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Private World Discussion & Invitation / Re: Realistic World v3

« on: August 24, 2011, 11:57:43 am »

A 5 year world would be 60 days IRL.  I think that would be a length.  Maybe a 6 or 7 year world.  10 is too long.  As for starting aircraft, If we begin in early 80's then here are some aircraft that large airlines would be getting rid of around that time:

Boeing 720 or 720B
Fokker F27-400
Comet 4B
Smith SUper 46-C
Vickers Vanguard

I am ok with any starting pick, but for realism, a start up airline would not be able to get there hands on the latest aircraft on the market.  They would have to make due with the scraps that the larger airlines were getting rid off.  Anything with a withdraw date of 2-3 years after the world start date would be a good candidate.

On a different note, are we going to allow two players to work together as mainline and regional carriers, or will regional service be run by the same player?

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Private World Discussion & Invitation / Re: Realistic World v3

« on: August 23, 2011, 01:40:53 pm »

I vote no foreign bases.  If you want to operate out of a foriegn country you should create/join an alliance. 

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Private World Discussion & Invitation / Re: Realistic World v3

« on: August 23, 2011, 03:34:13 am »

I'm in as Gulf Coast Airways based in Houston Texas.  I vote for 1980 or later.

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Private World Discussion & Invitation / Re: [JOIN!] Realistic World V2

« on: August 22, 2011, 12:08:00 am »

Ok so I have been playing my first world for about a week in real time and I am not liking the 1 freq routes.  I am definately down with this world.  I plan to operate out of the US with my hub in Houston, Texas.  Can't wait for this to start up.

Jack

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General Chat / focus city

« on: August 21, 2011, 09:35:30 pm »

Nyway to undo a focus city?

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Game Strategy / Re: alliances

« on: August 21, 2011, 01:33:47 pm »

Thanks.  Doe the alliance have the option to remove a member?

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Game Strategy / alliances

« on: August 21, 2011, 02:38:17 am »

Not really sure I understand the benefit of alliances.  I know they allow you to base out another memebers hub, but doesn't that just add more competition to the airline based there?  Is there anything else to alliances that I am missing?

Jack

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Game Strategy / Re: Trying to understand aircraft differences

« on: August 19, 2011, 01:27:38 am »

Thanks all.  Now that I have a better understanding of the aircraft stats I can make better decsions.

Jack

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Game Strategy / Re: Expansion

« on: August 19, 2011, 01:25:59 am »

I just put an aircraft up for lease for $375,000 in that world as Bronx Bombers Airways.  Cessna 620.

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Game Strategy / Re: Trying to understand aircraft differences

« on: August 16, 2011, 04:42:58 am »

Next question
                        Seats    Speed    Range   Turn Time  Price             Fuel Usage
Fokker F27-200   52        256       1224      0.28         8,687,188     159.00
Fokker F27-100   52        231       1254      0.28         7,882,964     143.00

Is the speed difference in these two aircraft that noticable?  Is the speed number the actual MPH of the aircraft?

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Game Strategy / Re: Leasing question

« on: August 16, 2011, 04:02:41 am »

Thanks figured it out,

Jack

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Game Strategy / Re: Trying to understand aircraft differences

« on: August 16, 2011, 04:01:54 am »

Thanks Hal, 

That makes sense. Didn't think about how many days to cover gate costs.

Jack

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Game Strategy / Leasing question

« on: August 15, 2011, 05:08:32 am »

I submitted a PM to lease an aircraft.  How long does it normally take to get the aircraft?

Thanks,

Jack

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Game Strategy / Trying to understand aircraft differences

« on: August 15, 2011, 05:07:25 am »

In the below example which would be the most economical choice?  Is 12 more seats worth 1.8m? Would the fuel savings offset having less seats?

                         Seats    Speed    Range   Turn Time  Price             Fuel Usage
Fokker F27-200   52        256       1224      0.28         ?8,687,188     159.00
Fokker F27-400   40        256       1225      0.23         ?6,884,397     138.00

Thanks,

Jack