You will do it. Brit. I command you
Now there's a sure-fire way of getting me to decide against doing something....
There have been 29 items by BritAbroad (Search limited from 17-June 23)
Posted by BritAbroad on 08 December 2013 - 05:56 PM in New Aircraft Requests
You will do it. Brit. I command you
Now there's a sure-fire way of getting me to decide against doing something....
Posted by BritAbroad on 06 December 2013 - 04:20 PM in New Aircraft Requests
It is impossible for us to create a usable model for the game at this stage. We need to wait until, at the very least, the design specifications are released.
Posted by BritAbroad on 19 January 2014 - 08:08 PM in OpenTTD
The main depot has not had a visit from any rolling stock for a while, and the trimming team hasn't had time to visit!
I'm particularly interested in how that looks overgrown - could be a useful means of judging how busy different parts of the network are (identifying routes for singling, doubling or quadrupling tracks)
Posted by BritAbroad on 28 December 2013 - 01:21 AM in New Players and Questions
That's grand thanks. I was just interested know and if I could be of any assistance. +1 Northern for getting the information but if this information does mean the addition of the A320NEO, when (realistically and not an AE wishlist ) would it actually be available in-game?
I'm keen not to give definite time scales, but if everything seems in order, it could be soon.
Well why are all the A350-1000s on ther? they have a later date then the 787-10
The A350 series aircraft were added before I took up my current role here and before the policies that I work to were drawn up. I might have been tempted to remove them, but that gets complicated and its hard to work retrospectively.
Posted by BritAbroad on 27 December 2013 - 10:48 PM in New Players and Questions
You will be pleased to know that before Christmas, one of the Data Collector team, Northern, provided me with a complete set of referenced data for the A320NEO. I haven't had chance to go through it yet, but this may mean that the aircraft makes it into the game.
If the data is there (even if it's not the final data but data from the manufacturers) why are new aircraft (like this) get thrown by the wayside? (just asking, not accusing or attacking)
In answer to the quoted question above: I will consider all aircraft additions. The problem with freshly-announced aircraft is that most data is a combination of the manufacturer's pipe dream and the operators' wishlist. Information is quite often sparse, differs wildly between documents and some of the more obscure technical stuff that is used in AE simply doesn't exist. I am usually against the idea of completely making up or "tweaking" information, as it quite often ends up in the realms of the imaginary and involves accusations of bias. If, however, there is a good case and solid information exists for aircraft not yet in production, then it may enter the game.
As time goes on, and a more solid design comes about, and tests are done, this data "settles" and becomes more readily available and more usable. When this happens, I will always reconsider an aircraft. I will look into the NEO and MAX in the near future, and they may enter in future.
EDIT: Doc, it looks like you posted when I was typing this - my apologies.
Posted by BritAbroad on 19 October 2013 - 01:01 PM in New Aircraft Requests
I see no reason why these can't be included, although I feel that they needn't be a priority just yet - there aren't games in their heyday and they will be outdone by most newer aircraft.
I'll add them to the approved list: Boeing 80, Boeing 247, Fokker F.VIII, Ford Trimotor
The Junkers Ju-52 is already on the approved aircraft list.
Posted by BritAbroad on 19 October 2013 - 05:23 PM in New Aircraft Requests
I see no reason why this can't be approved, but again - its an oldie, so it isn't guaranteed.
Posted by BritAbroad on 18 January 2014 - 07:17 PM in Announcements
how about the 777X. It has been offered in the market and the date of entry and first flight have been announced. first flight around 2017 and first airline delivery 2020. maybe add them as well.
It is on the To-Do list
Posted by BritAbroad on 18 January 2014 - 06:25 PM in Announcements
Posted by BritAbroad on 18 January 2014 - 11:59 PM in Announcements
This is rather shiny.
I can't think of a non-rude way to ask if the policy on cessnas/bizjets has been laxed to allow low priority approval of similar types. That's my asking, it's not intended rudely, but I can't phrase it as such that it doesn't sound so. [Actually, given data required, I wonder if presumably easily available pdfs of pilots manuals, etc, could provide it - since they probably give you a fuel burn calculation etc.]
That is something that is still under consideration. One step at a time!
Posted by BritAbroad on 19 October 2013 - 05:30 PM in New Aircraft Requests
Noting these aircraft's usage in Canada, I will approve them for now.
Posted by BritAbroad on 20 July 2014 - 08:44 PM in Suggestions and Feature Requests
**Topic moved**
Posted by BritAbroad on 24 May 2014 - 09:52 PM in New Aircraft Requests
Interesting, not something I'm familiar with, but it meets our criteria and is approved.
Posted by BritAbroad on 20 July 2014 - 08:48 PM in Suggestions and Feature Requests
**Topic Moved**
I understand that cargo is a planned feature for future versions of the game.
Posted by BritAbroad on 24 May 2014 - 10:33 PM in New Aircraft Requests
I shall take a look in more detail tomorrow.
Thanks.
Posted by BritAbroad on 24 May 2014 - 09:40 PM in New Aircraft Requests
Is ZilAir a true scheduled airline? A quick glance suggests that they are more an executive charter, but I may be wrong.
Posted by BritAbroad on 24 May 2014 - 09:22 PM in New Aircraft Requests
I'm currently trying to find more information on these two and how they are used by airline operators, and struggling - can anybody jump in with a bit of their own research?
Posted by BritAbroad on 19 October 2013 - 01:56 PM in Suggestions and Feature Requests
As these are requests relating to the structure of AE itself, rather than an aircraft request as such, I will move it to a more appropriate area.
Posted by BritAbroad on 24 November 2013 - 06:51 PM in New Aircraft Requests
I'll add this to the approved list.
Posted by BritAbroad on 21 August 2014 - 10:48 PM in New Players and Questions
The user group "veterans" is for members who used to members of staff here, but have stood down for whatever reason.
Posted by BritAbroad on 22 August 2014 - 03:01 PM in New Players and Questions
I believe that is the way it works, yes.
Posted by BritAbroad on 24 November 2013 - 07:48 PM in New Aircraft Requests
I see no reason why this can't be included - I am going to do a bit of research and think about which variants to include.
Posted by BritAbroad on 24 May 2014 - 10:26 PM in New Aircraft Requests
I see no reason why this can't be added, subject to data availability.
Posted by BritAbroad on 25 May 2014 - 11:04 PM in New Aircraft Requests
Subject to data availability, I will approve this as a low priority addition.
Posted by BritAbroad on 25 May 2014 - 09:04 PM in New Aircraft Requests
At first, I thought this was a military-only aircraft, but I now see it had some airline service that I didn't know of. In light of that, I will approve this for now.