Aircraft up grades

crcole · **on:** October 08, 2007, 01:53:25 pm

Will it be or could it be made where it is possible to include upgrades on aircraft as the time passes. Like the up grading of Convair piston aircraft to turbo-prop status?

Jps · **Reply #1 on:** October 08, 2007, 01:55:10 pm

It wouldnt be possible in 1950?

dktc · **Reply #2 on:** October 08, 2007, 01:56:17 pm

If you look closely at the aircraft list, you would see several "improvements" appear on its own. I add them in when I could find the information. However, if there is no such version in real life, we wouldn't be able to get any performance data, and there is no guarantee that the improved plane would fly :wink:

MrOrange · **Reply #3 on:** October 08, 2007, 02:00:53 pm

You mean different models? That's obviously true, but things like optional winglets would benefit the game I guess. Upgrading engines where no real-life counterpart exists would be a step too far IMO.

crcole · **Reply #4 on:** October 08, 2007, 02:01:01 pm

Where is the " official " aircraft list?

I was specifically excited about the Convair Fleet of 340's and 440's becoming 580's.

MrOrange · **Reply #5 on:** October 08, 2007, 02:03:18 pm

http://www.airlinemogul.com/airlinemogul/view_all_aircraft.php

Jps · **Reply #6 on:** October 08, 2007, 02:03:29 pm

^ Only brokers get it .. correct? If not send me one..

MrOrange · **Reply #7 on:** October 08, 2007, 02:04:03 pm

The list linked to above is the one without prices, naturally.

dktc · **Reply #8 on:** October 08, 2007, 02:30:30 pm

Quote from: "MrOrange"

You mean different models? That's obviously true, but things like optional winglets would benefit the game I guess. Upgrading engines where no real-life counterpart exists would be a step too far IMO.

Winglets and such are in Will's plan I think, but we need data on how it influence fuel, speed, ... etc.

And because the AviTech library is a 40 minute walk away from my dorm, I probably will never go get it.

I suppose it would get passed onto the new Aircraft Data Officer (the responsibility that is)

And yes, only official brokers get the price list. All other players would have to use the above link to the aircraft list with model and year of production in-game.

crcole · **Reply #9 on:** October 08, 2007, 02:42:57 pm

Quote from: "Jps"

It wouldnt be possible in 1950?

Yes but time moves onward !

pTr · **Reply #10 on:** October 08, 2007, 07:49:43 pm

DC-10 series belong in the Douglas section.. and I think your missing the DC-8s

StephenM · **Reply #11 on:** October 08, 2007, 08:39:10 pm

Quote from: "pTr"

DC-10 series belong in the Douglas section.. and I think your missing the DC-8s

DC8s will be added soon.

dktc · **Reply #12 on:** October 08, 2007, 08:40:00 pm

DC-8's are being processed. I am trying to sort all the data out of 90 pages technical details Boeing is providing on the web

Blue Sky Mine · **Reply #13 on:** October 08, 2007, 09:05:23 pm

Quote from: "dktc"

If you look closely at the aircraft list, you would see several "improvements" appear on its own. I add them in when I could find the information. However, if there is no such version in real life, we wouldn't be able to get any performance data, and there is no guarantee that the improved plane would fly :wink:

I want my Convairs to be equipped with GenX-fans^^

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DC-8's are being processed. I am trying to sort all the data out of 90 pages technical details Boeing is providing on the web

There must be some easyer way... what about the airliner data&history section on airliners.net?

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Edit: Data for the DC8 seems to be useful. You'd have to guess the run(a)way though...

dktc · **Reply #14 on:** October 08, 2007, 09:26:12 pm

Quote from: "Blue Sky Mine"

There must be some easyer way... what about the airliner data&history section on airliners.net?

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Edit: Data for the DC8 seems to be useful. You'd have to guess the run(a)way though...

The airliner data&history database is very limited, and just slightly more reliable than wiki.
(Yep.. so any data inaccuracy for the aircrafts, don't blame me. You can blame one the the following three: d1-3508, wikipedia, or airliners.net).