This answers the issue of refueling with passengers on board, which is clearly possible with GSX right now. In future upgrade, in which we might add some Fire Truck procedures, we might update the refueling to require calling a Fire Truck before you can refuel with Passengers onboard.Īnd, since handling of PRM passengers is also planned ( we already modeled the vehicle ), this might be integrated as well, as an extra limitation to refueling with passengers onboard.
In GSX, refueling with passengers on board IS possible, you’ll just see a couple of messages saying to unfasten the seat belts and turn off the no smoking signs ( sure, nobody smokes on planes today, but your airplane usually still has the switches, so if you could follow procedure, if you want ). Additionally, you can’t have PRM ( Disabled passengers ) on board while refueling, since they will slow down a possible evacuation. If the presence of the fire truck is required, this will involve extra fees, so the airline/pilot might decide not to do it for that reason. In some cases, the physical presence of a fire truck nearby is requested, likely when the fire station is far from the gate. Refueling with passengers on board is possible, but several conditions must be satisfied, like the crew being all present, passengers can be evacuated quickly, and the fire services has been alerted.
It’s a combination of airline and airport policy and ultimately it’s the captain decision.
