe... ::)...!

Watch this space... :)...!

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Re: Overweight aircraft.

Postby matt2190 » Tue Feb 13, 2007 9:03 am

Mmmm - I really meant this as a serious query as to why aircraft load overweight?  Obviously no-one knows!!!   ::)

Its because the maximum cargo and maximum fuel exceed the MTOW.
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Re: Overweight aircraft.

Postby gypsymoth » Tue Feb 13, 2007 9:17 am

Are you serious??    The question is - WHY does fs9 load some aircraft over MTOW?     ::)
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Re: Overweight aircraft.

Postby Fozzer » Tue Feb 13, 2007 9:18 am

Maximum Take-Off Weight.

Before each flight I pull down the "Drop-Down" Menu: Fuel and Payload.

Insert my correct weight! Dump off any unnecessary passengers, and take on just enough fuel to get me safely to my destination, being aware of any possible detours because of bad weather, etc... ;)...!

That way, I achieve my best flying performance, (especially during Multiplayer flights)... ;)...!

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Re: Overweight aircraft.

Postby gypsymoth » Tue Feb 13, 2007 11:46 am

MTOW = MTOW is an understood equation.  My question is: Does anyone know why FS9 loads aircraft overweight?    If the cfg has the weight of the aircraft.......?   ::)    
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Re: Overweight aircraft.

Postby TSC. » Tue Feb 13, 2007 12:02 pm

[quote]MTOW = MTOW is an understood equation.
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Re: Overweight aircraft.

Postby Boca » Wed Feb 14, 2007 2:08 am

MTOW = MTOW is an understood equation.  My question is: Does anyone know why FS9 loads aircraft overweight?    If the cfg has the weight of the aircraft.......?   ::)    



Maybe they inserted it to test your skills as a vigilant pilot. Congratulations, you've passed.  ;)
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