QF sim ride - fuel?
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QF sim ride - fuel?
Trying to get my sim set up as close to the real deal as possible.
Does anyone know what sort of fuel load they throw on for the sim ride?
Thanks
grrowler
Does anyone know what sort of fuel load they throw on for the sim ride?
Thanks
grrowler
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mate,
fuel is minimal. (cant remember/never knew/didn't care exactly)
you shouldn't be worrying about minor details such as fuel. when you are in the hot seat, it won't make any differnce whatsoever. good luck, and just know how to fly instruments.
p.s i failed, having flown a320s for 6 years. go figure.
fuel is minimal. (cant remember/never knew/didn't care exactly)
you shouldn't be worrying about minor details such as fuel. when you are in the hot seat, it won't make any differnce whatsoever. good luck, and just know how to fly instruments.
p.s i failed, having flown a320s for 6 years. go figure.
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Bronte,
Fair enough, and I'm not too worried. However the fuel load makes a fair difference to the attitudes/ thrust required to hold speeds, and I figured if I could set it up the same as the real one, it would just make it easier.
Fair enough, and I'm not too worried. However the fuel load makes a fair difference to the attitudes/ thrust required to hold speeds, and I figured if I could set it up the same as the real one, it would just make it easier.
Don't go into the simride with any preconceived ideas, settings or ballpark figures. The whole thing will fall apart if these settings don't work for you on the day. Use the info that will be supplied by the Sim Instructor.
They want to see you use this info and see how you adapt as the session progresses.
Have Fun!
They want to see you use this info and see how you adapt as the session progresses.
Have Fun!
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Just fly the thing
I did the sim ride in a B747-400, 2 engine inoperative (or flight idle) and I was told the aircraft weight was frozen at 170 tonne.
I had all these attitudes, airspeeds and power settings memorised for the sim ride in various configurations.
Some pilots say knowing the attitude/power settings really helped them but it didnt help me. I was all over the place, maybe because I was too focussed with trying to set the power and attitude as it should be instead of trying to fly it and monitoring my performance. Sure "power + attitude = performance" but that simple theory is maybe all you need to know.
As "Bronte" said, do not get too concerned about the attitude, airspeed and power settings. Just go in there and fly it like you would fly any other plane.
A QF 767 Captain who also failed his first sim check ride, also told me not to bother memorsing too much. Just go in and fly it, and try and enjoy it, instead of putting too much performance pressure on yourself and overloading your brain with numbers and formula's.
I had all these attitudes, airspeeds and power settings memorised for the sim ride in various configurations.
Some pilots say knowing the attitude/power settings really helped them but it didnt help me. I was all over the place, maybe because I was too focussed with trying to set the power and attitude as it should be instead of trying to fly it and monitoring my performance. Sure "power + attitude = performance" but that simple theory is maybe all you need to know.
As "Bronte" said, do not get too concerned about the attitude, airspeed and power settings. Just go in there and fly it like you would fly any other plane.
A QF 767 Captain who also failed his first sim check ride, also told me not to bother memorsing too much. Just go in and fly it, and try and enjoy it, instead of putting too much performance pressure on yourself and overloading your brain with numbers and formula's.
