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![]() On a real VC10, any engine can draw fuel for any tank, using the fuel valves. Due to the limitations of FS (& the programmer) the model has a simplified system. Some of the valves do work, making it possible to stop the central tank from feeding the wing tanks, although there is no real use in doing this. A 'gulls eye' indicator shows if a valve is open or shut. |
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![]() These switches control the main fuel valve on each engine. If the LP Cock is shut, the engine will shut down in FS. The LP Cock must be open to start an engine. |
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![]() Due to a lack of a relevant variable in FS, this actually shows Oil temperature for the engine. Who knows, it could be right! |
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![]() This shows the current rate of fuel to an engine in kilograms per hour x 100. It also has a fuel quantity counter (kg), which can be reset to zero by clicking the gauge. Due to limitations of FS variables, this gauge uses a simulated formula based on total fuel used, divided by four (four engines). Because of this, the counter will continue for an engine that has been shut down, although the sum total across all four engines is always correct. The gauge pictured shows a fuel flow of just over 1900 kg/hr, with 2486 kg having been used. |
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![]() This is a fuel pressure reading for each engine in pounds per square inch. A warning light shows, higher up the fuel panel, when the pressure is low. |
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![]() Total fuel on board in kilograms. This has been added to the fuel panel for FS use. |