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REA17S: /* Calculating Block Time */

2020-09-05T13:23:47Z

Calculating Block Time

REA17S: /* Calculating Block Time */

2020-09-05T13:13:08Z

Calculating Block Time

REA17S: /* Creating a Route */

2020-09-05T13:11:39Z

Creating a Route

REA17S: /* Route Tips and Tricks */

2020-09-05T13:06:27Z

Route Tips and Tricks

REA17S: /* Route Tips and Tricks */

2020-07-23T18:09:58Z

Route Tips and Tricks

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2019-04-28T16:20:30Z

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imported>1993matias: /* Gate Search */ Cleared up a list

2019-04-28T16:19:37Z

Gate Search: Cleared up a list

imported>1993matias: /* Gate Search */

2019-04-28T16:16:39Z

Gate Search

imported>1993matias: /* Gate Search */ Bolded some stuff

2019-04-28T16:15:21Z

Gate Search: Bolded some stuff

imported>1993matias: Cleaned up a lot, added images

2019-04-28T16:12:45Z

Cleaned up a lot, added images

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 Newer worlds feature the '''Progressive flight paths and block times''' calculation, taking into account different speeds at different stages of flight. As in real life; takeoff, climbing, descending and landing are slower than the average cruise speed. The takeoff sequence may add up to 10 miles to the flight path of the aircraft as well. The cruise stage of flight is calculated at the aircraft speed. Descent will be slightly slower than cruise speed, with the late stage of descent being much slower and taking a longer distance. For more congested airports (10M passengers or more) additional distance is flown because of arrival procedures. Depending on the size of the airport there are also increasing levels of taxi time. An airport in the 50k gate cost category will have the lowest taxi time, while an airport in the 350k gate cost category has the highest taxi time.
-Block times, once calculated are multiplied by the number of one-way legs. So a frequency of 0.5 is 1 leg, while a frequency of 1 is 2 legs.
+Block times are calculated individually for each direction to capture the airport characteristics on both sides. Once calculated they are averaged and multiplied by the number of one-way legs. So a frequency of 0.5 is 1 leg, while a frequency of 1 is 2 legs.
 === Route Finances ===

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 ({Flight Distance} / {Aircraft Speed}) + {Turn Time}
-Newer worlds feature the '''Progressive flight paths and block times''' calculation, the calculation takes into account different speeds at different stages of flight. As in real life; takeoff, climbing, descending and landing are slower than the average cruise speed. The takeoff sequence may add up to 10 miles to the flight path of the aircraft as well. The cruise stage of flight is calculated at the aircraft speed. Descent will be slightly slower than cruise speed, with the late stage of descent being much slower and taking a longer distance. For more congested airports (10M passengers or more) additional distance is flown because of arrival procedures. Depending on the size of the airport there are also increasing levels of taxi time. An airport in the 50k gate cost category will have the lowest taxi time, while an airport in the 350k gate cost category has the highest taxi time.
+Newer worlds feature the '''Progressive flight paths and block times''' calculation, taking into account different speeds at different stages of flight. As in real life; takeoff, climbing, descending and landing are slower than the average cruise speed. The takeoff sequence may add up to 10 miles to the flight path of the aircraft as well. The cruise stage of flight is calculated at the aircraft speed. Descent will be slightly slower than cruise speed, with the late stage of descent being much slower and taking a longer distance. For more congested airports (10M passengers or more) additional distance is flown because of arrival procedures. Depending on the size of the airport there are also increasing levels of taxi time. An airport in the 50k gate cost category will have the lowest taxi time, while an airport in the 350k gate cost category has the highest taxi time.
 Block times, once calculated are multiplied by the number of one-way legs. So a frequency of 0.5 is 1 leg, while a frequency of 1 is 2 legs.

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	If you have found an aircraft you like, click the check box next to that particular aircraft and click the ''Continue to Route Finances'' button.		If you have found an aircraft you like, click the check box next to that particular aircraft and click the ''Continue to Route Finances'' button.
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		+	=== Calculating Block Time ===
		+	If your world has the '''Legacy block time''' calculation you can calculate the block time yourself by using the following formula:
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		+	({Flight Distance} / {Aircraft Speed}) + {Turn Time}
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		+	Newer worlds feature the '''Progressive flight paths and block times''' calculation, the calculation takes into account different speeds at different stages of flight. As in real life; takeoff, climbing, descending and landing are slower than the average cruise speed. The takeoff sequence may add up to 10 miles to the flight path of the aircraft as well. The cruise stage of flight is calculated at the aircraft speed. Descent will be slightly slower than cruise speed, with the late stage of descent being much slower and taking a longer distance. For more congested airports (10M passengers or more) additional distance is flown because of arrival procedures. Depending on the size of the airport there are also increasing levels of taxi time. An airport in the 50k gate cost category will have the lowest taxi time, while an airport in the 350k gate cost category has the highest taxi time.
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		+	Block times, once calculated are multiplied by the number of one-way legs. So a frequency of 0.5 is 1 leg, while a frequency of 1 is 2 legs.

	=== Route Finances ===		=== Route Finances ===

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−	Use the [[Research Route]] to find out how much time the aircraft uses on a one-way (0.5 frequency) flight - the block time~~. Alternatively, if your world has the '''Legacy block time''' calculation you can calculate the block time yourself by using the following formula:~~	+	Use the [[Research Route]] to find out how much time the aircraft uses on a one-way (0.5 frequency) flight - the block time.
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−	~~({Flight Distance} / {Aircraft Speed}) + {Turn Time}~~
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−	For the '''Updated block time''' calculation, on worlds where it shows Progressive Flight Paths & Block Times enabled, the calculation takes into account different speeds at different stages of flight. Takeoff, and climb are slower than the average cruise speed. The takeoff sequence may add up to 10 miles to the flight path of the aircraft as well. Cruise maintains the existing calculation. Descent will be at close to cruise or a slower speed, with the late stage of descent being much slower and taking a longer distance. For more congested airports additional distance is flown because of arrival procedures.
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−	~~To get it for any frequency different than 0.5 just multiply for twice the frequency (i.e. the number of daily one-way flights)~~.

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-Use the Route Research to find out how much time the aircraft uses on a one-way (0.5 frequency) flight - the block time. Alternatively, you can calculate the block time yourself by using the following formula:
+Use the [[Research Route]] to find out how much time the aircraft uses on a one-way (0.5 frequency) flight - the block time. Alternatively, if your world has the '''Legacy block time''' calculation you can calculate the block time yourself by using the following formula:
 ({Flight Distance} / {Aircraft Speed}) + {Turn Time}
 To get it for any frequency different than 0.5 just multiply for twice the frequency (i.e. the number of daily one-way flights).

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 '''Example''': Say your base is X and you're flying to (non-bases) A, B and C. With two half frequencies and one full frequency your plane might be doing:
-Day 1: A --> X --> C --> X --> B
+Day 1: A --> X --> C --> X --> B<br>
 Day 2: B --> X --> C --> X --> A

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 Once you have begun a search, you are given a list of airports with some information on them. From left to right
-* The view link takes you to detailed information about the airport
+* '''View''': The view link takes you to detailed information about the airport
-* Airport IATA code
+* '''Code''': Airport IATA code
-* Airport name
+* '''Airport name '''
-* Main city served
+* '''City''': Main city served
-* State or region of the airport (not all countries have this)
+* '''State''': State or region of the airport (not all countries have this)
-* Distance to the airport (check if your plane can go that far, also remember that longer routes use up more of your plane's time)
+* '''Distance''': Distance to the airport (check if your plane can go that far, also remember that longer routes use up more of your plane's time)
-* Passenger number (more passengers generally means more ticket revenue)
+* '''Passengers''': Passenger number (more passengers generally means more ticket revenue)
-* The number of gates remaining (if you don't already have one, there must be some there for you to rent to make the route)
+* '''Gates''': The number of gates remaining (if you don't already have one, there must be some there for you to rent to make the route)
-* Monthly gate cost
+* '''Cost''': Monthly gate cost
-* Amount of cargo (cargo not yet implemented)
+* '''Cargo''': Amount of cargo (cargo not yet implemented)
-* Country
+* '''Country'''
 * One Click Purchase link (to instantly rent one gate at the airport)
 * Rent gate link (to go to a screen where you can choose how many gates you wish to rent

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 To use the Gate Search, just choose the appropriate settings. Here is what they mean:
-* Departure Airport: Choose which one of your bases (or alliance members' bases) to search from. This must be filled out. You can only search for one base at a time.
+* '''Departure Airport''': Choose which one of your bases (or alliance members' bases) to search from. This must be filled out. You can only search for one base at a time.
-* Passengers: The minimum and maximum number of passengers in the arrival airport. Remember, all things being equal, a larger airport will allow you to charge higher ticket prices, but gates will cost more.
+* '''Passengers''': The minimum and maximum number of passengers in the arrival airport. Remember, all things being equal, a larger airport will allow you to charge higher ticket prices, but gates will cost more.
-* Distance: Select the minimum and maximum distance. This can be useful to eliminate any airports beyond your aircraft's range.
+* '''Distance''': Select the minimum and maximum distance. This can be useful to eliminate any airports beyond your aircraft's range.
-* Continent: Allows you to select the continent, you can leave it blank to search all continents.
+* '''Continent''': Allows you to select the continent, you can leave it blank to search all continents.
-* Order results by: This allows you to choose the order that routes will be shown in. They have the following meanings:
+* '''Order results by''': This allows you to choose the order that routes will be shown in. They have the following meanings:
-** Airport Name: Alphabetical order of airports by name.
+** '''Airport Name''': Alphabetical order of airports by name.
-** Airport Code: Alphabetical order of airports by IATA (three-letter) code.
+** '''Airport Code''': Alphabetical order of airports by IATA (three-letter) code.
-** Passengers: Ordered by the number of passengers. This can allow you to find the biggest airports to fly to.
+** '''Passengers''': Ordered by the number of passengers. This can allow you to find the biggest airports to fly to.
-** Gates: Ordered by the number of gates available.
+**'''Gates''': Ordered by the number of gates available.
-** Cost: Ordered by the gate rental cost.
+** '''Cost''': Ordered by the gate rental cost.
-** Cargo: Ordered by the amount of cargo (not: cargo is not yet a feature).
+** '''Cargo''': Ordered by the amount of cargo (not: cargo is not yet a feature).
-** Country: Alphabetical order by the country in which the airport is located.
+** '''Country''': Alphabetical order by the country in which the airport is located.
-** Distance: Ordered by distance from the departure airport.
+** '''Distance''': Ordered by distance from the departure airport.
-* Check my own gates: This option only looks at airports you have already rented gates from. This can be good to avoid extra gate rental fees.
+* '''Check my own gates''': This option only looks at airports you have already rented gates from. This can be good to avoid extra gate rental fees.
-* Omit 0 gates: Doesn't show any airports with no remaining gates for rental. This can be useful in large worlds where gates at large airports may run out.
+* '''Omit 0 gates''': Doesn't show any airports with no remaining gates for rental. This can be useful in large worlds where gates at large airports may run out.
-* Show my own gates: This puts little circles on each entry telling you whether you have a base in that airport (yellow), own a gate there (green) or don't own a gate there (red). This can be useful for working out whether or not you need to rent a gate at airports you might be flying to from other bases.
+* '''Show my own gates''': This puts little circles on each entry telling you whether you have a base in that airport (yellow), own a gate there (green) or don't own a gate there (red). This can be useful for working out whether or not you need to rent a gate at airports you might be flying to from other bases.