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TorqueSim Pocket Rocket · TorqueSim · X-Plane 11
The two fuel displays use different units
The engine sidebar displays fuel in gallons. The SYSTEM sidebar uses pounds and includes a totalizer for fuel used and remaining.
Pocket Rocket manual · PDF pp.26–28; source units checked
TorqueSim Pocket Rocket · TorqueSim · X-Plane 11
The starter hides beneath a cap
The starter switch sits under a cap on top of the fuel-control lever; its lower position aborts a start.
Pocket Rocket manual · PDF p.31
TorqueSim Pocket Rocket · TorqueSim · X-Plane 11
Automatic fuel selection starts with the centre tank
The documented AUTO selection uses the centre tank first, then switches between the wing tanks.
Pocket Rocket manual · PDF p.33
902X-NTR / 902eX-NTR · VSKYLABS · X-Plane 12
902X and 902eX testbeds
The product includes standard and extended-range testbed variants. The 902eX adds external fuel tanks; both are independent simulated designs inspired by the MD 902 Explorer.
Official developer / designated-store reference · checked 2026-09-14
VSKYLABS 902X-NTR
VSKYLABS' 902X-NTR is a simulator testbed inspired by the MD 902 Explorer's no-tail-rotor configuration. Its cockpit and systems differ from the MD 902.
The X-Plane 12 product includes the standard 902X and the extended-range 902eX with external fuel tanks. Both variants belong to the VSKYLABS design.
VSKYLABS 902X-NTR / 902eX-NTR simulation
Velocity XL · Black Square · MSFS 2020 · MSFS 2024
Fuel and temperature need attention
The feature list describes a combining header tank and engine-temperature management through custom G3X indications, alongside a dedicated turbocharger simulation.
Documented simulation features; no external variable mapping inferred