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1993matias: Undo revision 2530 by 1993matias (talk)

2020-04-27T11:48:26Z

Undo revision 2530 by 1993matias (talk)

1993matias: /* Name */ Fixed broken link

2020-04-27T11:47:48Z

Name: Fixed broken link

1993matias: Added some more data types

2020-04-27T08:03:43Z

Added some more data types

1993matias: Shuffled things around a bit and added some clearer explanations.

2020-04-27T05:51:56Z

Shuffled things around a bit and added some clearer explanations.

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1993matias: 1993matias moved page Airplane Data to Aircraft Data: Chanced title from Airplane Data to Aircraft Data

2020-04-27T05:10:18Z

1993matias moved page Airplane Data to Aircraft Data: Chanced title from Airplane Data to Aircraft Data

imported>1993matias: Changed and updated the text a bit

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Changed and updated the text a bit

imported>StephenM: Added in airframe cycles and hours.

2010-04-10T17:21:15Z

Added in airframe cycles and hours.

imported>Pseudoswede at 21:46, 23 March 2009

2009-03-23T21:46:40Z

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 == Name ==
-You can name aircraft anything, the aircraft will keep their names even if you scrap them or sell them on the used [[Buy_Aircraft#Buying_Used_Aircraft]].
+You can name aircraft anything, the aircraft will keep their names even if you scrap them or sell them on the used [[Aircraft Market]].
 == Aircraft name ==

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 == Name ==
-You can name aircraft anything, the aircraft will keep their names even if you scrap them or sell them on the used [[Aircraft Market]].
+You can name aircraft anything, the aircraft will keep their names even if you scrap them or sell them on the used [[Buy_Aircraft#Buying_Used_Aircraft]].
 == Aircraft name ==

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 Price is the amount that is deducted from your account when you purchase an aircraft.  When choosing an aircraft, compare the price to the speed, range, and seats to be sure you are getting the most for your money.  Note also that the "price" will not always correspond to the "book value" of the aircraft, as they depreciate with age.
 == Airframe Cycles ==
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 The number of hours the aircraft has flown to date. This figure is counted towards maintenance.
 == Block Time ==

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 == Aircraft name ==
-This is the type of aircraft you use. It doesn't factor much into the business aspect but some players do prefer a certain manufacturer or a certain type of plane, regardless of their performance in-game.
+This is the type of aircraft you use. It doesn't factor much into the business aspect but some players do prefer a certain manufacturer or a certain type of plane, regardless of their performance in-game. More known aircraft manufacturers are more popular.
 == Seats ==
-The more seats a plane has, the more ticket you could sell. The more seats you have available for sell, the less you could sell them for (ticket price). Does more seats translates into more profit? Most of the cases, it does. However, there are always exceptions. Another problem is that larger planes typically cost more, have longer turn time, and higher fuel costs.
+The more seats a plane has, the more ticket you could sell. The more seats you have available for sell, the less you could sell them for (ticket price). Does more seats translates into more profit? Most of the cases, it does. However, there are always exceptions. Keep in mind that larger planes typically cost more, have longer turn time, and higher fuel costs than similar planes with fewer seats.
 == Cargo ==
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 Range is the distance an aircraft can fly without needing to be refueled.  As there are no fuel stops in AM, aircraft are limited to flying routes that are within their range.  After all, you can't fly a route of 3001 nm with a plane that can only fly 3000 nm.  Note that when researching routes, distances are displayed to the nearest 1nm while aircraft range is exact.  A city pair of 3000nm may actually be 3000.1nm, meaning an aircraft with a range of 3000(.0)nm cannot fly the route.
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 == Cockpit Crew ==
-The number of pilots needed to fly the plane.
+The number of pilots needed to fly the plane. Cockpit crew cost money and you need more crew for long flights. Keep that in mind when comparing similar aircraft.
 == Cabin Crew ==
-The number of cabin crew (i.e., flight attendants) needed.
+The number of cabin crew (i.e., flight attendants) needed. Usually one for every 50 passengers.
 == Turn time ==
-The time needed to turn an aircraft is the minimum time needed between the aircraft arriving at a gate and the aircraft departing the gate.  Specifically, it is the time needed to unload passengers/baggage, clean up, and then load the aircraft again. The turn time data is in hours and is deducted from the time available for use when routes are assigned.
+The time needed to turn an aircraft is the minimum time needed between the aircraft arriving at a gate and the aircraft departing the gate. Specifically, it is the time needed to unload passengers/baggage, clean up, and then load the aircraft again. The turn time data is in hours and is deducted from the time available for use when routes are assigned. This number is currently directly associated with the amount of seats on the aircraft.
 == Block Time ==
 That is the time, in hours, that a specific aircraft model will take to fly that route round-trip (i.e., frequency = 1.0).
-If you see, for instance, 4.80, that means 4 hours and 80% of hour meaning 48 minutes.
+If you see, for instance, 4.80, that means 4 hours and 80% of hour (i.e. 48 minutes).
-So, say you have an aircraft showing 4 hours free. If you research a route and, for that plane type, it shows a block time of up to 3.5 hours, you could rent the needed gates and set up the route.
+Each plane can fly 24 hours a day. How many hours each of your planes has "free" is shown under the column "Hours" in the "View aircraft" screen.
 see more on [[Create Route#Timetabling|Create Route]] page

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	You need to pay for the use of fuel. The smaller, slower planes usually use less fuel, but they tend to generate less revenue. However, there are exceptions, and some aircraft have less desireable fuel usage than others, so be sure to compare aircraft before purchasing.		You need to pay for the use of fuel. The smaller, slower planes usually use less fuel, but they tend to generate less revenue. However, there are exceptions, and some aircraft have less desireable fuel usage than others, so be sure to compare aircraft before purchasing.
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		+	== Airframe Cycles ==
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		+	Cycles are the number of flights the aircraft has completed to date. A frequency of 0.5 counts as one cycle, a 1 frequency counts as two cycles, and so on. This figure will be counted towards maintenance in the future, but currently does not.
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		+	== Airframe Hours ==
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		+	The number of hours the aircraft has flown to date are listed under airframe hours. This figure will be counted towards maintenance in the future, but currently does not.

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 == Range ==
-Range is the distance an aircraft can fly without needing to be refueled.  As there are no fuel stops in AM, aircraft are limited to flying routes that are within their range.  Afterall, you can't fly a route of 3001 nm with a plane that can only fly 3000 nm.  Note that when researching routes, distances are displayed to the nearest 1nm while aircraft range is exact.  A city pair of 3000nm may actually be 3000.1nm, meaning an aircraft with a range of 3000(.0)nm cannot fly the route.
+Range is the distance an aircraft can fly without needing to be refueled.  As there are no fuel stops in AM, aircraft are limited to flying routes that are within their range.  After all, you can't fly a route of 3001 nm with a plane that can only fly 3000 nm.  Note that when researching routes, distances are displayed to the nearest 1nm while aircraft range is exact.  A city pair of 3000nm may actually be 3000.1nm, meaning an aircraft with a range of 3000(.0)nm cannot fly the route.
 == Withdrawn ==
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 This is the year that the type of aircraft is withdrawn from production. The manufacturer stops taking orders after 24 December of the withdrawing year. If you would like that plane, order before the year is over.
-== Crew ==
+== Cockpit Crew ==
-The pilots needed to fly the plane. The cabin crew is not shown in the information because it is calculated base on the guideline by FAA.
+The number of pilots needed to fly the plane.
 == Turn time ==
-The time needed to turn an aircraft is the minimum time needed between the aircraft arriving at a gate and the aircraft departing the gate.  Specifically, it is the time needed to unload, clean up, and then load the aircraft again. The turn time data is in hours and is deducted from the time available for use when routes are assigned.
+The time needed to turn an aircraft is the minimum time needed between the aircraft arriving at a gate and the aircraft departing the gate.  Specifically, it is the time needed to unload passengers/baggage, clean up, and then load the aircraft again. The turn time data is in hours and is deducted from the time available for use when routes are assigned.
 == Block Time ==
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 == Fuel usage ==
-You need to pay for the use of fuel. The smaller, slower planes usually use less fuel, but they also generate less revenue.  However, there are exceptions, and some aircraft have less desireable fuel usage than others, so be sure to compare aircraft before purchasing.
+You need to pay for the use of fuel. The smaller, slower planes usually use less fuel, but they tend to generate less revenue.  However, there are exceptions, and some aircraft have less desireable fuel usage than others, so be sure to compare aircraft before purchasing.

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 == Speed ==
-A quicker plane can fly more flights, but also tends to use more fuel.  More flights give you more opportunity for revenue, which may not be sufficient to offset the increased fuel costs.
+A faster plane can fly more routes, but also tends to use more fuel. More flights give you more opportunity for revenue, which may not be sufficient to offset the increased fuel costs.
 == Range ==