How to - Fuel & Payload Management

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Payload & Fueling Page (EFB)
Before you fly, you must set your Zero Fuel Weight (ZFW) and Fuel Load (FUEL) via the Electronic Flight Bag (EFB)  - Payload & Fueling Page. You can set these weights manually or import them through Simbrief for instant loading onto the aircraft. Both methods will be explained below.

For loading with GSX, please refer to the 'How to - GSX Integration - Setup & Operation' page instead.

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Side Panel

Dedicated buttons on the side panel function as follows:

• PAYLOAD: Switches to the Payload Page
• FUELING: Switches to the Fueling Page
• IMPORT ALL FROM SIMBRIEF: Autofills all fields on the Payload & Fueling page with values from your Simbrief OFP 
    Note: Requires SB User ID to be set on the Settings - 3rd Party Settings Page first.
• GSX OPTIONS: Opens the GSX Options page
• INSTANT LOAD: Loads the set Payload & Fuel instantly
• LOAD WITH GSX: Loads the Simbrief OFP Payload & Fuel through GSX
    Note: Requires GSX Integration to be enabled in the GSX Options first.

The Summary section shows the following:

• MACZFW: Current Center of Gravity (CG) positions shown as a % of MAC that refers to the CG at curent Zero Fuel Weight.
• MACGW: Current Center of Gravity (CG) positions shown as a % of MAC that refers to the CG at current Gross Weight.
• ZFW: Zero Fuel Weight - Planned (PLAN) vs Current (LIVE) in the chosen weight measurement units (LBS/KG).
• PLD: Payload - Planned (PLAN) vs Current (LIVE) in the chosen weight measurement units (LBS/KG).
• FUEL: Fuel - Planned (PLAN) vs Current (LIVE) in the chosen weight measurement units (LBS/KG).
• TOW: Take-Off Weight - Planned (PLAN) vs Current (LIVE) in the chosen weight measurement units (x1000 LBS/KG).

 

Changing Weight Measurement Units (LBS / KGS)

The aircraft weight measurement units (LBS / KGS) are changed on the EFB Aircraft Settings Page which can be reached via SETTINGS > AIRCRAFT SETTINGS > WEIGHT UNITS. Select your desired unit by clicking on its respective button. 

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Note: Changing units will clear all weights from the FMS and can affect VNAV calculations, so you should only change these units whilst on the ground or whenever safe to do so.

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Manual Entry - Instant Loading

1. PAYLOAD: Click the PAYLOAD button and then use the On-Screen Keyboard to enter the desired value into the ZFW field.
2. FUELING: Click the FUELING button and then use the Slider or On-Screen Keyboard to enter the desired value. 
3. INSTANT LOAD: Click the INSTANT LOAD button to apply the entered ZFW and FUEL to the aircraft.

You will see a notification at the top of the EFB display confirming the loading of the aircraft.

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Note: Changing ZFW or FUEL whilst airborne may affect VNAV / Fuel calculations, so you should only change these whilst on the ground or whenever safe to do so.

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Simbrief Import - Instant Loading

1. IMPORT ALL FROM SIMBRIEF: Click the IMPORT ALL FROM SIMBRIEF button to autofill the Payload and Fueling pages with values from your Simbrief OFP
    Note: Requires SB User ID on the Settings Page first which is accessed via Settings > 3rd Party Settings > Simbrief User ID.
2. INSTANT LOAD: Click the INSTANT LOAD button to apply the entered ZFW and FUEL to the aircraft.

You will see a notification at the top of the EFB display confirming the loading of the aircraft.

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Note: Changing ZFW or FUEL whilst airborne may affect VNAV / Fuel calculations, so you should only change these whilst on the ground or whenever safe to do so.

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