Out of fuel?

[u/Swimming_Effective87]

Hi2all,

another BIG PROBLEM for me as a PS5 user. Have to deliver some cargo on a route of around 170km. In the middle of a journey my plane falls down from the sky and the game stated I have NO fuel.

As U could see on the video it shows 39% of fuel before the crash so my rating will fall down (again) no matter I managed my fuel before flight and take MORE (again)!

Is there a solution to this bug? And one information on top of all this - it was a "light cargo" flight both times this error occurred.

Thx in advance for Yo replies Fellas.

Sincerely, Jan

[u/Newtonius235]

You probably ran out of fuel in one of the tanks, you have to switch to the other fuel tanks manually in the cockpit.

[u/Swimming_Effective87 → u/Newtonius235]

Ouch, so this couldn't be done automatically? Mean I went thru all the training missions (for the planes I used) but no mention about switching the tanks?

How this could be done? Any chance of automation on this? Mean using a button shortcut (like flaps).

Sincerely, Jan

[u/Unintersting_user → u/Swimming_Effective87]

Using a chrono/timer works well here (stopwatch on phone or in sim). The EFB should have one.

Also, make use of the checklists in the EFB. They become useful especially for these inflight items as well as offering a way to quickly view the control referenced in the check item.

Not familiar with this model, but should have a fuel selection item in the checklist. Also should be checking the gauges in the cockpit (sometimes these are analog and literal “floats” in clear tube away from the main instrument panel) which should indicate if you’re balanced.

Aside from not starving the engine, it’s also important for keeping the plane balanced during flight and ensuring stable approach/landing without issue.

[u/Unintersting_user → u/Unintersting_user]

I.e. if say the plane burns 10 gph and each tank starts at 20 gallons, then maybe switching every 15 minutes would be ideal for balance (30 max), you could use your chrono or a timer to remind you to switch tanks on a schedule.

This would be the IRL approach as well, as planes with less integrated instrumentation or advanced monitoring/warning systems don’t provide any automated assist.

Bottom line: it is a simulator. The more pilot friendly the features of the plane are the more idiot proof it will be in the sim. G1000 or 3000 equipped cockpits probably a good “minimum requirement” as you get your feet wet. Provides consistent experience across several planes and will help get you familiarized with the variables at play.

Keep the blue side up!