Konny has finally been able to return to active development of FlyNET and he has already graced us with a new feature to FlyNET - MZFW consideration.
The calculation has been simplified somewhat over real life considerations, but it will greatly enhance the realism and difficulty of the system. The calculation goes like this (directly quoting Konny) -
As a result, I ask that all of the CBFS Managers check the CBFS fleet aircraft types in the database and make sure that *ALL* fields are properly filled out on the aircraft. If MZFW cannot be found, find the MLW (Maximum Landing Weight) and deduct 20%. This seems to be a good number to give a proper fuel reserve for the aircraft without eliminating their cargo carrying capacity. If someone finds a better reduction number to use, please let me know ASAP and I'll revise the guidelines on the FlyNET Forum and let the other staff members know.1. Calculate number of passengers
2. Take the maximum cargo value and deduct the baggage ( PAX x 25kg )
3. If the new maximum cargo value is higher than "MZFW - DOW - PAX x (25kg + 77kg)", adjust the maximum cargo value
4. Calculate cargo
Also, for the lighter aircraft like the Chippie, if it doesn't have an MZFW right now, just set the MZFW=MTOW. Since these aircraft aren't used to make money, they're only loaded with a couple of pax and cargo, and those numbers shouldn't be greater than what is available to have nearly full tanks anyway, so MZFW isn't a major consideration but it does still need to be entered.
Thanks for your attention to this matter!