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Bugs / [W5] BUG: Appraised Value When Selling

« on: June 19, 2008, 01:06:11 am »

I just listed 21 Boeing 707-120's for sale.  When viewing them in my aircraft list it shows an appraised value of approximately $120-125 million.  When I go to sell them, the age doubles (3 years to 6 years) and the appraised value drops to $84-92 million.

Aircraft Numbers are:  3568, 3569, 3570, 3571, 3572, 3859, 3860, 3861,  4197, 4198, 4199, 4200, 4201, 4277, 4466, 4467, 4468, 4469, 4723, 4724, 4725

Thanks!

Andy Compton
Beijing Express - World 5

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General Chat / How do I make management decisions?

« on: June 09, 2008, 08:28:55 pm »

Without knowing maintenance costs, how can I make management decisions?  Any suggestions?

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General Chat / International Flights

« on: May 16, 2008, 05:45:48 pm »

While there may not be any competitors flying SFO-NRT there are PLENTY flying NRT-SFO.  They are identical routes and therefore draw from the same passenger pool...

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General Chat / Boeing 707-120 & Tupolev Tu-104A

« on: April 28, 2008, 11:08:21 pm »

Does anybody know what the Price, Capacity, Speed, and Range of the 707-120 is?  It is soon to be released in World 5 and I must decide whether to Spend my Billion or save until tomorrow.

Also, what is the difference between the Tu-104 and the Tu-104A?

Thanks!

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Game Updates / Some Small Updates

« on: April 26, 2008, 05:43:03 pm »

Stephen,

Thanks for the updates.  Would it be possible to expand the information included in the Aircraft List?  As I approach the end of a year, I'd like to know what will become available to me.  I think Capacity and Speed would be fantastic!

Thanks,

Andy

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General Chat / *a cetain airline* frequency 5,3+2.5

« on: April 20, 2008, 11:45:12 pm »

And more importantly why somebody would take the time to check in, go through security, etc when they could take a taxi or train and do it in a tenth the time!  Don't get me wrong, it's a loophole in the game which I'm happy to take advantage of.  I'm just not going to pretend this game is exactly like the real world.  Our hosts have done an amazing job of making this game complex and take into account a large number of variables, but it simply could never be perfect.  If we were basing this on reality we would be THRILLED with 80% Load Factors...

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General Chat / *a cetain airline* frequency 5,3+2.5

« on: April 20, 2008, 11:11:38 pm »

I don't suppose you're speaking about me - Beijing Express - Cooper Dan?

I was just experimenting with how to maximize my DOP.  Fear not, I have found a better option!  

I do however love that people complain that this game isn't realistic enough, but then complain when somebody offers more than once daily flights...  Especially when the route is completely unrealistic to begin with!!!

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Bugs / More than 2 0.5s

« on: April 18, 2008, 04:48:17 am »

If I have 2 - .5 routes at Base A and I want 1 - .5 rout at Base B, does the aircraft have to be on the route?  If not, is there a time penalty for "repositioning"?

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General Chat / Independence Air Aircraft naming contest

« on: April 13, 2008, 04:44:55 pm »

As a Beijing based airline, I will be naming all my aircraft after Chinese Foods...

Wonton Express
Fried Rice Express
General Tso's Express
etc

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General Chat / What's your new DOP in AM??

« on: April 10, 2008, 11:13:04 am »

Beijing Express

DOP   €1,315,229
Airline Cash   €6,889,562
Airline Value   €57,695,368
   
Loadfactor   100.00%
Date   23 May 1956
   
World   Public World #5

Martin 4-0-4 to be delivered in approximately 12 days
Convair 440 to be delivered in approximately 19 days
Soon to be ordering Tupolev Tu-104

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Bugs / Misc Expenses/Revenue

« on: April 09, 2008, 07:00:00 am »

I dropped my breakfast price by $1 and my Daily Misc Revenue Dropped from $4859 to $695.  My expenses changed from $2334 to $2221.  I only reported it under bug because it seams quite dramatic.  When I built my food/drink prices I worked each of them individually to optimize profits.  When I looked at it again several hours later, the first change I made caused the drastic drop.

Thanks for your consideration of my situation.

Beijing Express

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Bugs / Misc Expenses/Revenue

« on: April 09, 2008, 05:08:26 am »

So I haven't received a response either by email or on this thread.  Anybody have an idea regarding my problem?

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Bugs / Misc Expenses/Revenue

« on: April 08, 2008, 04:30:15 pm »

Good Morning/Afternoon/Evening,

After looking over my cash flow I noticed that when I adjusted my breakfast price by $1 my Miscellaneous Revenue dropped 85%.  When I changed it back, it did not improve.  I went from a $3000 'daily' profit to a $1600 loss.  In the grand scheme of things it's a paltry sum, but this discrepancy will become certainly increase as time passes.  I will also email this to staff.

Thanks,

Beijing Express
World #5
#10980

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Bugs / Known Issue: Airlines with 4 gates at hubs

« on: April 05, 2008, 03:59:16 pm »

Thanks!

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Bugs / Known Issue: Airlines with 4 gates at hubs

« on: April 05, 2008, 03:53:11 pm »

Good (Insert Local time of Day),

I have already reported the bug on my account and am only using 1 of the two aircraft I was given.  The problem is, I didn't realize this until I had already assumed an extra 600-800k in gate fees.  I don't want to scrap the extra aircraft as that would be financially advantageous.  I'd almost prefer a reset so I can eliminate my debt and set up fairly.  I'm sure you all have much bigger fish to fry with some of the bugs out there, but I'd appreciate the help when you have a chance.

Many Thanks,

AJC Express
Airline #10980
World #5