Fer109 Posted October 9, 2016 Posted October 9, 2016 According to manual: "GAGE TEST – Fuel and oxygen quantity indicator pointers rotate counter-clockwise toward zero. (Pointer rotation toward zero is indicative of proper operation of static inverter. Oxygen caution light illuminates when pointer reaches 0.5 liters.)" In the same way, L and R FUEL LOW caution lights should be on during gage test. But is doesn´t.
ED Team cofcorpse Posted October 23, 2016 ED Team Posted October 23, 2016 I think they shouldn't. Why do you think they do?
Fer109 Posted November 8, 2016 Author Posted November 8, 2016 Thank you, for your answer. Pressing "gage test switch" fuel and oxygen indicator pointer rotate counter-clockwise toward zero. L/R FUEL LOW caution lights should go on when internal fuel descend respective below 400 lbs. Same way Oxygen caution light go on when pointer reaches 0.5 liters during test, I suppose L/R FUEL LOW caution lights should go on when indicator descend below 400 lbs during same test. Of course, if not a critical issue. I will ask to a friend that flies F-5 just to confirm it
Fer109 Posted November 8, 2016 Author Posted November 8, 2016 (edited) I just talk my friend and confirm in a real F-5 L/R FUEL LOW caution lights go on with gage test. The reason may be is not well implemented is due to L/R FUEL LOW caution, problably is related to actual fuel quantity in simulator, but in the real plane is related to fuel indicator. PD Do you have any F-5 pilot or ground crew supporting your task? They can easily confirm this and other issues. If you have made this module, base only in the flight manual and not in real experience, and pretending to be "accurate and realistic with detailed modelling of the F-5E instruments, engine, radios, fuel, electrical, and hydraulic systems" (as mentioned in DCS web), we have a problem. Edited November 8, 2016 by Fer109
ED Team cofcorpse Posted November 8, 2016 ED Team Posted November 8, 2016 What exact F-5 does you friend fly? We already have encountered some minor differences between different modifications of F-5E. Example could be different nose gear dehike after takeoff. According to information I have FUEL LOW lights are connected to low level sensors in fuel tanks and not to fuel indicator. I don't want to escalate our discussion but we need some sort of solid proof that this thing work this way on our exact modification. As for me, I'll ask our SME about this and other issues.
Fer109 Posted November 9, 2016 Author Posted November 9, 2016 An upgraded version of F-5B in Spain. Of course, this F-5B and the F-5E have some differences (engines, nose trut, radar, some nav/radio equipment) but I don't think this issue would be different. Anyway, I consider this "fault" not very important. Problably, most people do not normally use "GAGE TEST", and they wil not notice. I just have the possibility to ask to people who manage a real F-5, and they confirmed I was right, but base on experience (because I did not find info related in manual).
lmp Posted November 10, 2016 Posted November 10, 2016 There are differences in the fuel system as well, most obvious one being the F-5E is no longer able to use wingtip fuel tanks. I can understand cofcorpse being careful not to jump to conclusions here.
ED Team cofcorpse Posted November 10, 2016 ED Team Posted November 10, 2016 It's quiet interesting. Just took a quick look through flight manuals of A and B versions and yes, FUEL LOW light works just like Fer109 describes. It is just a thing that changed with upgrade to E version. Thank you all for your concerns and feedback! :thumbup: 1
Fer109 Posted November 10, 2016 Author Posted November 10, 2016 It's quiet interesting. Just took a quick look through flight manuals of A and B versions and yes, FUEL LOW light works just like Fer109 describes. It is just a thing that changed with upgrade to E version. In that case, I have to admit I was wrong thinking this system would be the same in both version of F-5. Sorry for my incorrect appreciation. On the other hand, it is a good trace of how well is implemented this nice module. :book:
ESAc_matador Posted November 10, 2016 Posted November 10, 2016 In certain way, it makes sense as an improvement.. Better to have the indicator in the tanks, and not in the gauges. If it is in the indicator, it might be wrong and confuse. Or the sensor that gives the info to the indicator. If the sensor is in the tanks, only one device is able to fail. The law of simple things... In any case, good job you two. One for the research, and the other for the fantastic sim!
ED Team cofcorpse Posted November 10, 2016 ED Team Posted November 10, 2016 In that case, I have to admit I was wrong thinking this system would be the same in both version of F-5. Sorry for my incorrect appreciation. On the other hand, it is a good trace of how well is implemented this nice module. :book: No problem! It's great that we find the truth here :thumbup:
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