Flight Report Anomalies

[JNoble]

I just completed my first flight with FS Passengers, and it was an utter disaster. My (former) passengers hate me, the FAA wants to have
a long chat, and my airplane needs some body work. I got penalized, however, for a few things that really weren't my fault. First, for taking
up an airplane that wasn't pressurized. It was--I doublechecked the payload model "pressurized" check box. I got dinged for not turning
on the seat belt sign--even though it was set to "automatic". I downloaded a payload model for my aircraft (FSD Cheyenne) but FSP didn't
recognize it--it insisted on using the default instead. Comment?

Then there is the reserve fuel requirement. In the U.S. the FAA rules are not so simplistic as "45 minutes at cruise power" fits all. I
wouldn't expect a game to cover every variation, because there is some judgement involved. As far as commercial transport goes, (which
FSP models) 45 minutes is a good compromise, but it would be nice to have a little leeway to adjust this if and as needed. (Example of
differences: for GA aircraft flying VFR, no reserve fuel is required, but 30 minutes at normal cruise power is recommended.)

It's already apparent that FSP will make me pay attention to things I never had to before, and will therefore make me a better (sim) pilot.
I'm really looking forward to learning to work with it.

[SWAFO]

Very true on the fuel requirements, and perhaps Dan could add a more_option.cfg file to disable all fuel penalties (if he hasn't done so
already... I'm really not sure... not running the latest version... love my GMT time )

We figured on approximately a 45 minute reserve (it's actually a little less than this because of the fact that during short flights using lots
of takeoff fuel, the averaging system was way off), as a good median, however in some instances (VMC flying for example), completely
removing it would be nice. We'll have to see!