Hello cabin Crew !
In emergency situations, cabin crew are considered the eyes and ears of the pilots in the passenger cabin. They directly inform the pilots of any developments in the cabin. If the crew detects a serious safety issue (such as an uncontrollable passenger or a fire in the cabin), they can report it to the pilots and request consideration for an emergency landing.
Initially, we used an iPad for communication with pilots or to send automated announcements to passengers. This approach created a sense of convenience for players and centralized the buttons on a single control panel. These buttons are still available in the Demo version.
However, many members of our Discord community suggested using the interphone as the primary communication tool. So, what is an interphone?
What is an Interphone?
The interphone (an internal communication system on an aircraft) is a critical device used for communication among crew members or between the cockpit and the cabin. It is an essential tool to ensure smooth operations and safety throughout the flight.
Key Functions of the Interphone
- Calling Between Locations: Cabin crew can call each other between cabin areas or call the cockpit to exchange information.
- Emergency Announcements: Used to relay emergency situations (e.g., evacuation, emergency landing, or fire).
- Passenger Communication: Integrated with the system so passengers can press the call button from their seats to reach a crew member.
- System Check: Crew members use it pre-flight to ensure communication devices are functioning correctly.
In the Cabin Crew Life Simulator game, we designed the interphone to be user-friendly while preserving the auditory and tactile experience of a real-life cabin crew member.
Buttons Available on the Interphone
- CAPT (Captain/Cockpit): Calls the cockpit where the captain and first officer work. You’ll use this button to request pilots to handle aircraft taxing, takeoff, or landing.
- EMER (Emergency): Activates the emergency mode. Pressing it typically triggers an alert sound (bell or flashing light) at the receiving locations, signaling an important message.
- PA (Public Address): Used to make announcements over the aircraft’s speaker system. Typically for delivering safety instructions or announcing in-flight meals to passengers.
- ALLATTND (All Attendants): Calls all cabin and cockpit locations simultaneously. Use this button to announce passenger boarding preparation or report damaged safety equipment.
- RESET: Ends a call or resets the system to be ready for the next use.
We’ll guide you thoroughly to help you familiarize yourself with this crucial device. However, as you progress to higher levels, the instructions will no longer be available. Every button press represents a command, and if you press the wrong one, we can’t guarantee what might happen to your passengers and crew.
As this might be the last of our devlogs this year we'd also like to take a second to wish you all great holidays and fantastic Happy New Year!
We're going to enter the year of 2025 with renewed energy and even more ideas and fun features that you might hope for - Good luck, and have a safe flight!
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